{"id":17980,"date":"2012-03-08T15:57:14","date_gmt":"2012-03-08T20:57:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=17980"},"modified":"2012-03-08T17:10:53","modified_gmt":"2012-03-08T22:10:53","slug":"philip-phil-lee-sheridan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2012\/03\/08\/philip-phil-lee-sheridan\/","title":{"rendered":"Philip “Phil” Lee Sheridan"},"content":{"rendered":"

Philip “Phil” Lee Sheridan<\/strong><\/p>\n

March 1, 2012<\/p>\n

Philip \u201cPhil\u201d Lee Sheridan, 87, passed away on February 26, 2012, in
\nAmarillo due to natural causes.<\/p>\n

Phil was born in Berkeley, Calif., on October 17, 1924, as he entered
\nhis family as the only deaf child: Philip Lawrence \u201cLarry\u201d Sheridan,
\nfather, Helen Huntley Sheridan, mother, and Patricia Sheridan, his
\nsister.<\/p>\n

Phil grew up in various locations (Berkeley, Pasadena, Honolulu, Big
\nSprings (or Big Timber) Montana and Vancouver B.C.). Being deaf is
\nnever easy, especially during challenging times. Since it was the
\nDepression\/WWII era, Phil did his very best to help bring in family
\nmoney and maintained most of the cooking\/cleaning while his mother,
\nHelen, worked long hours to earn money (women earned smaller wages back
\nthen).<\/p>\n

Phil graduated from Pasadena City College (there were no interpreters
\nfor the deaf back then) and eventually became a draftsman with Lockheed
\n(manufacturers of airplanes). Phil was a \u201cself-taught\u201d professional by
\nconstantly learning how to improve his work skills, his writing, and
\nhis life-long desire to learn about world history and archeology.<\/p>\n

He toured around the world three times, with his wife, and alone, and
\nalways with a tight budget. He witnessed the coronation of Queen
\nElizabeth and witnessed the rise and fall of the Berlin Wall. Deafness
\nwas not an issue during his travels. Phil always benefitted from the
\nuse of American Sign Language, as well as note-writing, since these two
\ntools were most helpful during his travels. Even after marriage, he
\nwould travel with his wife and learn together. His children have also
\ndeveloped a love for travel.<\/p>\n

Phil married Barbara Upton Sheridan in Deming, N.M., in 1954. They
\nlived briefly in Bayard, N.M., and Arizona. Later, they lived for a few
\nyears in Santa Clara, Calif., where Phil worked as a Cartographer for
\nthe U.S. Geological Survey. They later moved to Silver Spring, Md.,
\nDeming, N.M., and Downey, Calif., where Phil retired out of the U.S.
\nNaval Department.<\/p>\n

The family grew with the addition of Priscilla Wamel Sheridan (now
\nMiller) of Amarillo and Philip Dean Sheridan of Bainbridge Island,
\nWash., both partially deaf. Priscilla married David Miller. Later, Phil
\nbecame a proud grandfather to Scott, Michelle, Brian, and Kevin. Scott
\nand English Miller brought forth his great-grandchildren, Zachary and
\nAdelyn. Michelle brought joy in marrying Matthew Erickson. Philip Dean
\nSheridan married Lea May Grant, and Phil became a proud grandfather to
\nDanica, Cambria, and Philip Grant.<\/p>\n

There were three main events that helped form Phil\u2019s life: his mother,
\nHelen, his best deaf friend, Merle Smith (who taught him vocabulary
\nbuilders using Latin\/Greek prefixes), and the Hawaiian way of life.
\nEverything in Hawaii is based on Balance and Harmony, as well as the
\nappreciation for fresh food and good health.<\/p>\n

The five phrases that sum up the life of Philip Lee Sheridan: God,
\nhonor, hard work, stoicism, and the joy of traveling. Rest in Peace
\nPhil\u2026 your next trip should be a fantastic journey. Mahalo and Aloha
\n(Hawaiian for thank you and goodbye-with love).<\/p>\n

The funeral will be held at Baca\u2019s Mortuary in Deming, N.M., March 3,
\nat 10 a.m., presided by Rev. Larimore Wickett, pastor of Deming First
\nPresbyterian Church. He will be buried alongside his wife, Barbara, who
\npassed away in 1999.<\/p>\n

The family wishes to thank Chestnut Lane Assisted Living Facility for
\nthe Deaf in Oregon, The Continental, BSA Hospice, and Childers Place
\n(all in Amarillo) for helping Philip in his last few years of life on
\nEarth.<\/p>\n

Memorials may be made to BSA Hospice, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79105.<\/p>\n

Sign the online guestbook at http:\/\/www.schoolerfuneralhome.com<\/a> .<\/p>\n

Amarillo Globe-News, March 1, 2012<\/p>\n

Source:<\/p>\n

http:\/\/amarillo.com\/obituaries\/2012-03-01\/philip-phil-lee-sheridan<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Philip “Phil” Lee Sheridan March 1, 2012 Philip \u201cPhil\u201d Lee Sheridan, 87, passed away on February 26, 2012, in Amarillo due to natural causes. Phil was born in Berkeley, Calif., on October 17, 1924, as he entered his family as…<\/p>\n

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