Dallas Louis Phillips

Dallas Louis Phillips, age 81, of Bayfield, CO, passed away peacefully at home on July 31, 2024. Born on May 20, 1943, in LaGrande, OR. 

Dallas was a kind-hearted and humble individual who enjoyed the simple pleasures in life and cherished his family and friends profoundly. After completing his high school education in Elgin, Oregon, Dallas served in the army for two years as a construction engineer. His career included significant time as a logger, specializing in topping and trimming trees, and he later served as the caretaker of the Bayfield Cemetery. 

Being outdoors is where Dallas found joy; camping, fishing, hunting, ATVing, hunting mushrooms or just working in his yard. In his later years, Dallas became a regular at the Bayfield Senior Center, where he enjoyed playing pool, bingo, and sharing meals with friends. The senior center became a place of great social connection for him, where he formed lasting friendships. 

Dallas is survived by his sisters, Janice Quimby of WV and Chloe Kremer (Dan) of Bayfield, his nephew, Brian Wiebe and great niece & nephews; Jordan (Shaneaka), Kenzie, John Mike and Damian. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Arleta Phillips, and nephew Scott Wiebe.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Bayfield Senior Center on August 9, 2024, at 1:00 PM. Dallas's life will be honored among friends and family, reflecting on a life well-lived. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.