Philip Jay Icenhour

Philip Jay Icenhour

February 08, 1937 - May 07, 2017

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

  1. Bill Brown says:

    My good friend, will be missed. To the family, my deepest sympathy. I will keep Ike in my prayers.

  2. Carolyn koz says:

    Sorry for your loss Ethel…you are in our thoughts

  3. Mrs. Icenhour, Janey and family,My father and I send our deepest sympathies to you and your family. My mom, Nancy, always had the highest regard for Phil and I remember him for his kindness growing up in the football/cheerleading days way back. Much love to you all and hope you find comfort in the memories you all share. Robin

  4. My heartfelt condolences to Ike’s family and friends. I have always had so much respect for this man and person and want you to know he touched so many young people who were in contact with him growing up. I really looked up to Ike and have always remembered him and how nice he was to all of us kids growing up. Not only as a good father but also as a good coach and an even better friend. May God comfort his family and friends. Beaver was a better place having this man as a resident. RIP Mr. Ike and THANK YOU for being a special person.

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