The County Press

RONALD “RUN” LEE PHILP


 

 

RONALD “RON” LEE PHILP, 69, of Columbiaville, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019 at Stonegate Health Campus – Lapeer.

Ron was born in Flint, on April 22, 1949, son of the late Ronald and June (Chaplin) Philp. He spent 50+ years doing what he loved: teaching and nursing. Ron loved his students and his students loved him. He taught Pharmacology at Mott Community College and retired in 2010. Ron enjoyed the outdoors – hiking, cross-country skiing and target shooting. He was fond of playing cribbage and cooking. Ron faithfully cared for his parents until their passing, and loved the companionship of his beloved Brittany’s.

Ron is survived by his sister, Barbara (Ronald) Neaves of Marquette; nieces and nephews, Matthew (Amy) Neaves, Pam (Dustin) Gentet, Elissa Neaves and Alison Neaves, all of Marquette; aunts, Betty Hays of Colorado and Marion Valentine of Fostoria; and many cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the West Deerfield United Methodist Church, or the Stonegate Health Campus Lapeer Activity Fund, or the organization of your choice.

A Funeral Service was held Sunday, March 3, 2019 at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 Davison Rd., Davison, MI 48423; Pastor Betty Kay Leitelt officiated. Private Burial was in the Deerfield Township Cemetery.

Please share your thoughts with the family at www.allenfuneralhomeinc.com.