Philip Lynn Hulme
The News-Examiner, 3 June 2015, page 11
Philip Lynn Hulme, 90, died of age related illnesses on May 22, 2015 in Provo, Utah. Phil was born to John and La Verna (Faylor) on June 20, 1924 in Bloomington Idaho. He was the fourth of six children. Phil loved small town life and helped his father on the family ranch. He also loved music and taught himself to play various instruments. He showed a knack for singing in harmony at a very young age.
Phil married Lois Lee Bridges on Oct 11, 1946 in the Idaho Falls Temple. Together they taught school in Bloomington, Idaho. Later they moved to Montpelier where they welcomed four children: Thomas, Bradley, Sandra and Brent. Phil worked as a postal employee for 35 years finishing his career as Postmaster in Paris Idaho. Following retirement he opened Phil's Travel Service in Montpelier. he took many travelers around the world and has been to all 50 states. He was a member of the Lions Club and sang with the Lions Trio for 30 years. He served on the Bear Lake School Board and was chairman to finish and light "M" Hill.
Phil served as Bishop, in a Stake Presidency, Scout Master and many other callings in the LDS Church. Phil and Lois Lee served a mission the North Carolina, Charlotte mission. In his later years, he continued to conduct choirs and entertain groups by singing and playing his ukulele. His music brought joy and laughter to people wherever he traveled.
He is survived by his brother Charles Hulme (Connie) sister Lucille Smart (Grant) his children, Thomas (Carol) Bradley (Jane Reints) Sandra Phokeerdoss (Morris) and Brent (VaLene) Phil had 16 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held in Montpelier on Saturday, May 30, 2015. Interment was in the Montpelier City Cemetery.