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Phillip C. MacClennen
Phillip C. MacClennen passed away on Feb. 1, 2016 at Banner Baywood Hospital in Mesa, AZ at the age of 86.
Phil was born in Nashua, NH to George and Marion MacClennen, on June 13, 1929, the youngest of four children. His father passed away when he was only 3 months old and when he was a very young boy he would work on neighboring farms to help support the family. He struck out on his own at the age of 15 and had many adventures. One of which was the tour bus driver for Woody Herman, the famous jazz musician. He met many other famous acts including the Mills Brothers.
Phil came to Winkelman on a last minute road trip with his older brother Dana in 1953. He met the love of his life Nancy and they married on Feb. 20, 1954. They moved to Dudleyville in 1963 and stayed there until 2011 when they moved to Kearny.
Phil worked at ASARCO for 33 years retiring from there in 1986. During his time at ASARCO he made many friends and made many fond memories that he would often share with his loved ones. Phil also loved the outdoors and often would hunt, camp or simply just go for a ride in the hills. Phil was one of the founding members of Quail Fry an annual event held every October and attended faithfully until he was too ill.
After retirement, Phil had a handyman business and picked up woodworking. Their house has many of the beautiful pieces of furniture he crafted.
He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Marion, his sister, Ruth, and brothers, Dana and Robert. He survived by his wife of nearly 62 years, Nancy; sons, Phillip (Deborah) and George (Dorothy); and daughter, Holli (Ramon) Lerma. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Kelli McKee, Max MacClennen, Joshua Lerma and Colt MacClennen and great-grandson Dustin White; and many, many beloved nieces and nephews.
Dad will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
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