Ted Lee Phillips Sr.
October 8, 1943 ~ March 5, 2016
Resided in:
Pueblo, CO
Ted Lee Phillips Sr., 72, passed away unexpectedly on March 5, 2016, due to the critical injuries he received in a motorcycle accident. Ted was born on Oct. 8, 1943, here in Pueblo, to Theodore and Rhoda Phillips. After graduating from East High School in 1961, he enlisted and served four years in the United States Air Force. He returned to Pueblo and started working at Abex Corporation where he continued to work for 48 years until retiring in 2013. He was a lifelong Puebloan who will be greatly missed by a long list of life-long friends. Ted loved many things like the Yankees, Packers, Buffs and Nascar, just to name a few. His pride and joy were his grandchildren. He lived his life to the fullest and died doing what he loved most of all, riding his Harley. 'Dad, live to ride, ride to live.' Ted is preceded in death by his wife of 17 years, Kathy; and parents, Theodore and Rhoda Phillips. Ted is survived by his children, Ted Lee Jr (Debbie) and Tona; his grandchildren, Tyler Lee, Taylor, Bridget Lee and Sammy. Also survived by his significant other, Jo, and her children, Jay (Twyla) and Julie, and grandchildren, Harley and Ivy. There will be no viewing. Cremation, Montgomery & Steward Crematorium. A celebration of his life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 12, 2016, at Cosmopolitan Club, 311 Bay State. Online condolences, www.montgomerysteward.com
Ted,
Thanks for all the good talks we shared during our short time working together. I will never forget how you showed me how to shave with a bar of soap and no mirror, always thought you were crazy, but had to clean up to enjoy the Barrel. I do it all the time now because of you! You were truly a great person who always had a smile and someone I loved to “shoot the ****” with at work. Never had a bad thing to say about anyone. Way to early! Rest in peace!
Your Father, husband, grandfather, boyfriend, or friend, was a genuine good man!
God Bless!
Dwayne Williams
Newton, Ks ( originally from Pueblo! )
Bridget and Sammy, my heart is heavy for you and your family. There are no words in the dictionary to describe the pain one feels when losing a special soul. I encourage you to always talk about him to your friends, family and especially your children. This will keep him alive for all eternity. In time your pain will ease and will almost seem to subside, however, your love for him will carry on. His love for you will always be around. The smallest things will remind you of him, that is when he is holding your hand. He will hand pick your children for you and will always be there when you need him most. Keep an open mind and an even more open heart and you will see he is there.
Love and laughter always,
Laura Miga & family
My sympathy to all especially Debbie and Bridget.
Ted and Tona, I am so sorry for your loss. My heartfelt condolences from my family to yours. Stay strong.