Philip Jay Icenhour
February 08, 1937 - May 07, 2017
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Philip Jay Icenhour
February 08, 1937 - May 07, 2017
Obituary
Philip Jay Icenhour
Beaver
Philip J. Icenhour Jr, 80 of Beaver went to be home with his Lord Sunday May 7. Born Feb. 8, 1937 in Bridgewater to the late Philip J. and Evelyn Holsinger Icenhour. Phil graduated Beaver High School in 1955, where he made All-State Guard and was offered several scholarships. Instead, he went to Parris Island and became a Marine. At Beaver High he was a founding member of the “Joy Boys”. Phil retired as a millwright for the Blooming Mill at J&L Steel and took pride in being on the A-team. He lived to serve his family. Preceding him in death were sisters Margie Brewer, Sonia Ferguson and dear brother “Rip”. He leaves behind, the love of his life, best friend and wife of 57 years, Ethel Jane Knecht Icenhou., With heavy hearts, his children Janey (Cliff) Conklin, Shiloh (Linda) Icenhour, and Heather (Curt) Neish, mourn his passing. Pappy will be sadly missed by his 7 cherished grandkids, Haley, Trae and Spencer Conklin, Camden, Hadley, and Oliver Neish and River Icenhour and our extras Skylar, Michael, and Sumi. He also leaves behind his beloved sister, Margie (Dennis) Dugan, daughter in law Sherri Herstine Icenhour, sisters-in-law Mary Elizabeth Hopkins and Sharon Weaver. Brother-in-law, John Knecht (Mary Ann), and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Phil was blessed with many faithful friends with whom he went to school; especially, Joe Churm, Harry Wallace, Denny Kunkle, Ed Zinkan, Jimmy Grove, Yatzi Weyand, Jim Laughren, Jerry Smith, Bob Lawrence, Frank Barber, Jack Supler and Fred Lloyd.
Phil was a former member of the Jaycees, former Lieutenant with the Beaver Vol. Fire Dept. and member of the NRA. He is fondly remembered as a Beaver little league coach and coach of the undefeated Beaver Mighty Mites team. He may have been one of Beaver’s toughest, but to us he was gentle, kind, and the most loving father ever. The swing may be empty but the memories live.
“Dad, me too!”
In lieu of flowers we are asking that you honor our Fathers wishes and “buy a poor kid a pair of shoes”.
Friends will be received Friday 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 in the Todd Funeral Home, 340 Third Street, Beaver and a funeral service will be celebrated Saturday at 1PM in the Christian Missionary and Alliance Church on College Avenue, Beaver. Reverends Kirby Lantz and Roland Gray officiating.
Visitation
- Date & Time: May 12,2017 (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
- Venue: Todd Funeral Home, Inc.
- Location: 340 Third Street Beaver, PA 15009 - (Get Directions)
Visitation
- Date & Time: May 12,2017 (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
- Venue: Todd Funeral Home, Inc.
- Location: 340 Third Street Beaver, PA 15009 - (Get Directions)
Funeral Service
- Date & Time: May 13,2017 (1:00 PM)
- Venue: Other
- Location: College And Fifth Street Beaver, PA 15009 - (Get Directions)
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31 responses to Philip Jay Icenhour
Scott Carney says:
May 10, 2017
Ethel and family my deepest sympathy to you. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Phil you will be truly missed! One of the nicest men I ever met. Enjoyed being your neighbor and times we had talked. They don’t make men like that anymore.
Scott Carney says:
May 10, 2017
Ethel and family my deepest sympathy to you. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Phil you will be truly missed! One of the nicest men I ever met. Enjoyed being your neighbor and times we had talked. They don’t make men like that anymore.
Michelle Cribbs Bixler says:
May 10, 2017
I cried as soon as I heard from my sister… breaks my heart that someone I’ve known my entire life has passed. He was truly one of the best Dads ever ¤ï¸¤ï¸¤ï¸ So many memories. He would buy us donuts in the morning before we got up and pick up pizzas at night I spent so many weekends with Janey my parents would ask if I was ever coming home . Love this family with my whole heart . I’m so very sorry for all of you ¤ï¸¤ï¸¤ï¸¤ï¸
Ron and Cathy Boyd says:
May 11, 2017
Our deepest sympathy to all the family. Fond memories of Phil interacting with our children when they delivered papers and trick or treated at your house. He was always friendly and always spoke to us and the kids. He will be greatly missed. Your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Joe Carver BHS'55 says:
May 11, 2017
When I notify our classmates that we have lost a member, I often receive a few messages telling me that my notification was appreciated. For “Ike” I have received more than for any other member. I believe that it is a tribute to the feelings that so many of us have for Ike and for his contributions to Beaver. We are sorry for our loss and wish his family our sincerest sympathy. Joe Carver