Sharon,  You and Phil were such good friends and neighbors to my parents, next door to the south of you.  Mom (Evelyn Anderson), as you know, preceded Phil to the great fishing grounds in the sky by 19 days. She loved fishing too, and she loved you both.  Phil will be missed!

I was saddened to hear about Phil and want to extend my deepest sympathy.  I didn't know Phil well, but enjoyed the times I would occasionally run into him.  He was always so friendly and genuine.  Though I didn't know him at the time, I also remember when I would take my shoes to him to be repaired.  I knew I could always count on him to be fair and do a terrific job.  He will be missed by many.  Please know that you're in my thoughts and prayers.

Sharon, We will always remember the times when we came over and Phil had many interesting stories to tell. He was a great story teller. I still remember how Cassie enjoyed fishing with you and Phil.  We will think of Phil on Spencer's birthday that they share (Nov. 15th).  It is going to be hard for you to adjust to Phil being gone. May God be with you in this time of sorrow.

I can't remember when Phil wasn't a part of my life.  When I was a young girl he used to tease me constantly and it would make me so mad.  But after I finally grew up and became an adult I realized it was his way and he was really showing me that he thought I was special.  If not he would have just ignored me.  Several years ago while on vacation Phil and Sharon stopped in Pratt just to see me and I was shocked and honored.  I never got to see him much but his passing will definitely leave a blank spot in my life.
                      Dianna

Sharon our thoughts are with you at this time.
Ken and Linda Holmes

Dear Sharon:
We are saddened by the loss of Phil.  We have many good memories of times we shared with him (&you).Unfortunately the recent years were not what they should have been in our relationship and it
is regretted greatly.  But, I think he knew we love him and, Sharon, we think of you and wish you the very best always.  God bless you.

Dear Sharon,
Although I rarely got to see Phil, I always loved it when he answered the phone when I would call.  He was so caring and generous, always interested in other people, and he had a terrific sense of humor.
I know these are difficult times for you, but you have a lifetime of good memories of your life together that will keep you going throughout the days and months ahead.
Love,
KC

Sharon, 
Roger and I want to extend our sympathy to you and let you know that you are in our thoughts during this difficult time.  I will miss my little talks with Phil when I come to see you, and I will always treasure the memory of the really nice visit I had with Phil back in December, when he was still doing well.  He touched many lives and will be missed by all.

Dear Sharon,
I sincerely enjoyed visiting with Phil, he reminded me of my dad who was straightforward and politically very wise.  I enjoyed his fishing stories.  Thank you Sharon for your friendship my heart is with you.  Peggy

I first got to know Phil, the Cobbler, when he fixed my vintage 60's, suede boots. I still have the boots, heels polished to perfection, with burnt orange suede brushed out fine. Phil paid lots of attention to details. Right away, he let me know what he thought of NIKE disposables! From that moment on, he became my cobbler friend, who had an opinion on just about everything! We shared many a ""natural,"" brown cigarette, as I tried to quit tobacco, watching him on the bench
--talking about bass, boots and one thing or another. He was never one to mince words. Now, when I think of Phil the Cobbler, images of authenticity roll on, like a belly-boat over a lapping lake. Hope to see you again on the path, Phil!

I will remember him always. MY blessing to all his family. 
Susie

Phil, we already miss your wise and straightforward advice, and the way you saw right into the hearts of those around you.  You had an uncanny ability to see through the 'BS' in life and focus on what really mattered, and you helped us to do the same.  Thank you for everything!

My sincere condolences for your loss Sharon.

I've never met anyone with Phil's ability to appear gruff (and maybe grumpy)on the outside, but always kind and gentle on the inside - even when I called at the wrong time and woke him up!  He was a fine craftsman and unequaled in his profession.  He would scoff at the idea, but I can imagine a host of angels who soon will have their shoes beautifully resoled!  Jeanne

Sharon,
As a Hospice volunteer, I only got to know Phil during the last weeks of his life.  I enjoyed my conversations with the both of you, and I always looked forward to my weekly visits with Phil.  He had many wonderful fishing stories, and I could just picture him in his waders floating around in a rubber doughnut with flippers in his feet. 
Please accept my condolences on your loss.

