Phillip Allen Myhrvold

Phillip Allen Myhrvold, 87, of North Bend, Oregon, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2024, surrounded by the family he loved and the laughter he inspired. Phil’s final chapter followed a brief illness, closing a remarkable 43 year streak of confounding the medical community with his resilience. A self-proclaimed “medical miracle and mystery,” Phil defied the odds with grit, humor and sheer stubbornness.

Born January 25, 1937, in Wanderoos, Wisconsin, Phil graduated from Marshfield High School in 1955 and proudly served as an Army Airborne Ranger. After his military service, he began his lifelong career with Coos Head Timber as a teenager and retired in 2003 — a feat of sheer endurance.

Phil’s love for hunting, fishing, gardening, golfing, and tinkering in his garage defined much of his life. His competitive streak and wickedly sarcastic sense of humor made him both formidable and unforgettable, whether on the golf course, at the breakfast table with friends, or while sharing his bounty of game meat, crab and fish. Phil showed his love not through words, but by showing up, helping out and delivering the freshest catch of the day.

Phil is preceded in death by his parents, George and Ellen; and siblings, Gerald, Stuart; and Marilyn Crandall. He is survived by his sister, Georgene Varley; his wife of 59 years, Shelia; his sons, Ed (Leila) and Bob (Tracy); his daughter, Lori; and his four granddaughters, Tiera (Clifford); Brittany (Justin); Tianna; and Shayla. He leaves behind 11 great-grandchildren: Cameron, Jonathan, Breighden, Lhanden, Greason, Cahmden, Averie, Paxton, Evalynn, Luellah, and Hazlee.

Phil often joked that everyone should be named after him, and his family delivered; Breighden and Averie carry the name Philip, while Lori and Tianna honor him with the middle name Allan. Phil would no doubt be thrilled to remind them of this honor whenever possible.

Phil is also survived by his lifelong fishing, golfing, hunting and breakfast crew — Buzz, Lou, Corey, Jeff, Butch, Brad, and Jim — friends who stuck by him through every big catch, bad joke and friendly competition.

Phil’s loss is deeply felt, but his legacy of love, laughter and generosity will carry on in the countless stories he leaves behind.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to BASA, P.O. Box 1624, Coos Bay, OR 97420.

His loss may be great, but the memories greater.

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