Phillip Stuart

Phillip J. "Phil" Stuart, 83, of McPherson, died Thursday, May 10, 2007, at The Cedars. He was born September 24, 1923, at Ford, Kansas, the son of Roy Vernon, Sr. and Lula Ethel (Jones) Stuart. He graduated from Ford High School in 1940 and attended University of Kansas and Texas A & M. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, European Theater of Operations. In December of 1946 at Dodge, City, Kansas, Phil was united in marriage to June C. Stephens. He was a Certified Public Accountant and partner in the accounting firm of Emery, Pearman, & Stuart, retiring in 1988.

Phil was a life member of the VFW Post #2715, McPherson, member of the Society of Numismatists, and member of National Timberwolf Association for the Veterans of the 104th Infantry Division.

The graveside service will be at 11:00 AM Tuesday, May 15, 2007, at the McPherson Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled from 3:00 to 8:00 PM Monday at Stockham Family Funeral Home with the family present from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.

His survivors include: his wife, June of the home; a son, Don Stuart of Hesston, KS; daughter, Cynthia Ruiz of Albuquerque, NM; brother, Daniel Stuart of Bucklin, KS; sister, Elma Corder of Bullhead City, AZ; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

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