Obituary

Phillip James McKeirnan

October 1, 1950–March 1, 2022

Phillip James McKeirnan, 71, longtime Pullman, Wash., resident passed away March 1, 2022 at his home.

Phil was born October 1, 1950 in Pomeroy, Wash., to Robert and Marian (Robertson) McKeirnan. He grew up in Pomeroy, Asotin and Colfax until the family moved to Pullman while Phil was in the sixth grade. He graduated from Pullman High School and received his Associate degree from Spokane Falls Community College. Phil met Gloria Lobe in 1970 and they married in 1972. They later divorced.

Phil worked in the agricultural industry his entire life in one way or another. He worked for the family business, McKeirnan Brothers, seeing it through many transitions over the years; from fertilizer supplier, farming, farm equipment repair, to automotive parts and repair as well. Later in life Phil went to work for NuChem until his retirement in 2008.

His life was built around farming and Phil enjoyed sharing stories and memories of his grandparent's farm in Pomeroy. He belonged to the Pine Grove Grange for years in Albion and always enjoyed visiting with his many friends in town. Phil took great pride in his Ewartsville farm, caring for his horses, tinkering on his Caterpillar tractors, and fixing anything that needed repair.

The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to Daniel Bickerdyke for taking such good care of Phil the last few years. His care and compassion allowed Phil to remain at his home as was his desire.

Phil was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his son Robert (Kelci) McKeirnan; three daughters Jennifer McKeirnan; Jody (Jason) Munn; Mary McKeirnan; four siblings Alice Greer; Roger McKeirnan; Lois Gust; Suzanne Hagen and six grandchildren.

A service of celebration is planned for May of 2022 and details will be announced when available. Corbeill Funeral Home of Pullman, Wash., has been entrusted with arrangements.

The family suggests memorial donations to the National Parkinson's Foundation. Online condolences may be sent to corbeillfuneralhomes.com