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Philip James “Phil” Willson

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Birth	:	30 Sep 1923 Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	8 May 2014 Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Memorial Park Cemetery, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2644005, -95.8261032
Description	:	Philip J. Willson, 90 September 30, 1923 ~ May 8, 2014 military emblem in paper Phil was born in Morning Sun, Iowa on September 30,1923, to Hattie (Fogenmiller) and Leigh Donald Willson, and raised in Fairfield, Iowa. Phil received his undergraduate degree from Parsons College in Fairfield, Iowa, and J.D. from Yale University in 1949. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII, and co-authored Iowa Practice, Vestal & Willson, 1975. Phil was a co-founding partner of the law firm of Willson and Pechacek, P.L.C. Phil received many honors and... Read More	Philip J. Willson, 90 September 30, 1923 ~ May 8, 2014 military emblem in paper Phil was born in Morning Sun, Iowa on September 30,1923, to Hattie (Fogenmiller) and Leigh Donald Willson, and raised in Fairfield, Iowa. Phil received his undergraduate degree from Parsons College in Fairfield, Iowa, and J.D. from Yale University in 1949. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII, and co-authored Iowa Practice, Vestal & Willson, 1975. Phil was a co-founding partner of the law firm of Willson and Pechacek, P.L.C. Phil received many honors and recognitions during his lifetime: The Iowa State Bar Association Award of Merit; Iowa Southwest Bar Association Award for 50 years; Iowa State Bar Association Community Service Award; Iowa State Bar Association President's Award; the Iowa Defense Counsel Association Lifetime Member Award (2012), and Council Bluffs Heritage Award (2002). Phil was a member of the American Bar Association, the Iowa State Bar Association (President, 1977-78), the Nebraska State Bar Association, the Southwest Iowa Bar Association, the Pottawattamie County Bar Association (President, 1963-64), Iowa Defense Counsel Association (President, 1969-70), the Iowa Association of Workers' Compensation Lawyers, the Defense Research Institute, a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, a Fellow of the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers, and a Fellow of the Iowa State Bar Foundation. His community services included the Council Bluffs Library Board; Opera Omaha; Council Bluffs Community School Board Policy Review Committee (2002-2007); Joslyn Art Museum Board of Governors (2004-2007); Joslyn Committee on the Collection 2004-2007 - chair of Subcommittee on Joslyn Modern Contemporary Art Committee; Past President Council Bluffs Chamber of Commerce (1964); Past President, Council Bluffs YMCA Board of Directors; Past President, Council Bluffs Public Library (1962-1964 & 1999-2001) Philip Willson, age 90, of Omaha, NE passed away on May 8, 2014 at Hospice House in Omaha. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hattie (Pogemiller) Willson and Leigh Donald Willson; first wife, Marjorie (Kilpatrick) Willson; wife, Barbara Willson; daughter, McLinda "Lindy" Jane and son, James Joseph Willson; siblings, Doris J. Willson, Roberta Willson, L. Donald Willson, Jr., and Patricia Willson. Survivors include his brother, Roger Willson (Maureen) of New York; friend, Sara Foxley; stepchildren, Victoria Hammeal (Clark) and David Hicks (Connie); grandchildren: Philip and Marta Willson; stepgrandchildren, Courtney Nardini (Kris) and Trevor Hicks; stepgreat-grandchildren: Alexis, Sydney, Delaney and Addison Nardini, and Madisyn and Morgan Hicks. Services Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at 4pm at Joslyn Art Museum. Interment, Memorial Park Cemetery, Council Bluffs, Iowa. Memorials to Joslyn Art Museum, Council Bluffs Public Library Association, or a charity of your choice. Philip J. Willson was highly respected. Comments from friends and colleagues include: Phil has been a true inspiration to me. I will always cherish his mentorship, professional and personal, which started when I was an associate attorney and has continued ever since--Mike Davenport He is a man who lived a great and exemplary life and made the world a better place--Edwin F Kelly Phil was always honorable and gentlemanly in his interactions with me. I enjoyed his conversations--David Hicks(not the stepson);David & Christiane Hicks of the Pollak, Hicks & Alhejaj, P.C. law firm Heafey-Heafey-Hoffmann Dworak & Cutler, Omaha, Nebraska, in charge of arrangements. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Obituary printed in the May 18, 2014 Omaha World-Herald; comments from the Heafey-Heafey-Hoffmann Dworak & Cutler Mortuary; certificate of delayed birth; kind assistance of FindaGrave volunteer Gary Walker 47179247 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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Philip James “Phil” Willson's memorial is located at: Memorial Park Cemetery, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA.
When did Philip James “Phil” Willson death?
Philip James “Phil” Willson death on 8 May 2014 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.2644005
Longitude: -95.8261032

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Barbara J. Burmeister Willson

(1927 - 2001)

Siblings

Doris J Willson Martin

(1921 - 1998)

Roberta Lee Willson Ahrens

(1926 - 2003)

Patricia Ann “Pat” Willson Casady

(1931 - 1993)

Children

Melinda Jane “Lindy” Willson

(1953 - 1974)

James Joseph Willson

(1957 - 2009)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Memorial Park Cemetery
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2644005, -95.8261032

2. Ridgewood Cemetery
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2694016, -95.8272018

3. Oak Hill Cemetery
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2700900, -95.8226400

4. Bikhor Cholim Cemetery
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2703670, -95.8229350

5. Walnut Hill Cemetery
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2719002, -95.8255997

6. Cedar Lawn Cemetery
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2694016, -95.8182983

7. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2722015, -95.8208008

8. Clark Cemetery
Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2551610, -95.8223390

9. Green Valley Cemetery
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2743988, -95.8225021

10. Fairview Cemetery
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2703018, -95.8480988

11. Garner Cemetery
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2956161, -95.8001709

12. Maple Grove Cemetery
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2265560, -95.8187100

13. Stoker-Graybill Cemetery
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2532620, -95.7751770

14. Lewis Township Cemetery
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2117004, -95.7938995

15. Evans Cemetery
Crescent, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3255997, -95.8368988

16. Council Point Cemetery
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2110830, -95.8788610

17. Gregg Cemetery
Weston, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3330000, -95.7931000

18. Trinity Cathedral Columbarium
Omaha, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2603900, -95.9393660

19. Hazel Dell Cemetery
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3489723, -95.7939911

20. Saint Columbanus Cemetery
Weston, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3429440, -95.7435260

21. Prospect Hill Cemetery
Omaha, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2780991, -95.9593964

22. Crescent Cemetery
Crescent, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3664894, -95.8566208

23. First Central Congregational Columbarium
Omaha, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2563456, -95.9658365

24. Saint Pauls Evangelical Country Church Cemetery
Dumfries, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1748352, -95.7492371