Obituary of Michael Edwin Philhower

Michael passed away September 08, 2015 at his home in Belfair, WA from natural causes. He was born April 2, 1953 in Princeton, IL to parents Henry and Leona Philhower. He lived in Wyanet, IL until 1960 when his family relocated to Laurel, MT. He attended schools in Laurel, graduating from Laurel High School in 1971. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving as a Military Police Officer and an Electrician. He had duty stations in Texas, Alaska, and Great Falls, MT. He met his wife Robin in Texas and they were married May 03, 1973. After his enlistment he and his family settled in Laurel, MT where he worked for Boise Cascade Homes for many years. He then relocated to Bremerton, WA to become employed at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard working as an electrician. He worked there throughout his 30 some year career, retiring in 2012. Mike enjoyed puttering and woodworking. He was preceded in death by his Grandparents, Daniel and Daisy Philhower, and his parents, Henry and Leona Philhower. He is survived by his wife Robin Philhower of Belfair, WA, his daughter, Tracie Philhower of Belfair, WA, his son, Michael Philhower of Allyn, WA, his Grandson Kirby Zisk of Belfair, his Granddaughter Isabella Philhower of Allyn, and his Great Granddaughter Swayzee Zisk of Belfair. He is also survived by his siblings Connie Holter of Owatonna, MN, Jerry (Atha) Philhower of Laurel, MT, Wanda (Mike) Kinion of Olympia, WA, Mary (Jacky) Rodgers of New Brockton, AL, and Jim (Jeannie) Philhower of Clyde Park, MT. Also survived by multiple nieces and nephews. Cremation rites handled by McComb and Wagner, Shelton, WA. No services at families request.