Phillip Michael Nelson, 77, of Peoria, AZ passed away March 23, 2008. Born Feb. 12, 1931 in Chicago, IL. He retired with honors from the U.S.A.F. serving his country in the Korean War. He also was a lineman retired from Qwest Telephone Co. A loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, Phillip is survived by his wife Patricia of 59 years. Children: Phillip Nelson, Jr., Steven Nelson, Roy Nelson and Kimberly Theerkorn; 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by is daughter Linda Beaumont July 18, 2005.