Philip F. Burrows, 85, formerly of Milton, Wis., died on May 15, 2012 at the East Moline (Ill.) Nursing Home. Philip was born February 1, 1927 in the Town of Genesee, Allegany County, N.Y., to Myron A. Burrows and Gertrude (Irish) Burrows. He had six brothers and two sisters. Philip married Harriet V. (Depew) Babcock on February 6, 1946. He attended Friendship (N.Y.) Central School. After serving in the United States Air Force as an aircraft engine mechanic, he returned home and finished high school at Richburg (N.Y.) Central School. Most of his gainful work was for Butler Manufacturing Company, holding various jobs in Galesburg, Ill., Kansas City, Mo., Sioux Falls, S.D., and Milton, Wis. Phil was a faithful member at Seventh Day Baptist churches in Nile, N.Y., Kansas City, Sioux Falls, and Milton. He was ordained as Deacon in Kansas City. At the SDB Conference level he served as a member of the Memorial Fund Board and the Tract and Communication Council. Phil also served the Milton Kiwanis Club as secretary for many years. His hobbies were bowling and golf. Surviving him are two stepchildren, Calvin P. Babcock and Carolyn M. Babcock Gould; three brothers, Harold, Duane, and Victor Burrows; five step-grandchildren.
