Phil passed away Friday March 4, 2016 at his residence in Brentwood, surrounded by family after fighting a brave battle with cancer at the age of 70.
He was born and raised in Mattoon, IL and graduated from Richwood High School in Peoria, IL in 1964. After high school he served in the United States Air Force from 1967-1970 and was deployed to Da Lot, Vietnam. After an honorable discharge from the Air Force he attended the Los Medanos College Police Academy and was hired by the Contra Costa Sheriffs Office in 1977. Throughout his 24 year career with the Sheriffs Office he worked in the jail, patrol,was a field training officer,worked in the DA's office, investigations and SWAT. He was promoted to sergeant in 1991 and finished his career in the Coroners division and retired in 2001.
Phil and his wife Nancy enjoyed retirement, taking small trips in their motorhome, and trips to Reno with family and friends. Phil was married to Nancy for 22 years and was by her side when she passed away on March 10, 2015.
Phil is survived by his children Christopher White, David Toline and Suzanne McCord. His grandchildren Tyler and Ethan White, Tabitha Glenn, Thomas Toline, and Samantha and Shelbi Ripley. Great-grandchildren Sophie Glenn and Mary and Felicity Gaitan. Older brother Fred White and younger sister Linda Pecaut. Phil was preceded into death by his twin brother Paul White.
A celebration of life for Phil and Nancy will be held on Thursday April 14, 2016 from 10am to 2pm at the Veterans Memorial Hall 757 1st St., Brentwood. An internment will follow at Union Cemetery in Brentwood, CA.