Wilburn Philip “Phil” Dyer
GILBERT – Wilburn Philip “Phil” Dyer (March 2, 1946 - June 11, 2018), a devoted husband, father, grandfather, treasured friend, and prominent pillar of the community went to be with our Lord and Savior Monday, June 11th during a medical procedure. Phil was born in Phoenix, Arizona where he attended Loma Linda elementary school, Camelback High School and graduated from Arizona State University with Bachelors and Masters degrees in Business. He was a beloved Alumni of Arizona State University and Sigma Chi fraternity, Sun Angel founding board member, lifelong ASU athletics supporter, and received the prestigious Frank Kush Award. He was the co-owner of Dyer Electric and served as President of the National Electric Contractors Association of AZ. He impacted thousands as a volunteer coach, recruiter for ASU football, Ambassador of love for Christ Church Gilbert, or simply helping someone in need. Phil was a devoted and loving friend, a proud member of Brophy Dad’s Club and ‘46 Club. His hobbies included fishing, hunting, golfing, camping, caring for his beloved dogs, and spending time with friends. Phil was original, generous, and fiercely loyal to his family and friends. Phil had an unshakable faith, love for the Lord, and a servants heart. His quick sense of humor, generous heart and spirit were truly unique. Phil was eccentric, extravagant, quite simply magnificent. His capacity for love was infinite, his impact on the world huge. The world is a better place because of him. His smile and sense of humor will be missed dearly.
Phil is preceded in death by his parents, Wilburn Eulis Dyer and Modena Jacquelin Dyer; brother-in-law Jim Lewis; step nephews Jim Rodgers, Michael and TJ Wente. He is survived by the love of his life and wife, Annie Dyer; son Ryan (Penny); daughters Cristi Youngkin (Harry) and Shawn Ducusin (James); his stepson Jason Tillett; stepdaughters Courtney Tillett and Lindsay Bisbee (Scott); brother Vic Dyer (Eve), sister Pam Dyer; stepmother Beulah Langan; Nephews Thomas Dyer (Jenny) and Will Dyer (Delores); grandchildren Taylor, Hunter, Jacob, Lauren, Alexa, Miles, Conner, Jackson, Jameson, Javen, Cash, and Cole.
Celebration of Life will be held Saturday July 14th at 1:00 pm at Christ Church 1120 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ. Reception to be held afterward at Karsten Golf Club.