Celebrating the life of
Phil Carlyle Coulter
April 10, 1913 - August 04, 2008
Phil Carlyle Coulter, former resident of The Landings, passed away on August 4, 2008 in Savannah at the age of 95. He was the loving husband of the late Belisa Rich Coulter who preceded him in death in 1981.
Mr. Coulter was born in Churubusco, IN on April 10, 1913, the son of the late Lawrence and Ollie McLain Coulter. He was a graduate of Churubusco High School and continued his formal education at DePauw University where he earned his degree in 1935. He joined International Business Machines immediately afterward. In 1943, he entered the United States Navy where he served for two years in the American Theatre. Phil was employed as a Project Manager at IBM until 1960. He also worked for Union Carbide and the Radio Corporation of America. Later he was a Country Director for International Executive Service Corps and was assigned to Djakarta, Indonesia, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tehran, Iran and New York City. He was the Director of the Chamber of Commerce in Darien, CT. He was an avid golfer and bridge player as well as a church and community volunteer. He raised his family in Darien, CT and retired to Skidaway Island in 1984. Recently he resided at Savannah Square in Savannah, GA.
Mr. Coulter was preceded in death by his loving wife who he married in 1941, Belisa Rich Coulter. He is survived by three children and their spouses, Jane Coulter Bassett and husband Stephen Bassett of Hilton Head Island, SC, Robert McLain Coulter and wife Sean Coulter of Hobe Sound, FL and Belisa Coulter Hogan and husband Michael of Philadelphia, PA; he is also survived by seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren and his brother Don who resides in Palm Desert, CA.
A memorial service will be held at St. Peter's Episcopal Church on August 21, 2008 at 10:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 3 Westridge Road, Savannah, GA 31411.
I just wanted to say how sorry I am to hear of Mr. Phils passing. I met him thru his late wife, Susie Coulter of whom I tutored on her computer. I was in high school back then in the mid 90's and did not drive, so he would come and pick me up, and take me home. And he would often talk about his days at IBM, and his family, and showed me pictures of them all. Oh he loved his kids so much, and talked of them and their accomplishments. As I look back in my memory bank I remember riding with him in his black audi I believe it was back and forth on Skidaway road.. just chatting away, and he would often give me a jar of pickles that he made. Man were those pickles good. He was such a joy to be around, God is lucky to have him in heaven making his special pickles.. Rest well Mr. Phil, you deserve it.
- Stephen Patterson, Atlanta, GA
Our deepest condolences from Dr. Landa's office. I took your father over to Day Surgery in a wheel chair one day for his pre-op appointment and we talked all the way over. When we got there he said 'Thank you so much....not for the ride but for the company.' You could tell in a very short time, he was a special man who loved his family very much. We will miss seeing him.
- Robin Pulaski, Savannah, GA
Mr. Phil was a great dancer at all our parties. He enjoyed all the activities here. I will miss the Savannah Strut with Phil to the sounds of the band. My condolences to the family.
- Billie, Savannah, GA
To the family of Phil we extend our deepest sympathy. Bill used to play poker with him and his buddies on Wednesday evenings at the Squares. We will always remember this past New Year's Eve at the Squares. He was dancing and loving every minute of it. He was a special gentleman. Peace be with him.
- Marie & Bill Robinson, Savannah, GA
My condolences to the family. I am the director of Palmetto Inn at Savannah Square. Mr. Phil had a lot of ideas and suggestions on what was best for the facility and he was usually right. I enjoyed his sense of humor and many times asked his advice. I will miss him.
- Kimberly Christopher, Hardeeville, SC
I just wanted to say how sorry I am to hear of Mr. Phils passing. I met him thru his late wife, Susie Coulter of whom I tutored on her computer. I was in high school back then in the mid 90's and did not drive, so he would come and pick me up, and take me home. And he would often talk about his days at IBM, and his family, and showed me pictures of them all. Oh he loved his kids so much, and talked of them and their accomplishments. As I look back in my memory bank I remember riding with him in his black audi I believe it was back and forth on Skidaway road.. just chatting away, and he would often give me a jar of pickles that he made. Man were those pickles good. He was such a joy to be around, God is lucky to have him in heaven making his special pickles.. Rest well Mr. Phil, you deserve it.
- Stephen Patterson, Atlanta, GA
Our deepest condolences from Dr. Landa's office. I took your father over to Day Surgery in a wheel chair one day for his pre-op appointment and we talked all the way over. When we got there he said 'Thank you so much....not for the ride but for the company.' You could tell in a very short time, he was a special man who loved his family very much. We will miss seeing him.
- Robin Pulaski, Savannah, GA
Mr. Phil was a great dancer at all our parties. He enjoyed all the activities here. I will miss the Savannah Strut with Phil to the sounds of the band. My condolences to the family.
- Billie, Savannah, GA
To the family of Phil we extend our deepest sympathy. Bill used to play poker with him and his buddies on Wednesday evenings at the Squares. We will always remember this past New Year's Eve at the Squares. He was dancing and loving every minute of it. He was a special gentleman. Peace be with him.
- Marie & Bill Robinson, Savannah, GA
My condolences to the family. I am the director of Palmetto Inn at Savannah Square. Mr. Phil had a lot of ideas and suggestions on what was best for the facility and he was usually right. I enjoyed his sense of humor and many times asked his advice. I will miss him.
- Kimberly Christopher, Hardeeville, SC
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
