Name: Centuries Memorial Funeral Home & Park
Address: Shreveport, LA

We first met "Buddy" Phiffer a few years ago when he was already in his 80's. He  met my son, Jared [37] first and they seemed to quickly develop a close friendship, despite the difference in their ages. Age didn't seem to matter much to Buddy. He was just a treasure of a person as Jared told me before I had the opportunity to meet him myself one day at my front door as he stopped by to see us and to discuss some matters.  I totally agreed with Jared. Buddy was a totally delightful, kind and compassionate and happy man. He had won over the both of us that quickly. Actually, we had met Mr. and Mrs. Phiffer at the funeral of their son, Stanley a few years earlier. But getting to know him personally and talking with him was an absolute delight. That he seemed to have warm feelings for my son really made me feel wonderful about him as he was such a warm person himself. He was 87 that day, driving himself around in his own truck. He didn't want to "bother us" to come in [as if he would have]. But at his age, he stood firmly there at our front door for what must have been close to an hour. It was an absolute delight. Our only regret was that we had not met and grown closer to him and his wife much earlier in our lives. The few short years that we have been able to know him and his family, Donna, his grandsons, HIS only great grandson, Christopher Broley, who we shared as family as "Broley" is MY grandson and is Jared's nephew. And like his Mama, Julia Coon, my daughter and Jared's sister is a happy blonde, blue-eyed 2 1/2 y/o little boy who has one cousin that I know of--> my other grandson, Dylan, who currently lives here with his Mama, Uncle Bubba [Jared] and me. I am so very overjoyed that I was able to share a small portion of this very unique and wonderfully kind man's life, and look forward to getting closer to his widow as we finish the balance of our trek here on this Earth. Love to all.  

The Final Salute
	
“Brothers and Sisters-in-Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another. 

This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Walter Buel (Buddy) Phiffer our “Brother-in-Arms”.   To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Buddy.   To Buddy it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during the Korean War while serving in the U.S. Navy.  Buddy, we commend you for your honorable military service.  You are a true patriot, who served your nation and your community with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country.  You were a true friend. We bid you a sad farewell.  You will be dearly missed from among our ranks.  GOD Bless you. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of the military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion, the VFW Comrades of Post 4588 and the Disabled Veterans of DAV Chapter 30 in Shreveport and Bossier City, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Buddy’s family and loved ones.

Brent Ebbesson, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

Ron Delaney, Commander, VFW Post 4588
1004 Jeter Street, Bossier City, LA 71111

Johnny Welch, Commander DAV, Chpt 30
7012 Suntan St. Shreveport, LA 71108 
For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud


How I remember Buddy & Ann when we all lived on Darien St.   We all had so much fun, it was such an innocent time in life. Buddy was a wonderful neighbor. Remember when they brought both their sons home from the hospital after their birth. I will Never forget the wonderful times we had back then. RIP Buddy. Ann, you and Steven will be in my prayers,  Hugs to you both.
Clara Edberg  Anderson & LC  Anderson.
(aka: Clara “Belle”)

Buddy Phiffer was a friend to everyone and never met a stranger.  He was a fantastic parent and grandparent, and he loved his family dearly. Mr. Phiffer will always be remembered for his ability to know just what to say at the right time and offer his wise opinion.  
We have always appreciated his love for our sister, Anita.
He will be missed and was loved by everyone.

OBITUARY

Walter B Phiffer

August 28, 1933 – June 11, 2021

Centuries Memorial Funeral Home & Park

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