Obituary: Barden, Philip A.

BARDEN,
Philip A.

A kind and generous man

2/12/1923 to 3/7/2012
Phil was born and raised on a family dairy farm in Spokane, WA.

He graduated from North Central High School, attended Washington State College, then joined the Army.

He was a proud World
War II veteran.

He worked for Pacific Northwest Bell 32 years, a job that transferred him to Renton, WA where he lived the second half of life.

He was an avid woodworker, private pilot, golfer and a model train enthusiast.

During retirement he and Elaine golfed in all 50 states traveling to 49 of them in their Motorhome.

He was working on his model train when he passed away.

Predeceased by Elaine, wife of 54 years, son Phil, survived by son Bob, daughters, Cheri Betancourt, and Diana (Tom) Prenguber, five grandchildren, three great-grand- children, sister, Myrtle Kaul of Spokane, WA and many friends and family.

Graveside service at the Old Milltown Cemetery in Skagit County 11 AM, April 28, 2012 followed by an open house at the family home.