Philip Harrison Pitzer was born May 25, 1937, and went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 5, 2021.
He was born in Bartlesville, OK. Phil was proceeded in death by: four brothers; four sisters; mother, Bessie (Hill) Pitzer-King; father, James Paul Pitzer; one granddaughter, Heather Boutwell-Viau.
He is survived by: his angel-wife, Carol Ann (O'Hara) Pitzer, who were married June 19, 1955, and shared over 66 years of marriage; daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and James Boutwell; son, Scott Pitzer; 5 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Phil's career with ATT/Southwestern Bell took him through the corporate divestiture and into the computer age and fiber optics. He was excited by the technological advances and led his employees with enthusiasm. Phil retired after 33 years. Besides his time with the phone company, he served his country proudly in the Air National Guard for six years.
Phil and Carol enjoyed seeing the country, camping, driving, flying, and on bus trips. They traveled extensively throughout the United States, experiencing adventures like riding donkeys down the Grand Canyon, white water rafting, snow skiing, attending live theatre and music shows, and train rides.
A city farmer at heart, his gardens at their home in Maize, KS, were elaborate. After moving to the O'Hara Pond in Partridge, KS, he used his creativity and lots of hard work to turn their 80 acres into a beautifully manicured park-like setting, their "Paradise". Phil's beautiful and functional hand-crafted wooden furniture and other pretties will be handed down to generations as remembrances of his talent and love.
One to always embrace change, Phil immediately found the fun in meeting new neighbors when they moved back to town three years ago. At Wesley Towers, their home has a beautiful view of the fountain in the middle of the pond and a nice quiet neighborhood where he rode his three-wheeled bike over 1100 miles, while stopping to visit as he tootled around.
Much of his attention was focused on genealogy. More than just family lines, he printed many family trees for his grandkids and great-grandkids' projects. Phil loved the stories of the real people and where they came from and how they moved through history. History was another of his favorite things. Phil was intrigued by the history of the United States, people, technology, and everything. He was truly a lifetime learner.
The Bible says, "You will know them by their love." Phil, in his lifetime, produced plentifully and such sweet fruit. He quietly volunteered and encouraged everyone, always in the background. Phil made sure others' needs were met and enabled everyone around him to shine so brightly.
Heaven welcomed a dear soul. He will be so dearly missed here.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, with the family honoring Phil from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at Elliott Mortuary. The funeral service to celebrate his life will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 10, 2021, at the Partridge Community Church, 218 Main Street, Partridge, KS. Burial will follow in the Partridge Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Partridge Community Church or Big Brothers Big Sisters, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.
He was born in Bartlesville, OK. Phil was proceeded in death by: four brothers; four sisters; mother, Bessie (Hill) Pitzer-King; father, James Paul Pitzer; one granddaughter, Heather Boutwell-Viau.
He is survived by: his angel-wife, Carol Ann (O'Hara) Pitzer, who were married June 19, 1955, and shared over 66 years of marriage; daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and James Boutwell; son, Scott Pitzer; 5 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Phil's career with ATT/Southwestern Bell took him through the corporate divestiture and into the computer age and fiber optics. He was excited by the technological advances and led his employees with enthusiasm. Phil retired after 33 years. Besides his time with the phone company, he served his country proudly in the Air National Guard for six years.
Phil and Carol enjoyed seeing the country, camping, driving, flying, and on bus trips. They traveled extensively throughout the United States, experiencing adventures like riding donkeys down the Grand Canyon, white water rafting, snow skiing, attending live theatre and music shows, and train rides.
A city farmer at heart, his gardens at their home in Maize, KS, were elaborate. After moving to the O'Hara Pond in Partridge, KS, he used his creativity and lots of hard work to turn their 80 acres into a beautifully manicured park-like setting, their "Paradise". Phil's beautiful and functional hand-crafted wooden furniture and other pretties will be handed down to generations as remembrances of his talent and love.
One to always embrace change, Phil immediately found the fun in meeting new neighbors when they moved back to town three years ago. At Wesley Towers, their home has a beautiful view of the fountain in the middle of the pond and a nice quiet neighborhood where he rode his three-wheeled bike over 1100 miles, while stopping to visit as he tootled around.
Much of his attention was focused on genealogy. More than just family lines, he printed many family trees for his grandkids and great-grandkids' projects. Phil loved the stories of the real people and where they came from and how they moved through history. History was another of his favorite things. Phil was intrigued by the history of the United States, people, technology, and everything. He was truly a lifetime learner.
The Bible says, "You will know them by their love." Phil, in his lifetime, produced plentifully and such sweet fruit. He quietly volunteered and encouraged everyone, always in the background. Phil made sure others' needs were met and enabled everyone around him to shine so brightly.
Heaven welcomed a dear soul. He will be so dearly missed here.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, with the family honoring Phil from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at Elliott Mortuary. The funeral service to celebrate his life will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 10, 2021, at the Partridge Community Church, 218 Main Street, Partridge, KS. Burial will follow in the Partridge Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Partridge Community Church or Big Brothers Big Sisters, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.
