Philip G. Holbrook 1937 - 2011 Detroit - Newberry, Michigan

Philip G. "Phil" Holbrook
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Philip G. "Phil" Holbrook
January 5, 1947 - January 20, 2011

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Philip G. "Phil" Holbrook, 64, of Newberry, died at Helen Newberry Joy Hospital on January 20, 2011 following a lengthy illness.

Born on January 5, 1947 in Detroit, Phil was the youngest son of the late Samuel & Virginia (Richardson) Holbrook. He attended Southfield High School and then began his employment with the State of Michigan at the Hawthorne Center in Northville. He retired in 1992 as a Supervisor in their transportation division. Following his retirement in 1992, he moved his residence to Newberry. Phil enjoyed hunting and fishing, spending time with his family and friends, and was very active in a club that raised and raced homing pigeons - some races being over 700 miles long. Phil is preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers Robert and Anthony.

Survivors include his loving wife, the former Gail Smith, whom he married in Howell, MI on May 8, 1971; and 1 daughter Cheryl Altman of Grandville; 2 grandchildren Cameron and Haley; and one brother Mike, of Newberry.

According to his wishes, cremation services have been accorded. Inurnment will take place in Forest Home Cemetery in Newberry.

Condolences may be expressed at www.beaulieufuneralhome.com.

Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the family with their arrangements.