Philip Edward Pemberton

PEMBERTON, Philip E. Tucson, AZ Passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2006, at the University Medical Center, Tucson, Arizona. Philip was born October 1, 1932 in Battle Creek, MI the son of the late Wilson and Marjorie Mathews Pemberton. He graduated from Lakeview High School in Battle Creek. Philip served in the U.S. Navy from March of 1952 until honorably discharged in January of 1954. Among his personal decorations were the United Nations Service Medal and Korean Service Ribbon. He was united in marriage to Marilyn Lou Eberhard on February 23, 1952. She preceded him in death in August of 2000. Philip?s love of his wife of 50 years, and his devotion to his family were first and foremost to him. He was also an avid fan of University of Michigan football. Philip was a lifelong Episcopalian and a man of strong faith. Surviving Philip are; children, Lauri Pemberton of Tucson, Dawn Jon Wilcox of Redmond, Washington; grandchildren, Megan and Justin Wilcox. Visitation will be Monday, November 13, 2006 at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 South 9th Street, Kalamazoo, from 6 ? 8:00pm. Funeral Service will take place Tuesday, November 14, 2006, at 11:00am with a visitation beginning from 10:00am. Memorials may be directed in Philip?s name to the American Diabetes Association.