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In memory of

John Phillips

Durango, CO

1957 - April 14, 2026

1957 - Apr 14, 2026

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John Phillips

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April 14, 2026
Born

1957
Resided

Durango, CO

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Starts on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2 p.m. MDT
2 Hilltop Cir 2 Hilltop Cir, Durango, CO 81301, USA

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John Williams Phillips Jr., aka "Action", as he was known by many, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026 at the age of 68 from an unknown neurological cause. Debbie, his wife, was by his side as he passed.

John was born on August 12, 1957 in Canandaigua, New York to his parents Mary Elaine Schwartz and John William Phillips, Sr. He moved to Albuquerque around age 10 and spent most of his young life …

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John never failed to come say hi and ask how our family was doing when he would see me. And when we didn’t see each oth…

John never failed to come say hi and ask how our family was doing when he would see me. And when we…

John never failed to come say hi and ask how our family was doin…

I really admired John for what a beast he was when it came to physical feats. He did things physically that most men c…

I really admired John for what a beast he was when it came to physical feats. He did things physic…

I really admired John for what a beast he was when it came to ph…

Unfortunately I’m out of town that weekend. My heart and prayers are with the family. John did a lot of work for me. He…

Unfortunately I’m out of town that weekend. My heart and prayers are with the family. John did a lo…

Unfortunately I’m out of town that weekend. My heart and prayers…

This is a funny story involving John that happened in the Monticello Temple.

I entered the Monticello Temple and saw Joh…

This is a funny story involving John that happened in the Monticello Temple.

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This is a funny story involving John that happened in the Montic…

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Foods that were not spicy. I have eaten corn beef and cabbage and sweet and sour chi…

Foods that were not spicy. I have eaten corn beef and cabbage and sweet and sour chicken with …

Foods that were not spicy. I have eaten corn beef and cabbage and sweet and sour chicken with John and Debbie along wit…

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Born

1957

Passed away

April 14th, 2026

Durango, CO

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