Philip Bliss "Phil" Daniels
1928 - 2018
VETERAN
Early Life: Philip "Phil" was born November 9, 1928, in Annabella, Sevier County, Utah, to William Bliss and Mary LaVern Hawley Daniels. He grew up in Annabella and returned countless times over the years to the town he loved.
Life's Work | Service | Interests: Following his graduation from South Sevier High School, Phil served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the North Central States Mission. Upon his return, he went to Brigham Young University where he met the woman who would become his wife, Patsy L. Unger. She was the love of his life and they were married on July 3, 1951, in the Manti Utah Temple. Together they raised five children. Patsy preceded him in death by 12 years. They have now been joyously reunited. A lifelong learner, Phil received a bachelor's degree and a master's degree from BYU, as well as a PhD from Harvard University. Following his time at Harvard, he accepted a job at Brigham Young University where he taught Psychology and Organizational Behavior for over 30 years. His professional accomplishments also included establishing a consulting firm, Behavioral Science Resources, with his close friends and colleagues, Bill Dyer and Weldon Moffitt. Phil served in the United States Air Force for a period of time after his involvement with Air Force ROTC at BYU. As an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Phil held many callings throughout his life, including a counselor in a bishopric as well as a counselor in a stake presidency on the BYU campus. His pastimes included fishing, writing, creativity and problem solving. Throughout his entire life, he was devoted to his family, especially in caring for his parents and his wife. His love for and devotion to his wife, Patsy, were best exemplified by his tireless efforts to help her battle cancer, extending her life by many years. Philip Bliss "Phil" Daniels of Provo, Utah, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was 89.
Surviving Family: His children: Matt (Cristy) Daniels, of Provo; Darsi (Mike) Dowling, of Wellesley, MA; Jamie (Kyle) Whittingham, of Salt Lake City; Drew (Michelle) Daniels, of Provo; Patrick (Shelly) Daniels, of Mesa, AZ; 16 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; his sisters: Bebe Jensen, of Salt Lake City; Mary Lay, of Marysvale/St. George; and Holly (Davey) Lay, of Annabella; his sister-in-law, Gloria (Robert) Oaks, of North Salt Lake; and many nieces and nephews.
Arrangements and Obituary: © 2018 | Berg Mortuary of Provo
Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Location: 925 E. North Temple Drive | Provo, Utah
Burial: East Lawn Memorial Hills Cemetery
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
1928 - 2018
VETERAN
Early Life: Philip "Phil" was born November 9, 1928, in Annabella, Sevier County, Utah, to William Bliss and Mary LaVern Hawley Daniels. He grew up in Annabella and returned countless times over the years to the town he loved.
Life's Work | Service | Interests: Following his graduation from South Sevier High School, Phil served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the North Central States Mission. Upon his return, he went to Brigham Young University where he met the woman who would become his wife, Patsy L. Unger. She was the love of his life and they were married on July 3, 1951, in the Manti Utah Temple. Together they raised five children. Patsy preceded him in death by 12 years. They have now been joyously reunited. A lifelong learner, Phil received a bachelor's degree and a master's degree from BYU, as well as a PhD from Harvard University. Following his time at Harvard, he accepted a job at Brigham Young University where he taught Psychology and Organizational Behavior for over 30 years. His professional accomplishments also included establishing a consulting firm, Behavioral Science Resources, with his close friends and colleagues, Bill Dyer and Weldon Moffitt. Phil served in the United States Air Force for a period of time after his involvement with Air Force ROTC at BYU. As an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Phil held many callings throughout his life, including a counselor in a bishopric as well as a counselor in a stake presidency on the BYU campus. His pastimes included fishing, writing, creativity and problem solving. Throughout his entire life, he was devoted to his family, especially in caring for his parents and his wife. His love for and devotion to his wife, Patsy, were best exemplified by his tireless efforts to help her battle cancer, extending her life by many years. Philip Bliss "Phil" Daniels of Provo, Utah, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was 89.
Surviving Family: His children: Matt (Cristy) Daniels, of Provo; Darsi (Mike) Dowling, of Wellesley, MA; Jamie (Kyle) Whittingham, of Salt Lake City; Drew (Michelle) Daniels, of Provo; Patrick (Shelly) Daniels, of Mesa, AZ; 16 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; his sisters: Bebe Jensen, of Salt Lake City; Mary Lay, of Marysvale/St. George; and Holly (Davey) Lay, of Annabella; his sister-in-law, Gloria (Robert) Oaks, of North Salt Lake; and many nieces and nephews.
