Phillip Neelands Obituary (1940 - 2022)

Phillip Dennis Neelands, a long-time resident of Murray, Utah, passed away on 4/29/22 at St. Marks Hospital. Phil was born in Bell, CA on 7/25/1940 to Norman & Margaret Neelands. He attended an all boys Catholic high school in Redondo Beach, CA where he graduated in 1958. He was working at Jim Dandy Grocery Store in Redondo Beach, CA where he was trained as a butcher following his graduation. He continued to work as a butcher for over 40 years. He retired from Fresh Grocery Store in Draper, UT in 2016. He married Francine Lawrence in 1963. They wed in Redondo Beach, CA and raised 4 children. He opened two butcher shops , one in Anaheim, CA in 1961 and sold it in 1974. It was called Budget Master Meats. Phil moved to Murray, UT in 1995. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing with his buddies after retirement, and watching football and baseball. Phil will be remembered for his love to be around family and creating memories. Phil is survived by his two daughters, Charlene Chartier of Murray, UT and Cathy Mckinney of Orange County, CA; 6 grandchildren: Phillip Hoff, Jodette Hahn, Jeremy Chartier, Harmony Dumas, Destiny Guerra , Alexandra Weagraff, Shane Mckinney , and Shayla Mckinney; 4 great-grandchildren; and several nieces & nephews. A viewing will be held on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Funeral Home, 4760 South State Street, Murray, Utah. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 12, at 11:30 a.m. at Elysian Burial Gardens,1075 East 4580 South, Millcreek, Utah.