Robert Arntzen Phillips

Death date: Apr 16, 2004

Mr. Robert Arntzen Phillips of Gravette, AR passed away Friday, April 16, 2004 in Springdale, AR. He was born in Tyler MN to Robert A. and Ina Barbara (Arntzen) Phillips. He was a computer consultant and a member of the First Chur Read Obituary

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Robert Galanter (Friend And Student)

397w ago

I first met Bob in 1968. I was attending the Milwaukee Area Technical College where I was studying computers and electronics, and Bob was one of my instructors. Due to our common technical interests we formed a friendship which lasted all of these many years. A few years after I graduated, Bob and Marilyn bought a home just 3 houses away from mine. Our common interests in music and electronics and computers formed a bond which transcended the distance from Milwaukee to Gravette after their move to Arkansas. When Bob and Marilyn traveled to Milwaukee on church related matters, we would always find time to have a nice visit and catch up on the latest in each others lives. On several ocassions I was able to travel to Gravette and stay with Bob and Marilyn whose hospitality was always 5 star.

What can you say about a man who gave so very much to the many lives that he touched. I will carry the wealth of knowledge he imparted to me as a lasting tribute to his memory. He was my teacher, my mentor and my dearest friend. I shall miss him greatly as will all those whose lives he touched.

I know we'll be together again someday when the Lord call me home, but until then I will miss you Bob.

Bob And Martha Harness (Friend)

397w ago

MARILYN I WOULD JUST LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR FEELINGS TO YOU. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BOTH OF YOU BEING SUCH GOOD NEIGHBORS TO MOTHER AND DAD. THEY WERE FORTUNATE TO HAVE KNOWN YOU BOTH. MOTHER MISSED YOU AND I KNOW LOOSING A LOVED ONE IS A EMPTY SPACE BUT COMFORTING WHEN WE KNOW WHERE THEY ARE. MUCH LOVE MARTHA & BOB

Kim Hendren (Friend/Family)

397w ago

We agree with Gayla. Bob, Marilynn, and I also talked a lot about flying since they were fly nuts too. Precious memories of the many late night trips Bob and I took to the transmitter on the mountain will always linger!!!

Following is the transcript of a tribute that will be made to Bob during KBVA's inspirational music this next Sunday morning, April 25, 2004 (exactly 8 months before Christmas):

It was back in 1991. KBVA - Variety 106.5 had just commenced broadcasting across these beautiful Ozarks.

One evening during those early days we received a telephone call from a listener. "Do you know that your music is not being broadcast in stereo?" was the question.

And so, KBVA radio had its first contact with a transplanted engineer from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who insisted on good broadcast quality. On that night in the first days of this broadcasting station, Bob and Marilynn phillips became an integral part of the Variety 106.5 broadcasting family.

For more than two decades, Bob Phillips served as one of the engineers who was always ready, 24 hours and day - 7 days a week to keep the equipment working so that we could keep the music coming.

Robert Arntzen Phillips died April 16, 2004, and is survived by his wife, Marilynn.

Bob made a difference with his time and talent - and KBVA Radio is part of that difference he made!

So, from Gayla and all of us here at the station, we say, "Thanks, Bob and Marilynn" and we pledge to continue your work with KBVA Variety 106.5.

Gayla Mckenzie (Friend)

397w ago

Bob was the computer man that helped get KBVA up and running over 12 years ago. When I had a problem, Bob was always kind enough to come up and help, even if it was 3 in the morning. I have so many wonderful and funny memories of him. Mrs. Phillips, (since you were my former teacher, I can't bring myself to call you Marilyn), you will be in my prayers.

Frank Leeman

397w ago

Our sincere sympathy to you, Marilyn in your loss.

thinking of you. Bob ad Joan Martz .

Joyce Anders (Acquaintance)

397w ago

I remember Bob as a good friend and
neighbor.
My thoughts and prays are with you.
Joyce Anders

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