Phillip Eugene Crosby, 83, of Lewiston, passed away peacefully Friday evening, April 19, 2019, at Life Care Center from complications of a stroke.
Phil was born in Terre Haute, Ind., April 4, 1936. He attended public schools in Terre Haute and graduated college from Indiana State.
He married JoAnn Hunt on April 5, 1957. In 1959, they moved to Lewiston, where he taught earth science at Jenifer Junior High for 31 years. They had four children: Eric "Rick," Michael Randall "Randy, " Phillip, Bradley Jacob, and Michelle Diane.
Phil received grants to attend summer classes at Colorado State University, Lamar University in Texas, Western Michigan University and received a master's degree at the University of Idaho. In addition to teaching, he was a basketball coach and activity director. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, basketball, golf, skiing, and dancing. He was also a longtime member of the Lewiston Elks Lodge and Moose Lodge.
Phil met Louise Hill in 2011 and was married Sept. 11, 2012. He enjoyed wintering in California and took cruises to Hawaii, Tahiti, Panama Canal, Europe, Great Britain, the Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Alaska, and Australia.
He is survived by his wife, Louise; son Rick (Kathi), son Randy (Gina) and daughter Michelle (Darren); seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters; one brother; Louise's two daughters and three grandchildren.
Phil was preceded in death by his wife, JoAnn, and son, Brad, (Tami).
A private family graveside service will be held Friday at Normal Hill Cemetery, followed by a celebration of Phil's life at 2 p.m. at the Lewiston Elks Club for family and friends.
At the family's request, in lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Bradley J. Crosby Musical Scholarship fund c/o Lewiston Independent Foundation for Education (L.I.F.E.), 3317 12th St., Lewiston, Idaho 83501.
Lewiston Tribune April 23, 2019
Phil was born in Terre Haute, Ind., April 4, 1936. He attended public schools in Terre Haute and graduated college from Indiana State.
He married JoAnn Hunt on April 5, 1957. In 1959, they moved to Lewiston, where he taught earth science at Jenifer Junior High for 31 years. They had four children: Eric "Rick," Michael Randall "Randy, " Phillip, Bradley Jacob, and Michelle Diane.
Phil received grants to attend summer classes at Colorado State University, Lamar University in Texas, Western Michigan University and received a master's degree at the University of Idaho. In addition to teaching, he was a basketball coach and activity director. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, basketball, golf, skiing, and dancing. He was also a longtime member of the Lewiston Elks Lodge and Moose Lodge.
Phil met Louise Hill in 2011 and was married Sept. 11, 2012. He enjoyed wintering in California and took cruises to Hawaii, Tahiti, Panama Canal, Europe, Great Britain, the Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Alaska, and Australia.
He is survived by his wife, Louise; son Rick (Kathi), son Randy (Gina) and daughter Michelle (Darren); seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters; one brother; Louise's two daughters and three grandchildren.
Phil was preceded in death by his wife, JoAnn, and son, Brad, (Tami).
A private family graveside service will be held Friday at Normal Hill Cemetery, followed by a celebration of Phil's life at 2 p.m. at the Lewiston Elks Club for family and friends.
At the family's request, in lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Bradley J. Crosby Musical Scholarship fund c/o Lewiston Independent Foundation for Education (L.I.F.E.), 3317 12th St., Lewiston, Idaho 83501.
Lewiston Tribune April 23, 2019
Phillip Eugene Crosby, 83, of Lewiston, passed away peacefully Friday evening, April 19, 2019, at Life Care Center from complications of a stroke.
Phil was born in Terre Haute, Ind., April 4, 1936. He attended public schools in Terre Haute and graduated college from Indiana State.
He married JoAnn Hunt on April 5, 1957. In 1959, they moved to Lewiston, where he taught earth science at Jenifer Junior High for 31 years. They had four children: Eric "Rick," Michael Randall "Randy, " Phillip, Bradley Jacob, and Michelle Diane.
Phil received grants to attend summer classes at Colorado State University, Lamar University in Texas, Western Michigan University and received a master's degree at the University of Idaho. In addition to teaching, he was a basketball coach and activity director. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, basketball, golf, skiing, and dancing. He was also a longtime member of the Lewiston Elks Lodge and Moose Lodge.
Phil met Louise Hill in 2011 and was married Sept. 11, 2012. He enjoyed wintering in California and took cruises to Hawaii, Tahiti, Panama Canal, Europe, Great Britain, the Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Alaska, and Australia.
He is survived by his wife, Louise; son Rick (Kathi), son Randy (Gina) and daughter Michelle (Darren); seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters; one brother; Louise's two daughters and three grandchildren.
Phil was preceded in death by his wife, JoAnn, and son, Brad, (Tami).
A private family graveside service will be held Friday at Normal Hill Cemetery, followed by a celebration of Phil's life at 2 p.m. at the Lewiston Elks Club for family and friends.
At the family's request, in lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Bradley J. Crosby Musical Scholarship fund c/o Lewiston Independent Foundation for Education (L.I.F.E.), 3317 12th St., Lewiston, Idaho 83501.
Lewiston Tribune April 23, 2019
Phil was born in Terre Haute, Ind., April 4, 1936. He attended public schools in Terre Haute and graduated college from Indiana State.
He married JoAnn Hunt on April 5, 1957. In 1959, they moved to Lewiston, where he taught earth science at Jenifer Junior High for 31 years. They had four children: Eric "Rick," Michael Randall "Randy, " Phillip, Bradley Jacob, and Michelle Diane.
Phil received grants to attend summer classes at Colorado State University, Lamar University in Texas, Western Michigan University and received a master's degree at the University of Idaho. In addition to teaching, he was a basketball coach and activity director. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, basketball, golf, skiing, and dancing. He was also a longtime member of the Lewiston Elks Lodge and Moose Lodge.
Phil met Louise Hill in 2011 and was married Sept. 11, 2012. He enjoyed wintering in California and took cruises to Hawaii, Tahiti, Panama Canal, Europe, Great Britain, the Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Alaska, and Australia.
He is survived by his wife, Louise; son Rick (Kathi), son Randy (Gina) and daughter Michelle (Darren); seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters; one brother; Louise's two daughters and three grandchildren.
Phil was preceded in death by his wife, JoAnn, and son, Brad, (Tami).
A private family graveside service will be held Friday at Normal Hill Cemetery, followed by a celebration of Phil's life at 2 p.m. at the Lewiston Elks Club for family and friends.
At the family's request, in lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Bradley J. Crosby Musical Scholarship fund c/o Lewiston Independent Foundation for Education (L.I.F.E.), 3317 12th St., Lewiston, Idaho 83501.
Lewiston Tribune April 23, 2019
Family Members
Children
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Explore more
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
