Philip D. Brower

Mr. Philip D. Brower, age 84, of Leesburg passed away June 3, 2008 at Parkview Hospital of Fort Wayne. He was born on February 7, 1924, in Syracuse to Floyd M. & Alda (Guy) Brower.

On November 26, 1949, he married Eunice Bracken. She survives.

A lifetime area resident, Philip was the Superintendent of Equipment for Elkhart County High Department, retiring in 1987, after 34 years. He was also a farmer. He was a member of the Pierceton Presbyterian Church, WWII US Navy Veteran, serving on the submarine USS Cobia, North Webster American Legion Post 253, VFW and NRA. Philip was a 1942 graduate of Syracuse High School and attended Hemphill Diesel School in Memphis, TN.

Survivors include his Wife: Eunice Brower of Leesburg, 1 Daughter: Amy (Steve) Hegg of Indianapolis, 1 Son: Andy Brower of Elkhart, 1 Granddaughter: Kaley Brower of Plymouth. He was preceded in death by his Parents, 1 Sister: Martha Todd and 1 Brother: Max.

Services will be held on Friday, June 6, 2008, at 10:30AM, at Mishler-Eastlund Funeral Home, Harris Chapel, in Syracuse. Friends may call from 3-8PM Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will take place at North Webster Mock Addition, with a military graveside service. Pastor Steven M. Mullin will officiate. A Submarine Veterans Memorial Service will be held Thursday.

Memorial contributions may be made to Parkview Home Health and Hospice.