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Phillip R. House

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Philip R. House, 72, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at his home with his sons and his beloved canine guardian, Max, by his side, on Monday, April 29, 2013.   Born in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of the late Spencer and Grace House.  

 
He was a product of the Coatesville schools and graduated from Sanford Preparatory School in Hockessin, Delaware in 1958. He went on to graduate as a Registered Nurse from Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute in Philadelphia, West Chester University for his BS degree and then enlisted in the army and became a MediVac helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War. After his tour in the military, he returned to work as a nurse at the VA Hospital in Coatesville.  He was also in the Army Reserves and retired with the rank of Major.
 
Philip enjoyed collecting antiques and military historical memorabilia.  He was a member of the Pennsylvania Keysteiners Association and the Lancaster Liederkrantz Club in Lancaster, PA.
 
He is survived by his loving sons, Fritz and Shawn, daughter-in-law, Corinne, and grand daughter, Natalie and nieces, Melinda Carnahan and Patty Cover and great niece Brittany, and great nephews Don, Chris, Kyle and Cory. He is preceded in death by his brother, Spencer, his sons, Christopher and Andre, and  nephew Clinton. 
 
Funeral services are being held on Friday, May 3, 2013 at 3pm from the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg, PA with a viewing from 1 to 3pm. Interment will be held on Monday, May 6th at 11:30am at the Bendersville Cemetery in Bendersville, PA.
 
Donations in his honor may be sent to the Humane League of Lancaster County, 2195 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602
 
Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com

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Sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Submitted by Kim Hess on
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So sorry for your loss, Shawn....

Submitted by Jane Phillips on
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So sorry for you loss. May your father rest in peace.

Submitted by Gerry Priddy on
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I am so sorry to have read in the paper about the loss of
your Father. He was a friend of my brother, the late Scott
Newlin. I tried to find Philip because I had pictures of him
as a little boy. He was in Indian Guides with my brother in
Coatesville. I, of course, cannot put my finger on the pictures
right now. Years ago I called every "House" in the phone book.
No one seemed to know him..or at least they said they did not. I
was calling from the Coatesville phone book.
If you want to contact me by email, I will try and find the pictures
and send them to you.
He used to share his ice cream cone with his dog Lucky. One lick
for Philip and one lick for Lucky. I am sorry for your loss. He
was a good friend to my brother.
Linda Phiel

Submitted by Linda Newlin Phiel on
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Dear Fritz and Shawn:

You may remember that Bill Jack Ben Wilson and I visited your Dad two years ago at your house. Your Dad and I were classmates at Sanford School, class of '58.

You Dad was larger than life and will be missed. He was a veteran and hero to me.

Respectfully,

Jim Davis 301-904-5065

Submitted by Jim Davis on
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It is with great sadness that I learned of Phils death. He will always be remembered for his wit, and sense of humor. My deepest sympathy to his family. Bill Jack, Sanford (58)

Submitted by Bill Jack on
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Rest in Peace old friend, I will miss you very much, Thank you for being such a good friend and for your generous and kind ways. I am thankful for all the times we shared with Shawn and Fritz and are mutual friends, we made a lot of great memories over these many years and I will never forget them, I know you are at peace now and may God bless you. Love Keith

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Shawn, Fritz and family we are so sorry to hear about Phil. We have enjoyed Phil being a part of the stein chapter for many years. We know that he suffered with poor health for so many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

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I was sorry to hear of your dad's passing.

Submitted by Midge Massey on
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Shawn & Fritz,
... Sorry I could not make the service -
Knowing how close you both were to and with your dad
my heart goes out to the both of you's ~
And may he be at peace .
He was a very kind man , He gave me my first job -
allowing me to be a care giver to & for his mother.
I will always have good memories at the 'HOUSE' house !
May he rest well .... X's & O's
~ Billie Jo

Submitted by Billie Jo Snyder on
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Dear family,
I saw that you recently lost someone you love. I know how you feel because I lost my uncle to a car accident last year.I am 15 years old but wanted you to know that others are thinking of you. Revelation 21:3,4 is one of my favorite scriptures because I've learned that our creator didn't plan on sin and death but he does promise to fix things very soon. I hope this helps you feel better like it has for me.
Gino

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