Phillip Carlson
December 05, 2012
Phillip Carlson, 71, of Manor Care in West Des Moines, died Wednesday, December 5, 2012, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center. No services are planned at this time.
Phil was born May 11, 1941, in Des Moines. He was a graduate of Valley High School and DMACC. Phillip worked at Dunn’s Grocery in Perry and for Oscar Mayer. On June 26, 1970, he married Cheryl Music, and they were married 42½ years. After graduating from DMACC, he became a sales representative for Dixon’s in Urbandale. He later went to work at Woodward State Hospital. Phil loved working with the residents, but was forced to retire early due to a stroke. He enjoyed playing slow pitch softball, raising and showing horses, training dogs, and hunting. Phil was a lifelong Iowa Hawkeye fan.
Phillip is survived by his wife, Cheryl; daughter, Michelle (Andy) Schaffer; son, Phillip (Stephanie) Carlson; and grandsons, Kyle Carlson and Ryan DeRycke.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Rhonda Shebek, Methodist Plaza Dental
12/12/2012
Mrs. Carlson, I am sorry for the loss you and your family have suffered, and all that your family and Phil endured over the last few years. I am blessed to have gotten to know Phil during his illness and am saddened that I didn't know him when he was healthy. What a wonderful man he was in sickness, I can only imagine what an incredible person he was before the illness as well. Hope to see you in the office but if not please take care of yourself and know you are in my thoughts.
Arnold Hook
12/12/2012
So sorry to lose Phil. He was a nice guy and a good classmate at VHS. We will miss him.
the Hook bros
Jim Fredregill
12/11/2012
I remember Phil from VHS class of '59. Flat top haircut and good classmate. Didn't realize we were born on the same day! I'll keep that positive picture of Phil. Remember the good man and successful life example!
Mike Moyer
12/09/2012
Cheryl and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Words sometimes are never enough, but I hope you find comfort in your time of grief.
Steve and Jane Spauldin
12/09/2012
Cheryl and Family,
We were so sorry to learn of Phil's passing. Phil was one of the good ones and will be missed by many.
You have our most sincere condolences.
Sandy Hayes Crawford
12/08/2012
As a Valley classmate of Phil's, I want to send my deepest sympathy to Cheryl and the family. I know he will be missed.
Beverly Hunt Fedro
12/08/2012
I am a Valley classmate of Phil's. Deepest sympathy to the family. May he rest in peace.
Wende Barrett - Cedar Valley Mobility
12/08/2012
Cheryl and family- I am so sorry for your loss! We have really enjoyed working with you both. You are in our thoughts during this time!
Wende- Cedar Valley Mobility
Tom Galetich
12/08/2012
Cheryl you and your family have my deepest sympathy. Had alot of fun working with Phil and playing slow pitch softball with him.
Glenn E. Bigsby, III, DO
12/07/2012
Deepest sympathy to the Carlson family.
Dr. & Mrs. Glenn E. Bigsby III
Orlando, FL
Di (Moyer) Herrick
12/07/2012
Dear Cheryl, Shelly and Phil,
I am so sad to hear of Phil's passing. My heart with with you and your families. I know these past few years have been very tough. Hugs to you all.
Di
Donna J Flinn
12/07/2012
Cheryl and family,
Thinking of you and family at this sad time.Remembering all the good times we had together. We will keep you and family in our prayers
Donna Flinn
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