Phillip Harrison Eastburn
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Phillip H. Eastburn was born June 13, 1938 in Memorial Hospital in Wilmington, DE to Harrison W. Eastburn and Gertrude J. Eastburn (Sampson). He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara of 40 years who died in 2002. He is survived by his son, Jeffrey and his wife, Cindi of Landenberg, Pennsylvania.
Jeff & Cindi would like to pay special tribute to Phil’s devoted companion Karen MacCord whose love and support for their father has been tremendous and will always be remembered. Jeff and Cindi would also like to express their appreciation and love to their English family from across the pond, Pauline, Eddie & Claire. Their unwavering love and support for Phil, Jeff & Cindi will never be forgotten.
Mr. Eastburn was the IT Manager for the Budd Company in Philadelphia and retired in 2000 after 40 years of service. He was a member of New London Masonic Lodge #545.
His hobbies included the restoration of an 18th century house in Kemblesville, PA where he resided with his family since 1975, after growing up in Stanton, DE and residing in the Newark area for 13 years. Horses, owning, showing and horse racing were a favorite pastime of Mr. Eastburn. He owned several pleasure horses over the years and enjoyed horse racing at Delaware Park. He supported the University of Pennsylvania New Bolton Center and a contributor of the Old Friends retirement center for Thoroughbred horses, in Georgetown, Kentucky.
Fords were of special interest, especially Thunderbirds and muscle cars.
The family kindly requests donations be made in memory of Phil to the University Of Pennsylvania School Of Veterinary Medicine, and directed to the “Barbaro Fund for Excellence”: mailing address: Office of Development & Alumni Relations, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, 3800 Spruce Street, Suite 172E, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg, PA. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
Jeff - we are sorry for your
Jeff - we are sorry for your loss. We know how much you loved your dad and did what you could to make his life easier. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We miss you at the Township office.
Donna Dea
Donna,
Donna,
Our Franklin Township family has been wonderful with their kind words and offers of help, during this difficult time.
Thank you,
Jeff & Cindi Eastburn
Jeff; you and your family
Jeff; you and your family are in my prayers. May your Dad be at eternal peace. Just keep all of the good memories with you. David Paul Snyder
Sincerest Condolences
We're sending our sincerest condolences to Phil's family. We had the pleasure of knowing for Phil for a year and enjoyed our small talks with him. Karen, we are here for you day or night if you need us. Sending you lots of hugs and prayers. Love, The Bacon Family (Karen's Neighbors)
Phil Eastburn
We are sending our thoughts and prayers to Phil's family but especially to Karen. Through Karen and the many ITC events we attended together we had the pleasure of meeting Phil and being able to spend the time together. Our thoughts and prayers are with Karen during this very difficult time of sorry. Karen we are here for you. Please call whatever you may need. Please take care of yourself and know how much Phil will be missed by many, especially at ITC events and car shows. May Phil RIP. Love, Joe and Nancy Dougherty
Phil Eastburn
KAREN so sorry to learn of Phil's passing. Gabe & I are glad we were able to see him at the convention in Cleveland this past August. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & the family during this difficult & sad time. Susan & Gabe Sganga
Phil Eastburn
A good friend will be missed.
Thank you for posting Phillip
Thank you for posting Phillip's obit in the Wilmington News Journal. I was one of his classmates in the Conrad High School, Class of 1956. He was a fine man and I am glad that he led such a good life.
Conrad High School
Dear Charles,
We are happy to know that my father's obituary reached one of his old classmates. He was a loving father and was always there for my wife and me.
Jeff & Cindi Eastburn
I am sending my condolences
I am sending my condolences to Phil's family. I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Phil for more than 36 years. We both worked at the Budd Company in the IT department. Phil was in PA and I was in our corporate IT office in Michigan.. but we're on the phone daily working together on many projects. I enjoyed our long talks and learned a lot from Phil. We stayed connected in his retirementand and it was alway a pleasure to hear his deep voice... he will be missed.
My prayers are with Phil's family .
Mike Donofrio
Mike,
Mike,
Thank you! I remember my father talking about you growing up, always with a smile!
My best,
Jeff Eastburn