Do you not know? Have you not heard: The Everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth does not become weary or tired. His understanding is inscrutable. He gives strength to the weary, and to him who lacks might He increases power.
( Isaiah 40 : 28-29 )
Myrlan Barrett Phillipson
Myrlan Barrett Phillipson Calling Hours:
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Baker-Swan Funeral Home 
 
 Funeral Service:
Thursday, October 01, 2009
11:00 AM

First Baptist, Andover
Born: Sunday, August 22, 1920
Died: Sunday, September 27, 2009		 Memory Album
Obituary  
ANDOVER Myrlan B. Phillipson, 89, went to be with the Lord on Sunday (Sept. 27, 2009) at Wellsville Manor Care Center following a lengthy illness.

Mr. Phillipson was born on Aug. 22, 1920 in Hartsville to George and Grace (Rogers) Phillipson. He was a 1939 graduate of Canisteo High School. On July 3, 1946, in Andover, he married the love of his life, Catherine E. Perry, who survives.

Myrlan worked as a sub-foreman for National Fuel in Wellsville for 40 years until his retirement in 1985.

In addition to his wife of 63 years, he is survived by a fresh air daughter Ellen (Shaun) Baker of Cleveland, OH, special nephews who were like sons, Wayne (Judith) Grant of Andover and Danny (Dawn) Grant of Randleman, NC; 7 special grandchildren Melissa Grant, Danielle Grant, Misti Grant, Starr Grant, Mindi (Peter) Graham, Trevor (Heather) Grant and Seth (Shelly) Grant; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Myrlan was predeceased by an infant son, Garlyn Barnett Phillipson; a brother, George Phillipson, Jr.; two sisters, Dorothy Armstrong and Ardath Kline; and special friend, James H. Lehman.

Myrlan was an avid hunter, fisherman and trapper. He was a passionate NY Mets, Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres fan and in days gone by was a star player on the Andover Town Baseball team. He was a long time member of First Baptist Church of Andover, a 37 year member and past president of Andover Lions Club, life member of Andover Rod and Gun Club, and active in National Rifle Association and a founding member of Second Amendment Association. Additionally, he belonged to the Conservation Club, Masonic Masons, NYS Coon Dog Field Trial Association and Andover Golden Agers.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Baker-Swan Funeral Home in Andover. The funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Andover with Rev. Frank Troutman, officiating. Burial will follow in Hillside Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in Myrlans name may be made to First Baptist Church of Andover, Steeple Fund, PO Box 775, Andover, NY 14806 or Andover Volunteer Rescue Squad, PO Box 726, Andover, NY 14806.		 
When I Must Leave You
When I must leave you
for a little while,
Please do not grieve
and shed wild tears
And hug your sorrow to you
through the years.
But start out bravely
with a gallant smile;
And for my sake 
and in my name,
live on and do all 
things the same,
Feed not your loneliness
on empty days,
But fill each waking hour
in useful ways,
Reach out your hand 
in comfort and in cheer
And I in turn will comfort 
you and hold you near;
And never, never be 
afraid to die,
for I am waiting for you
in the sky!