More detail on this person: OBITUARY FOR PHILLIP ROY LEHRFELD "SKIP" Phillip Roy Lehrfeld (known fondly as Skip) of Riverton, Utah passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021, at the age of 80. After a year of declining health, Phillip died peacefully with his beloved wife Sophia. daughter Laura and his son in law Chad by his side. Skip was born in Waukegan, Illinois on May 29, 1941, to father Philip Roy Pink and mother Marion Adelle Olson. He was the only son of Philip Pink. His mom remarried to his stepfather Leon Lehrfeld. Over the years he became a big brother to Samuel Lehrfeld, Sharon Lehrfeld, Marci Lehrfeld, Sandy Lehrfeld and Raymond Lehrfeld. On May 7th, 1965 Skip married Sophia Mc Arthur in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, just three days before he left with the military for Vietnam. Three years later on June 21st, 1968 they were sealed in the Los Angeles Temple for time and all eternity. Skip proudly served our country, flying the SH-2 Seasprite helicopter. Stationed on the USS Independence he flew rescue missions, retrieving pilots who had been ejected from their planes. During his military service, Skip and Sophia lived in Lakehurst, New Jersey and then in Milton, Florida where he served as a flight instructor. Had a love of reading and listening to mystery stories on tape. He enjoyed learning about outer space and spent countless hours studying about our Solar System and beyond. He absolutely loved animated movies, especially Disney. One of his favorite things to do with his grandchildren was taking them to see Disney movies. His last smile while here on earth was seen while watching Toy Story with his granddaughter Arianna just a day before his passing. One of Skip's most admirable qualities was that he was always prepared. He loved planning every detail of the many road trips he took across the country to visit National Parks, family and friends. Saying that he took the council of emergency preparedness to heart is an understatement. He gathered supplies that he would have generously shared with any and all who would have needed it. Skip loved Genealogy. He served a 2 year service mission as a Genealogy Specialist, offering support to people all over the world while sharing his passion for family history and technical knowledge of the Family Search website. Skip was married to his beautiful bride Sophia for 56 years. Skip and Sophia celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with kids and grandkids in Hawaii. He enjoyed a helicopter ride around the Oahu and Kauai Hawaiian Islands. Skip was preceded in death by his parents and by his sister Sharon Lehrfeld. He is survived by his wife- Sophia Lehrfeld; children -Laura Christensen, Michael Lehrfeld, Benjamin Lehrfeld and David Lehrfeld; Son in law -Chad Christensen, daughter in law- Carlie Lehrfeld and Dawn Lehrfeld; grandchildren- Arianna, Connor, Arabella & Corbin Christensen, Evie & Lily Lehrfeld, Olivia & Katelyn Lehrfeld and Tim & Collin Butler. A viewing for Phillip "Skip" will be held Tuesday, October 26th, 2021, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The viewing will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 5246 West Gossamer Way in Riverton, Utah. The Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, October 27th, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Broomhead Funeral Home at 12600 South 2200 West in Riverton, Utah. All are invited to attend. The Graveside dedication will be immediately after the funeral service at the Utah Veterans Cemetery at 17111 S 1700 W Bluffdale, Utah. Skip will be receiving full military honors.
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