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Philip Gimli-mead
November 11, 1953 ~ September 18, 2017 (age 63) 63 Years Old Light a Candle
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A candle was lit by Edwina
on March 13, 2022 9:04 AM
Message from Gary S Thompson
November 21, 2017 7:08 PM
Phil and I grew up together in Winooski. We met in kindergarten and our friendship blossomed as we grew. I remember visiting with he and his Grandmother at her house on East Allen St in Winooski. We shared an interest in collecting baseball cards as well as a keen knack for 'flipping cards'. We fished at the pond together quite often. I also remember him telling me about a book he read when we were in 8th or 9th grade called The Hobbit. It had a huge impact on him. Hence his name change to Gimli, a character of the book. He was a changed person after that. Not in a bad way. He took flack in school for his name change, something I and several other close friends defended. He was a gifted student. I could only hope to be the student he was. During our freshman reception he was required to wear a raw onion around his neck for one entire school day. He wore it proudly. We played football together as well. Once out of school he moved to the islands and I and other friends lost track of him. Our loss for sure. I am thrilled to have read how successful he had become in life although it shouldn't have been a surprise to those of us who knew him best in his younger years. Prayers to his family.
Message from Gary S thompson
May 27, 2018 5:15 PM
Hi Gary, My apologies for the major delay in responding. Thank for sharing you kind words and a profound glimpse in to Phil's early history and not too many would ever know about. There will be a Celebration of Life in Vermont - Sunday June 10th - 12 to 5PM at the Murray's Camp 12 Starr Farm Beach, Burlington, VT.
You are welcome to attend if you still live in Vermont. Thank you, Heidi Miller
You are welcome to attend if you still live in Vermont. Thank you, Heidi Miller
Message from Botetourt Farmers Market
October 16, 2017 6:20 PM
All of us at the Botetourt Farmers Market send our heartfelt condolences to Phil's loved ones and friends. We always looked forward to seeing Phil's smiling face on Saturday's at the market. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and the the individuals whose lives he touched.
Message from Phyllis Booze
October 14, 2017 4:44 PM
Heidi, I am so very sorry to see the death announcement for Philip. I am happy to have shared a bit of time in his life.
A candle was lit by Becky Dunigan
on October 2, 2017 5:04 PM
A candle was lit by Heidi A Miller
on September 30, 2017 6:57 PM
Message from Barbara Falls - The Frame Shop
September 27, 2017 9:33 PM
I am so sorry to hear of Phil's death. It was always a joy to be in his presence. He was a wonderful person and I will miss him.
A candle was lit by Suzanne Murray
on September 26, 2017 9:24 AM
Message from Danno
September 24, 2017 4:38 PM
I remember Philip from Winooski High School. I remember him to be a wicked smart kid whom I always saw him as a person who would do well in life. It sounds like he did just that. As the old saying goes. "Another Library has burned". R.I.P my friend.
Danno
Danno, Beverly Hills, California
Danno
Danno, Beverly Hills, California
A candle was lit by Dan & Robin Collins
on September 24, 2017 8:32 AM
A candle was lit by Rader Funeral Home
on September 21, 2017 6:47 PM
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