PHILLIP EUGENE VANCE

December 6, 1953 ~ October 24, 2012
He was born December 6, 1953, in Rolla, Mo., the son of the late Ivin Eugene and Clara Mae (Harris) Vance.
Phillip attended and graduated from Dixon High School.
He was united in marriage on August 16, 2002, in Jefferson City, to Deborah Lynn Wieberg who resided at the home.
Phillip worked for the Missouri Department of Corrections retiring July 1, 2011 as a Captain.
Phillip enjoyed landscaping and gardening. He took great pride in a well manicured lawn. He also enjoyed computers and the outdoors.
Other survivors include: three children, Phillip Vance, Jr.; Michael (Jill) Williams; Ashlee (Kyle) Hedrick; one grandchild, Joseph Williams; and two siblings, Pamela (Ralph) Martin, Dixon; and Jesse (Deborah) Vance, Dixon.
A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, October 27, 2012, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with Pastor David Vansandt officiating.
Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, ,memorials are suggested to Hospice Compassus, 600 Monroe Street, Suite 100, Jefferson City, Mo 65101; or to the American Heart Association, 915 County Ridge Drive, Jefferson City, Mo 65109.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
Debbie, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. I did not know your husband, but I have spoken to you so many times and know you are such a nice person. So sorry for your loss. Take care and God Bless You and your family. Pamela
You and your family are in our prayers, it was with great honor to work with Captain Vance.
Debbie, I am so sorry for you loss. Please let Sonny and I know if there is anything we can do.
Sorry to hear that Phillip passed away. I have been friends and worked with Jesse at Fort Leonard Wood for 20+ years before moving to Kansas City.Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers during this time of sadness.Sincerely,Brian and Robin ShayGrain Valley, MO
Debbie: I am so sorry for your loss. It hard and I know what you are going through but you will get past this I promise. Friends and family will be your biggest resource to lean on. Time doesnt heal all wounds. Some you learn to live with and move on. Remember the good times. Thats all that matters now.George
My heart goes out to the family. We all loved Phillip very much!!!! Prayers to you all!!!
Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss.Our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.Capt. Kenneth McDaniel and Family
May God wrap His loving arms around you all and give you His comfort during this difficult time. Phil will be greatly missed.
Debbie, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
I worked with Phil at JCCC and he was always personable and someone you could talk to. He always smiled when he saw me and always had something good to say. He will be greatly missed by all.
Captain Phil was a very good person, he was a good boss and a good friend. It was a pleasure working for him at JCCC in the Captain’s office. He was admired by alot of people. I am so sorry for your loss and my heart is with you at this time. I will be praying for your family.SincerelyJane Ihler
Debbie, we are so sorry to hear about Phillip. We just learned at the beginning of the week that he was ill. I wish we could have gotten to know him better, he seemed like such a genuinely nice person. We hope you remember him fondly and will be thinking of you often.Susan and Allen H.