Phillip John Ambrose

Phillip Ambrose died peacefully at his home in La Salle in the arms of the love of his life, Barbara on Saturday, May 5, 2018. His life was full, although he suffered many years of medical issues caused basically by the Agent Orange chemical he came into contact with while fighting in the Vietnam War. He made his life happy, not only by being with his family, friends and neighbors, but by the love of his Lord and Savior.

Phillip was born on June 7, 1942 in Leadville, Colorado to Phillip John and Stefi (Costello) Ambrose of Midvale, Utah, later moving their family to Leadville, where they resided until their deaths.

Phillip loved operating the big construction machinery while working in and around the gold and silver mines around the Leadville area. He also drove semi-trucks for various companies in the Denver area. He was a true Vietnam War hero. Aside from his numerous well-earned medals, the ones he treasured most were the seven Purple Hearts. He was one of the first Green Berets.

He is survived by his wife Barbara; two sons Rick Osborn (Nancy) of Cedar City, Utah and Phillip John Ambrose of Forcheim, Germany; two daughters Holly (Tim) Osborn-Thissen of Greeley and Victoria Monfort of Greeley, who is deceased; 11 grandchildren: Brenden Lee (Allison) of Omaha, Nebraska, Kenneth Monfort of Denver, Ciara Dawn Monfort of Denver, Alyson Osborn of Salt Lake City, Utah, Amy Osborn of Park City, Utah, Siena Osborn of Cedar City, Utah, Destri (Ricky) Johnson of Evans, Darian Guerrero of Fort Collins, Diamond Guerrero of Denver, Ben Ambrose of Forcheim, Germany and Emelia Ambrose of Forcheim, Germany; two great-granddaughters, Ava and McKenna Lee of Omaha, Nebraska; three great-grandsons, Ryker, Atlas and Hewytt Johnson of Evans; sister, Helen Morrison (Jim) of Leadville; brother Paul Ambrose of Leadville; nephew James (Amy) Morrison of Leadville; niece Michelle (Jack) Woulf of Lakewood, Colorado and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Friday, May 11, 2018 followed by funeral service at 2:00 p.m. both at Stoddard Funeral Home, 3205 West 28th Street, Greeley, Colorado 80634.