Sharon,
I still remember spending a Thanksgiving holiday with you and Phil - meeting Phil for the first time.  He made a good impression on me - he was funny and very sociable.  Then I felt land-locked and he drove me to water - his favorite fishing spot.  Glad I was able to spend time with the two of you.  I am sure you will miss him but you did have the last 6 weeks with him - something you will never regret.  We'll stay in touch.

I used to have a couple of different jobs that involved visiting businesses all along College Ave, so for a while there, I was making the rounds every month or so. It was kind of a drag in some ways, but the thought of dropping in to shoot the breeze with Phil was a strong incentive to get out there and do it.
I've met very few people with such a deep understanding of political realities. He was intelligent in a way that would have make him fit right in with America's founders. What a great loss.
Pat Hartman

Sharon,
   I really enjoyed my talks with Phil about fishing,politicsand life in general.
   I am thankful I was able to come out and see him for the last time three weeks ago, and have the chance to have another discussion with him..
    love you.

Sharon, I forgot to say that I am so happy and proud that my son Spencer was born on November 15th, the same day as Phil. Every year on Spencer's Birthday I will also be thinking of Phil. It means a lot to me.  
Love,
Cassie

Phil was such a kind man with a great sense of humor. I remember when I was younger Phil and Sharon took me to the pond for one of my first times fishing.  After getting my hook cought on all of the seaweed in the pond and thinking it was a BIG fish, Phil had to keep trying to get it untangled for me and then... I finally cought my first little fish! I didn't want to touch it though so Phil had to take it off the hook for me. Sharon also took me into his shoe repair shop one time when I was younger and I remember thinking it was so cool and that it would take so much talent to do what Phil did.  I wish the BEST for you Sharon, and your family at his hard time.  God Bless....
Love, Cassie

Sharon  Buck called me in Alaska to inform me of his brother's death.  I was so sad to hear the news.  Phil is too young.  My thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family.  Phil was a kind person, taking such good care of his mother in her last days.  He also came the cloest of anyone to saving my sister from her fatal blood clot.  We will all miss him and his great sense of humor.  I will contact you later.  May good memories you shared and the fact that others care help sustain you through this difficult time.
Betty and Gary Unruh and family

I have such fond memories of my summer in Colorado. Uncle Phil took me to his shop and we had a great time. I loved the smells, the customers and seeing him work. He was so dedicated to his craft. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Aunt sharon.

Phil was more than a brother, he was a fishing partner, showed how real craftsman works, not afraid to say what he ment,and many other qualities.  I'll miss him but thankful that he is not suffering pain.

Dear Sharon,
I read about Phil this morning in the newspaper and want to express my deepest sympathies on your loss. Although we have not stayed in contact these many years, I think of you and recall the good times when we were kids.
Cherrie Morgan Thornton

Phil will always be remembered to us for his wonderful sense of humor and his laugh.  He was a bright spot for us in our neighborhood and we have really enjoyed knowing him and his family over the years.

Dear Sharon,
   We left on the earth understand well the lost of a loved one.
 Celebrate his life & how you've been touch by him. The gift of life & time together you two shared.
With the  hope that in some way comfort is found in the sweet cup of sorrow, accepted as a blessing of the love you still feel.
 Holding you in a vision of love & light...   Rahchayl

To Phil's family,
I used to take my shoes into him all the time to get repaired.  When I first started going in there I thought he was such a grouchy guy and over the years I saw a different side of him.  We enjoyed conversation of business and fishing.  He did such great work!  He will be missed by many I am sure.  What a craftsman!  You just don't see that in many people any longer.  May peace be with you at this most difficult time.
Rick Allnutt

Sharon, you and Phil were blessed for so many years.  I am so glad that you had these last few monthes with him.  Faith was just asking about him the other day.  She wanted HOT CHOCOLATE!  ....We are thinking of you and your family.  
Just remember that Phil is now a Bright Shining Star in the sky.  You can look up each evening and see his shining star.
Love Shelly, Terry, Charlie and Faith!

OBITUARIO

Phillip Cary Buchanan

15 noviembre, 1940 – 9 junio, 2008

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