Philip Harrison Pitzer was born May 25, 1937, and went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 5, 2021.
He was born in Bartlesville, OK. Phil was proceeded in death by: four brothers; four sisters; mother, Bessie (Hill) Pitzer-King; father, James Paul Pitzer; one granddaughter, Heather Boutwell-Viau.
He is survived by: his angel-wife, Carol Ann (O'Hara) Pitzer, who were married June 19, 1955, and shared over 66 years of marriage; daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and James Boutwell; son, Scott Pitzer; 5 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Phil's career with ATT/Southwestern Bell took him through the corporate divestiture and into the computer age and fiber optics. He was excited by the technological advances and led his employees with enthusiasm. Phil retired after 33 years. Besides his time with the phone company, he served his country proudly in the Air National Guard for six years.
Phil and Carol enjoyed seeing the country, camping, driving, flying, and on bus trips. They traveled extensively throughout the United States, experiencing adventures like riding donkeys down the Grand Canyon, white water rafting, snow skiing, attending live theatre and music shows, and train rides.
A city farmer at heart, his gardens at their home in Maize, KS, were elaborate. After moving to the O'Hara Pond in Partridge, KS, he used his creativity and lots of hard work to turn their 80 acres into a beautifully manicured park-like setting, their "Paradise". Phil's beautiful and functional hand-crafted wooden furniture and other pretties will be handed down to generations as remembrances of his talent and love.
One to always embrace change, Phil immediately found the fun in meeting new neighbors when they moved back to town three years ago. At Wesley Towers, their home has a beautiful view of the fountain in the middle of the pond and a nice quiet neighborhood where he rode his three-wheeled bike over 1100 miles, while stopping to visit as he tootled around.
Much of his attention was focused on genealogy. More than just family lines, he printed many family trees for his grandkids and great-grandkids' projects. Phil loved the stories of the real people and where they came from and how they moved through history. History was another of his favorite things. Phil was intrigued by the history of the United States, people, technology, and everything. He was truly a lifetime learner.
The Bible says, "You will know them by their love." Phil, in his lifetime, produced plentifully and such sweet fruit. He quietly volunteered and encouraged everyone, always in the background. Phil made sure others' needs were met and enabled everyone around him to shine so brightly.
Heaven welcomed a dear soul. He will be so dearly missed here.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, with the family honoring Phil from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at Elliott Mortuary. The funeral service to celebrate his life will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 10, 2021, at the Partridge Community Church, 218 Main Street, Partridge, KS. Burial will follow in the Partridge Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Partridge Community Church or Big Brothers Big Sisters, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.
He was born in Bartlesville, OK. Phil was proceeded in death by: four brothers; four sisters; mother, Bessie (Hill) Pitzer-King; father, James Paul Pitzer; one granddaughter, Heather Boutwell-Viau.
He is survived by: his angel-wife, Carol Ann (O'Hara) Pitzer, who were married June 19, 1955, and shared over 66 years of marriage; daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and James Boutwell; son, Scott Pitzer; 5 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Phil's career with ATT/Southwestern Bell took him through the corporate divestiture and into the computer age and fiber optics. He was excited by the technological advances and led his employees with enthusiasm. Phil retired after 33 years. Besides his time with the phone company, he served his country proudly in the Air National Guard for six years.
Phil and Carol enjoyed seeing the country, camping, driving, flying, and on bus trips. They traveled extensively throughout the United States, experiencing adventures like riding donkeys down the Grand Canyon, white water rafting, snow skiing, attending live theatre and music shows, and train rides.
A city farmer at heart, his gardens at their home in Maize, KS, were elaborate. After moving to the O'Hara Pond in Partridge, KS, he used his creativity and lots of hard work to turn their 80 acres into a beautifully manicured park-like setting, their "Paradise". Phil's beautiful and functional hand-crafted wooden furniture and other pretties will be handed down to generations as remembrances of his talent and love.
One to always embrace change, Phil immediately found the fun in meeting new neighbors when they moved back to town three years ago. At Wesley Towers, their home has a beautiful view of the fountain in the middle of the pond and a nice quiet neighborhood where he rode his three-wheeled bike over 1100 miles, while stopping to visit as he tootled around.
Much of his attention was focused on genealogy. More than just family lines, he printed many family trees for his grandkids and great-grandkids' projects. Phil loved the stories of the real people and where they came from and how they moved through history. History was another of his favorite things. Phil was intrigued by the history of the United States, people, technology, and everything. He was truly a lifetime learner.
The Bible says, "You will know them by their love." Phil, in his lifetime, produced plentifully and such sweet fruit. He quietly volunteered and encouraged everyone, always in the background. Phil made sure others' needs were met and enabled everyone around him to shine so brightly.
Heaven welcomed a dear soul. He will be so dearly missed here.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, with the family honoring Phil from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at Elliott Mortuary. The funeral service to celebrate his life will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 10, 2021, at the Partridge Community Church, 218 Main Street, Partridge, KS. Burial will follow in the Partridge Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Partridge Community Church or Big Brothers Big Sisters, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.
