Norman Duane Phillips “ BUD “, of Three Oaks, MI, died peacefully at Home on Friday, July 30, 2021.
His life began March 16th 1933, in Marion Indiana. Bud was one of eleven children born to Dean and Lula Phillips. He married Linda M. Shallenberger (Phillips) May 10, 1979.
Bud loved to tell stories and just talk to people. He loved having Family and friends around him, and he loved his pets. He loved to cook and entertain. He had a great personality, and loved by all who ever met him. He was quite a jokester, too. He worked in Foundries for 11 years then owned and operated the Phillips Eat ‘n Bowl in Three Oaks from 1963 – 1983. He also owned Buffalo Mini Mart, a Convenience store in New Buffalo, MI from 1990 -2001.
Bud will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda, their dog, Sheeba, daughters, Shannon Moore (Joe), of Three Oaks, MI, Melody Schrader (Mac) of Sawyer, MI, and Linda Goddard (Neil) of Three Oaks. One son, Howard Phillips (Sara). Also, Grandchildren, Patrick Younggreen, III of Boulder, Co, Madison Schrader, Lillian Moore, and Matthew Moore, Nathan Phillips ( Liesel ), Nichole Phillips Harvey, Marina Phillips, Deanna Russell(Tanner), 4 Great Grand Children, Zennon, Lucas, Aeden and Emily, He also had many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by ten siblings; Bernita Hollopeter, Robert Phillips, Mildred Luzadder, Jack Phillips, Hester Fortune, Ruby Gross, Shirley Todd, William Phillips, Richard Phillips, and Beverly Dobson.
The family will observe a
The family prefers contributions in memory of BUD to either, American Legion Post #204, 204 West Linden Street, Three Oaks, Michigan 49128, or Michiana Humane Society 722 IN-212 Michigan City, IN 46360
Arrangements have been entrusted to Purely Cremations.
Visitation with Family 3:00-5:00 Friday August 6th, 2021, at
CALVARY TABERNACLE CHURCH
606 N Elm Street Three Oaks, MI 49128
Service at 5pm
Dinner following
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Tracy
Uncle Bud was a funny, loving and talented man. He could build anything, tell you jokes till your sides hurt from laughing, cook amazingly and beat you in pool. He was an animal lover and a joy to be around. He will be dearly missed. 💕
Marc and Pat Schoeneich
So very sorry for your family’s loss. Bud always had a smile and warm greeting that made everyone feel welcomed. Prayers for the entire family.🙏💕
David/Judy Handley
Very sorry to hear Bud’s passing.
Alexis (Sue) and Jack Renbarger
So sorry for your loss, Bud was a great guy and I enjoyed all the conversations with him and his trying to make a better bowler of me. He will be missed
John
The world has lost one of its brightest lights. Bud always had such zeal for life and the wonder it held. There was never a shortage of stories about the people of Three Oaks when Bud was around. Bud almost always had a smile on his face.
I don’t think there was anything Bud couldn’t fix, including pin setting machines. Bud was happy to teach, too. I learned a lot from Bud.
Bud was always positive. He was devoted to his loving wife, Linda. He loved his family and his dogs.
The world needs more people like Bud, and is a colder place in his absence.
Tom & Barb Doepker
Linda and all the family, we are sorry for your loss. We are so happy we were able to spend some quality time with him Memorial weekend. May God bless you and be with you. With our deepest sympathy, Tom
and Barb Doepker