Arrangements and Obituary: © 2018 | Berg Mortuary of Provo
Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Location: 925 E. North Temple Drive | Provo, Utah
Burial: East Lawn Memorial Hills Cemetery
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
Philip Bliss "Phil" Daniels
1928 - 2018
VETERAN
Early Life: Philip "Phil" was born November 9, 1928, in Annabella, Sevier County, Utah, to William Bliss and Mary LaVern Hawley Daniels. He grew up in Annabella and returned countless times over the years to the town he loved.
Life's Work | Service | Interests: Following his graduation from South Sevier High School, Phil served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the North Central States Mission. Upon his return, he went to Brigham Young University where he met the woman who would become his wife, Patsy L. Unger. She was the love of his life and they were married on July 3, 1951, in the Manti Utah Temple. Together they raised five children. Patsy preceded him in death by 12 years. They have now been joyously reunited. A lifelong learner, Phil received a bachelor's degree and a master's degree from BYU, as well as a PhD from Harvard University. Following his time at Harvard, he accepted a job at Brigham Young University where he taught Psychology and Organizational Behavior for over 30 years. His professional accomplishments also included establishing a consulting firm, Behavioral Science Resources, with his close friends and colleagues, Bill Dyer and Weldon Moffitt. Phil served in the United States Air Force for a period of time after his involvement with Air Force ROTC at BYU. As an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Phil held many callings throughout his life, including a counselor in a bishopric as well as a counselor in a stake presidency on the BYU campus. His pastimes included fishing, writing, creativity and problem solving. Throughout his entire life, he was devoted to his family, especially in caring for his parents and his wife. His love for and devotion to his wife, Patsy, were best exemplified by his tireless efforts to help her battle cancer, extending her life by many years. Philip Bliss "Phil" Daniels of Provo, Utah, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was 89.
Surviving Family: His children: Matt (Cristy) Daniels, of Provo; Darsi (Mike) Dowling, of Wellesley, MA; Jamie (Kyle) Whittingham, of Salt Lake City; Drew (Michelle) Daniels, of Provo; Patrick (Shelly) Daniels, of Mesa, AZ; 16 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; his sisters: Bebe Jensen, of Salt Lake City; Mary Lay, of Marysvale/St. George; and Holly (Davey) Lay, of Annabella; his sister-in-law, Gloria (Robert) Oaks, of North Salt Lake; and many nieces and nephews.
Arrangements and Obituary: © 2018 | Berg Mortuary of Provo
Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Location: 925 E. North Temple Drive | Provo, Utah
Burial: East Lawn Memorial Hills Cemetery
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
1928 - 2018
VETERAN
Early Life: Philip "Phil" was born November 9, 1928, in Annabella, Sevier County, Utah, to William Bliss and Mary LaVern Hawley Daniels. He grew up in Annabella and returned countless times over the years to the town he loved.
Life's Work | Service | Interests: Following his graduation from South Sevier High School, Phil served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the North Central States Mission. Upon his return, he went to Brigham Young University where he met the woman who would become his wife, Patsy L. Unger. She was the love of his life and they were married on July 3, 1951, in the Manti Utah Temple. Together they raised five children. Patsy preceded him in death by 12 years. They have now been joyously reunited. A lifelong learner, Phil received a bachelor's degree and a master's degree from BYU, as well as a PhD from Harvard University. Following his time at Harvard, he accepted a job at Brigham Young University where he taught Psychology and Organizational Behavior for over 30 years. His professional accomplishments also included establishing a consulting firm, Behavioral Science Resources, with his close friends and colleagues, Bill Dyer and Weldon Moffitt. Phil served in the United States Air Force for a period of time after his involvement with Air Force ROTC at BYU. As an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Phil held many callings throughout his life, including a counselor in a bishopric as well as a counselor in a stake presidency on the BYU campus. His pastimes included fishing, writing, creativity and problem solving. Throughout his entire life, he was devoted to his family, especially in caring for his parents and his wife. His love for and devotion to his wife, Patsy, were best exemplified by his tireless efforts to help her battle cancer, extending her life by many years. Philip Bliss "Phil" Daniels of Provo, Utah, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was 89.
Surviving Family: His children: Matt (Cristy) Daniels, of Provo; Darsi (Mike) Dowling, of Wellesley, MA; Jamie (Kyle) Whittingham, of Salt Lake City; Drew (Michelle) Daniels, of Provo; Patrick (Shelly) Daniels, of Mesa, AZ; 16 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; his sisters: Bebe Jensen, of Salt Lake City; Mary Lay, of Marysvale/St. George; and Holly (Davey) Lay, of Annabella; his sister-in-law, Gloria (Robert) Oaks, of North Salt Lake; and many nieces and nephews.
Arrangements and Obituary: © 2018 | Berg Mortuary of Provo
Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Location: 925 E. North Temple Drive | Provo, Utah
Burial: East Lawn Memorial Hills Cemetery
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
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