BORN

1929

DIED

2012

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Resthaven / Carr-Tenney Mortuary & Memorial Gardens

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Phoenix, Arizona

Jack Phillabaum Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 12, 2012.

Celebration of Life Services for the Reverend Doctor Jack Hanson Phillabaum, Chaplain Major, U.S. Army (Ret) of Tempe, Arizona will be held Sunday March 4, 2012 at 4pm in the Mission del Sol Presbyterian Church, 1565 East Warner Road, Tempe. Dr. Phillabaum passed from this life peacefully on Friday, February 10, 2012. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. Jack entered life on August 25, 1929, in Wabash, Indiana, born to the late Chester and Bernice (Gidley) Phillabaum. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Cassandra; sons Mark (Cherilyn) Phillabaum of West Bloomfield, Michigan and Paul (Joanna) Phillabaum of Stafford, Virginia; daughter Carla (Jeff) Graves of Durant, Iowa; six grandchildren, Cole and Riley, Jacob and Joshua, Susan and Brian; brother Duane (Bonnie) of McAlester, Oklahoma; sister-in-law Catherine Gleason of Potomac, Maryland. Jack's life of military service to his country began with Navy enlistment at the age of 17. He later received his certification as a frogman with the Underwater Demolition Teams. After receiving his B.A. from the University of Maryland, Jack attended the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary and was ordained in 1959 as a Presbyterian minister. Jack returned to the military as a U.S. Army Chaplain receiving numerous awards including the Bronze Star for gallantry in action during the 1968 Viet Nam Tet Offensive. Jack later attended the San Francisco Theological Seminary receiving his Doctor of Divinity. Dr. Phillabaum was a 60-year Masonic member who enjoyed hunting, fishing, ASU sports, politics and woodworking. In retirement, he was actively involved with the Superstition Mountain Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America and the Military Order of World Wars. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Navy SEAL Foundation (www.nswfoundation.org). Memories and expression of condolences can be made by signing the Guest Book at www.carrtenneymortuary.com.

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June 14, 2012

Austen Omar

Jack was a great man, he will not be forgotten!

March 12, 2012

Bill Flack

Cassie I was so sorry to hear about Jack's passing. I am sure the Lord has reserved a special place for him. I haven't seen you in a very long time but I have nothing but good memories of him. My prayers are with you and yours.

March 3, 2012

Dawn Smith

Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family in the loss of your father and husband. I'm sure he will be greatly missed.

March 3, 2012

Donald Lassiter

Casey, I have had so much fun with you and Jack over the years and loved being part of both his Masonic family as well as his Shrine family. You know you and Jack will always hold a special place for me and my family and certainly a special place in my Heart. Love you Jack!!!

March 1, 2012

Sam Birky

My condolences in this time of loss. As a retired US Army chaplain and a former member of SEAL Team one, it is an honor to know of one who has preceeded me as a Frogman and as an Army chaplain.

HOOYAH!

February 29, 2012

maryanna solomon

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

February 28, 2012

Thank you for your service! May you Rest In Peace Sir! Fair winds and Following Seas. . .

February 27, 2012

Eileen Kittock

Casey to your and your family my prayers are with you at this time. Remembering you and Jack and family and the good times we've enjoyed in our homes- camping- fishing teaching Sunday School and fellowship. So sorry for your loss but know that Jack is enjoying the presence of the Lord in ways we cannot imagine from the here.

February 21, 2012

Christian W.P. Mendivil

Christian Mendivil Jr.
Navy SEAL Jack Phillabaum who served in Vietnam in 1968 passed away recently. He was a good man and a wonderful person to be around. He loved to talk and tell stories about just random stuff and some of those stories will stay with me. Jack will be missed, but we remember all the good times we had with him. Thank you Jack for all the memories you have given us and all the happiness you shared. We will remember all the joy you gave us.

February 21, 2012

Dale Melton

We lift up to the Lord our dear Alum, The Rev. Jack H. Phillabaum (BD, Class of 1959) for his lifelong ministry of service to Jesus Christ and the Church. We also lift up his family who will be in our thoughts and prayers.

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February 12, 2012

Carla Graves

Dad is in our hearts forever, and in so many others that have shared special memories. Lovingly remembering my Dad; daughter Carla, son-in-law Jeff Graves, and grandchildren Susan and Brian.

Posted by Carla Graves

February 12, 2012

To The Family Of Jack H. Phillabaum -

On behalf of the staff at Carr-Tenney Mortuary, I would like to extend our most heartfelt condolence to you. Thank you for letting us serve you during this time.

Sincerely,

Lemuel D. Cannon
Funeral Arranger

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