James D. Phillips (Jim) age 88, passed away at CRMC on Sunday December 10, 2023, with his loving wife by his side. He was born May 29, 1935, in Omaha, Nebraska to Ruth Phillips Christoff and J. Doyle Phillips.
Jim was married to the love of his life, Virgina (Ginny) Nieman on October 20, 1956. He was employed by the Wyoming Highway Department, now WYDOT for 33 ½ years as a Quality Control Inspector for steel girders for bridges. He was also in the Nebraska and Wyoming Army National Guard for 27 years attaining the rank of master sergeant.
He loved traveling in their motorhome and spending 25 years in their winter home in Yuma, Arizona. He belonged to the Good Sam RV Club and High Plains Drifter Motorcoach Club. He was also a member of the American Welding Society.
He is survived by his wife, Ginny of 67 years; and 2 sisters-in-law, Norine Nieman of Omaha, Nebraska and Cindy Fox of Council Bluffs, Iowa.
He is preceded in death by his mother, father, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Per his request, there will be no services. Cremation has taken place.