Father: Thomas Victor Phillips
Mother: Effie Coffman Phillips
Spouse: Jay Clarence Deeben
Married: 23 October 1958 | 55 years
Early Life: Born eighth of nine children.
Education: Springville High School
Life's Work/Service/Interests: In 1958, Rachel married her high school sweetheart, Jay Clarence Deeben; they recently celebrated 55 years of marriage. She was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, having served in the Primary, Relief Society and as a temple worker. She served on two missions with her husband for the LDS Church at the Washington D.C. LDS Temple and at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. Rachel was actively involved in genealogy. Through her compassionate service and kindness, people were always drawn into her circle. She loved to garden and shared the bounties reaped with family and friends. Rachel was also Jay's fishing partner. She has been called to teach Primary to those children who are in heaven. Rachel Anne Phillips Deeben, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2013, in Payson, Utah.
Survived By: Her husband; six children: Cynthia, Pam (Timothy) Nicoll, Kristine (Michael) Buck, Kent (Darlene), Mike (Lisa), Angela Cockrell; a brother, Blaine Phillips; two sisters: Barbara Kane and Ruth Gray; 17 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
Preceded In Death By: Her daughter, Judy; her parents and five siblings.
Services: Payson 19th LDS Ward Chapel
Mortuary: Walker Funeral Home, Payson
Obituary: Walker Funeral Home
Bio compiled by: AnnieDuckettHundley
Mother: Effie Coffman Phillips
Spouse: Jay Clarence Deeben
Married: 23 October 1958 | 55 years
Early Life: Born eighth of nine children.
Education: Springville High School
Life's Work/Service/Interests: In 1958, Rachel married her high school sweetheart, Jay Clarence Deeben; they recently celebrated 55 years of marriage. She was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, having served in the Primary, Relief Society and as a temple worker. She served on two missions with her husband for the LDS Church at the Washington D.C. LDS Temple and at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. Rachel was actively involved in genealogy. Through her compassionate service and kindness, people were always drawn into her circle. She loved to garden and shared the bounties reaped with family and friends. Rachel was also Jay's fishing partner. She has been called to teach Primary to those children who are in heaven. Rachel Anne Phillips Deeben, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2013, in Payson, Utah.
Survived By: Her husband; six children: Cynthia, Pam (Timothy) Nicoll, Kristine (Michael) Buck, Kent (Darlene), Mike (Lisa), Angela Cockrell; a brother, Blaine Phillips; two sisters: Barbara Kane and Ruth Gray; 17 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
Preceded In Death By: Her daughter, Judy; her parents and five siblings.
Services: Payson 19th LDS Ward Chapel
Mortuary: Walker Funeral Home, Payson
Obituary: Walker Funeral Home
Bio compiled by: AnnieDuckettHundley
Father: Thomas Victor Phillips
Mother: Effie Coffman Phillips
Spouse: Jay Clarence Deeben
Married: 23 October 1958 | 55 years
Early Life: Born eighth of nine children.
Education: Springville High School
Life's Work/Service/Interests: In 1958, Rachel married her high school sweetheart, Jay Clarence Deeben; they recently celebrated 55 years of marriage. She was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, having served in the Primary, Relief Society and as a temple worker. She served on two missions with her husband for the LDS Church at the Washington D.C. LDS Temple and at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. Rachel was actively involved in genealogy. Through her compassionate service and kindness, people were always drawn into her circle. She loved to garden and shared the bounties reaped with family and friends. Rachel was also Jay's fishing partner. She has been called to teach Primary to those children who are in heaven. Rachel Anne Phillips Deeben, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2013, in Payson, Utah.
Survived By: Her husband; six children: Cynthia, Pam (Timothy) Nicoll, Kristine (Michael) Buck, Kent (Darlene), Mike (Lisa), Angela Cockrell; a brother, Blaine Phillips; two sisters: Barbara Kane and Ruth Gray; 17 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
Preceded In Death By: Her daughter, Judy; her parents and five siblings.
Services: Payson 19th LDS Ward Chapel
Mortuary: Walker Funeral Home, Payson
Obituary: Walker Funeral Home
Bio compiled by: AnnieDuckettHundley
Mother: Effie Coffman Phillips
Spouse: Jay Clarence Deeben
Married: 23 October 1958 | 55 years
Early Life: Born eighth of nine children.
Education: Springville High School
Life's Work/Service/Interests: In 1958, Rachel married her high school sweetheart, Jay Clarence Deeben; they recently celebrated 55 years of marriage. She was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, having served in the Primary, Relief Society and as a temple worker. She served on two missions with her husband for the LDS Church at the Washington D.C. LDS Temple and at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. Rachel was actively involved in genealogy. Through her compassionate service and kindness, people were always drawn into her circle. She loved to garden and shared the bounties reaped with family and friends. Rachel was also Jay's fishing partner. She has been called to teach Primary to those children who are in heaven. Rachel Anne Phillips Deeben, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2013, in Payson, Utah.
Survived By: Her husband; six children: Cynthia, Pam (Timothy) Nicoll, Kristine (Michael) Buck, Kent (Darlene), Mike (Lisa), Angela Cockrell; a brother, Blaine Phillips; two sisters: Barbara Kane and Ruth Gray; 17 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
Preceded In Death By: Her daughter, Judy; her parents and five siblings.
Services: Payson 19th LDS Ward Chapel
Mortuary: Walker Funeral Home, Payson
Obituary: Walker Funeral Home
Bio compiled by: AnnieDuckettHundley
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