Phillip Devlin Bethune

Phillip Devlin Bethune was born August 30th, 1963 in Portland, Oregon. He was the son of Albert and Clara Bethune. His parents raised him and his siblings, Robert and Clarence in Southeast Portland. On March 24th 2010, the Lord called him to his eternal rest and heavenly home.

Phillip attended Creston Grade School, and graduated from Franklin High School in 1981. After high school, Phillip attended Portland Community College, taking general education courses.

Phillip had many interest and hobbies. He loved science fiction, trivia, and had an amazing ability to make others laugh. While attending Portland Community College, Phillip began to pursue his passion of music. He was an avid record collector and had a passion for entertaining others. He loved music of all genres and could always light up a room. Following community college, Phillip worked for KBOO for over a decade on the “Soup and the Spaz Show”. The show gave him the opportunity to follow his dream of being a Disc Jockey. Until the time of his passing he was still working as a DJ, and a radio broadcaster.

Later in life he gave his life to the Lord, ministering to others as a radio host on KKSL. Phillip spent over a decade working as a program manager, assisting others to facilitate their ministry through radio broadcasting. He also worked the early morning show, delivering a message to thousands each day.

Even at Phillip’s most difficult times, he continued to stay uplifted, encouraging others and holding on to his amazing sense of humor.

Phillip was a wonderful son, brother, uncle, cousin, and a very loving friend. Phillip was a good man whose loving spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Preceding him in death are his father Albert Bethune, and mother Clara Bethune. He is survived by his brothers, Robert Bethune of Portland, Oregon; and Clarence Bethune of Salem, Oregon. Phillip also leaves behind a host of cousins, and very dear friends who are all going to miss him.