Philip Wayne Umbarger's Obituary
Philip Wayne Umbarger, 62, passed away on July 16, 2018 in Grove, OK. He was born June 25, 1956 in Chanute, Kansas to Gerald Umbarger and Eleanor Fairchild. Philip married Lisa (Morris) Umbarger in Chanute, KS on October 1, 2011. She survives at their home.
Philip was a loving husband, dad, brother, and son who had a great sense of humor. He proudly carried on the family farming tradition at Umbarger Farms in rural Chanute, KS, where he was very well respected among the farming community and known for going out of his way to help others. In addition to being a father to his children, he was viewed as a father figure to many. Philip’s favorite past times were hunting, fishing, and boating on Grand Lake. He was a board member of Turkey Creek Watershed, and previously served on the boards for Canville Township and Water District #6. Philip cherished the time he spent with his family and dear friends above all else, and will be missed by those who knew him.
Philip is survived by:
Wife:
Lisa Umbarger of the home
Children:
Ashley Thomas and husband Willie of Manhattan, KS
Angie Courter and husband, Matt of Chanute, KS
Stanley Krusich of the home
Kale Krusich of the home
Ashley Kellogg of the home
Mother:
Eleanor Umbarger of Chanute, KS
Sisters:
Joyce Whitson of Fredonia, KS
Linda Collins and husband, Ron Frazier, of Manhattan, KS
Grandchildren:
Bailey Croisant
Dante Thomas
Cali Courter
Nieces and Nephews:
Jayne Whitson
Lamar Whitson III and wife, Jill, and their children, Lamar IV, Jarrett, Haylee, and Emma
Lewis Whitson, Sr. and wife, Kirsten, and their sons, Lewis, Jr. and Kamron
Mark Collins and wife, Ann, and their children, Jordan, Cade, Kylee, and Chloe
Ron Frazier, Jr. and daughters, Jessica and Shelby
Ryan Frazier
Philip was preceded in death by his father, Gerald Umbarger; and brother-in-law, Lamar Whitson, Jr.
Cremation has been requested. A visitation will be held on Friday, July 20, 2018 from 6-8:00 p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home – Johnson Chapel in Chanute, KS. Inurnment will take place at a later date on the farm. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. Memorials to help defray medical expenses can be made to the Philip Umbarger Memorial Fund and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home 101 N. Highland, Chanute, KS 66720.
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