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Philip Raleigh “Phil” Duncan

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Birth	:	20 Sep 1927 Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana, USA
Death	:	31 Dec 2019 Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana, USA
Burial	:	Forestvale Cemetery, Helena, Lewis and Clark County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.6563988, -112.0361023
Description	:	Early in the morning on New Year’s Eve a new voice was added to heaven’s choir. Philip Raleigh Duncan, born September 20, 1927 in Helena, Montana was taken from us while his family attended to his final needs. Phil attended Helena public schools and graduated from Helena High in 1945. Upon graduation he joined the United States Navy and was stationed in San Diego until his honorable discharge. On August 24, 1947 he married Lillian (Sis) Paulsen who he faithfully courted throughout high school. The couple moved to Missoula so Phil could attend the University of Montana. In... Read More	Early in the morning on New Year’s Eve a new voice was added to heaven’s choir. Philip Raleigh Duncan, born September 20, 1927 in Helena, Montana was taken from us while his family attended to his final needs. Phil attended Helena public schools and graduated from Helena High in 1945. Upon graduation he joined the United States Navy and was stationed in San Diego until his honorable discharge. On August 24, 1947 he married Lillian (Sis) Paulsen who he faithfully courted throughout high school. The couple moved to Missoula so Phil could attend the University of Montana. In Missoula their first son, John, was born in 1948, then a daughter, Susan, in 1950. After graduating from UM they moved back to Helena where a son, Guy, was born in 1951, then daughter, Janet, in 1953 and daughter, Carla, in 1960. During his time in Helena he owned and operated the Duncan and Son farm and ranch feed store. Phil was elected to the Helena City Commission in 1966. Shortly thereafter he changed careers and joined Allstate as an insurance agent. Eventually, he and Sis moved to Bozeman where he employed his considerable people skills to serve many satisfied insurance customers. Upon retirement from Allstate in 1991 he and Sis moved once again, briefly, to Spokane, Washington to be closer to John and Janet’s families. Feeling the tug to get back to Montana they settled in East Helena in 1993. Phil’s considerable music talent really defined who he was and his participation as a soloist and member of various choral groups contributed to the cultural life of Helena and Bozeman. He was a charter member of the Helena Symphony Choral and was also a member of the Bozeman Symphony Choral. In 1979 he was selected to play the part of Barone Douphol in the inaugural Intermountain Opera production of Verdi’s La Traviata. As important as music was to Phil, his abiding love and support for his family was the hallmark of what he lived for. Vacationing in Yellowstone and Glacier, hunting, fishing and trips to the cabin are memories he and Sis gave to their children that they will never forget. This, and the solid Christian foundation they instilled in each of their kids gave them the spiritual strength to meet life’s challenges. Phil was preceded in death by his parents Wes and Ora Duncan, a sister Doris Mabbott, his wife Lillian in 2010, and baby son David. He is survived by his sister Myrt Batch; Ft. Collins, CO., son John Duncan (Janet); Ennis, daughter Susan Hensley (Robbie-deceased); Helena, son Guy Duncan (Nancy); Littleton, CO., daughter Janet Rosa (Phil); Spokane, WA., daughter Carla Erickson (Kent); Albuquerque, NM, 16 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, January 4 at 10:00 am at Forestvale Cemetery followed by a reception in the fellowship hall at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1000 Helena Ave. at 12:00 noon. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to God’s Love; Helena or St. John’s Lutheran Church. The family wishes to thank Dr. Katie Wessel and Dr. Thomas Weiner for their years of devotion to Phil’s health and well-being. Also, thanks to the Medical Floor staff at St. Peter’s Health Care for their all consuming hospitality and care during his recent hospitalization. Published by Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, Helena, MT on January 1, 2020

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Philip Raleigh “Phil” Duncan's memorial is located at: Forestvale Cemetery, Helena, Lewis and Clark County, USA.
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Philip Raleigh “Phil” Duncan death on 31 Dec 2019 in Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana, USA
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Latitude: 46.6563988
Longitude: -112.0361023

Family Members:

Parent

Wesley Duncan

(1899 - 1985)

Ora Ella French Duncan

(1901 - 1989)

Spouse

Lillian Marie “Sis” Paulsen Duncan

(1926 - 2010)

Siblings

Myrtle Louise “Myrt” Duncan Batch

(1930 - 2021)

Children

David Lawrence Duncan

(1969 - 1969)

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