Philip Lewis Pittman, 87, died on Feb. 23, 2025 in Albuquerque New Mexico from advanced symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Born on March, 24, 1937 in Centerville, Iowa, he spent most of his pre-college life in West Des Moines, Iowa and during his service to the U.S. Army, he lived in Chinon, France. He and his wife moved to Lake Mills, Iowa, then Racine, Wisconsin, then resided in Oak Park, Illinois for over 40 years until they moved out to Rio Rancho, New Mexico and finally Albuquerque, New Mexico for some amazing sunsets.
Phil was a proud and loyal alum of both Valley High School in West Des Moines and Drake University in Des Moines (Bachelor of Science in Business Administration). Accounting, computers and data analysis were some of his various careers. After college, he joined the Army and worked in the finance section. He was stationed in Chinon, France where his college sweetheart, Carol came over and married him in 1960. He has been a lifelong member of the church where he very much enjoyed singing in the choir and serving as a lay leader and Sunday School director.
He inherited his love of family history from his mom and also considered himself an expert in accounting, even offering to do the books for the Ravenna Senior Living Center up to his final time on this plain. He also enjoyed singing the oldies during Karaoke.
Phil was extremely proud of those he is survived by, including his three children and their spouses, Mike (Tara), Michelle (Tony) and Doug (Janice); his seven grandchildren, Joel, Kyle, Dillon, Grace, Tyler, Kodi and Jesse; and his three great-granddaughters, Abigail, Isabella and Arianna. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Dorothy Pittman, and his wife, Carol Pittman (West).
A celebration of his life will be held on April 5, at McLaren’s Resthaven Chapel in West Des Moines, Iowa. Visitation with the family will start at 1 p.m. followed by a service at 2 p.m.
Please consider donations in Phil’s name to the Parkinson’s Foundation or the Alzheimer’s Association.