Philip A. Barden

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, attended Washington State College, then joined the Army. He was a proud World War II veteran. He worked for Pacific Northwest Bell 36 years, a job that transferred him to Renton, WA where he lived the second half of life.He was a Cougar, 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. Graveside services for Phil and Elaine at Fir-Conway Lutheran Cemetery, 19084 Milltown Road, Mount Vernon,11 AM, April 28, 2012 followed by an open house at the family home.

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