Phillip T. Garcia Sr.December 21, 1933 - August 20, 2005 Korean War Army Vet - Ft. Snelling Honor Guard Member
Longtime resident of St. Paul's West Side. Preceded in death by son Phillip Jr. and the love of his life, his precious Mary. Our comfort comes that they are together once again. Irreplaceable father to daughter, Lisa (Terry) Granlund of Woodbury; sons Richard (Jan) of Northfield, and Robert (Robin) of Woodbury. Papa to Carrie, Ryan, Jeremiah, Jessica, Paloma, Amber, Jared, and Maia. Brother to surviving siblings Cuca, Alice, and Rudy. Uncle to many and friend to everyone. He proudly served in the Korean War on the frontlines at the 38th parallel with the First Calvary 8th Regiment and was awarded a Purple Heart. He was an active member of the Purple Heart Veterans Assoc., Korean War Veterans Chapter 1 Atomic Veterans Assoc., VFW Post Mendota, Fort Snelling Rifle Squad, AMVETS Mexican American Post 5, and 1st CAV Members of MN. We are so proud that Papa was chosen to model as the lone soldier in the MN Korean War Monument on the Capital Grounds and are amazed and thankful for the artist's ability of capturing him so perfectly. Word's cannot express our sadness or what he meant to us. He will always hold a special place in our hearts that only he could fill as a respected Husband, Father, Papa, Brother, Uncle, Friend and Hero. Everyone turned to him and he was always there and willing to help. We will sorely miss his unique perspective, daily phone calls, jokes, visits, stories, hugs, and warmth he so freely gave to us. DQ will never taste the same. Funeral InformationCelebration of Life 10AM Wednesday (TODAY), WOODBURY BAPTIST CHURCH, 6695 Upper Afton Rd., Woodbury. Visitations 5-8PM Tuesday at WEST FUNERAL HOME, 1051 S. Robert Street @ Arion, WSP, and 1 hour prior to the service. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. DirectionsService: Map to Woodbury Baptist Church View Memorial and Sign Guestbook |
