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Alan Davis
May 15, 2020
We are sending our warmest sympathy. What a wonderful life and legacy.
Bob and Gale Kane
April 21, 2020
Marlene,
The Woolaroc family, staff and trustees, mourn Lee's loss. He was a delight in the Board meetings and a favorite of the staff when he visited the magnificent art treasures he and his family had donated to the museum. We will always remember his contribution of time, energy, ideas ,art, and good will to Woolaroc.
Don Johnston
April 19, 2020
To Marlene and family and to Innes and Family: I am so sad to hear about Lee.
He was an idol...the quite and fine Beta alum to me. I will miss him and keep the fond memories. Don Johnston, Alpha NU of Beta Theta Pi, Class of 1956.
Paddy Sinclair
April 19, 2020
His death leaves a deep hole in our hearts,
and an even deeper hole in the oil patch.
The extended Sinclair & Skelly Family will
miss our friend Lee Phillips.
JAY GETTY FAMILY
April 19, 2020
A true loss for Wichita, the State of Kansas and Bartlesville and the State of Oklahoma. While his Grandfather Walter Innes was financing Lloyd Stearman, Clyde Cessna and Walter Beech and their the Travel Air Airplane Manufacturing Co. of Wichita, his other Grandfather, Lee Phillips, Sr. and his brother Frank Phillips were opening up
their first Phillips 66 gas station on East
Central in Wichita. Now with the passing of Lee Philipps III, another link to our vital past, is gone. May Wichita and Bartlesville
produce more men that change the world.
Harry Simpson
April 19, 2020
Rest Lee, until you hear at dawn,
the low, clear reveille of God.
Thank you for your service to this nation.
Kay & Don Brada
April 19, 2020
Marlene:
We have lost a favorite cousin and friend. We will hope to celebrate his life with you soon
Sean McEnulty
April 19, 2020
While lee III was known for his affection for his wife Marlene, his two Sons, his Grand Daughter, his Daughter-in-law and his brother Innes, and also known for his success as an oilman, continuing his family's legacy that began more than a century ago in the vast oil fields underlying the Osage lands of Northeast Oklahoma; what was intentionally less well known, was that behind his piercing blue eyes and irreverent sense of humor was a socially conscious philanthropist who anonymously spent a good part of his adult life, assisting individuals and organizations who needed and deserved help. Lee lived a most remarkable life of 88 years. His spirit will live onward in his family's and his friends most celebrated memories. God speed to you Lee, and may God continue to bless the Phillips family.
Krista Dahlinger
April 16, 2020
Lee sure enjoyed his time. He was always ready for a new joke, his afternoon golf, and would report the latest on little Claire and what "Marlene said......". Many memories of Lee III to keep.
Karla Fulk
April 16, 2020
There is an empty spot left in the humor department since Lee left us. He loved to laugh and have fun and was so happy if he could make you laugh. You will be missed.
Gary Horchem
April 16, 2020
What a great man! I have pumped wells for him since about 1990. He will be missed.
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