28 Oct 1950 – 29 Nov 2004
3rd-Great-Grandson of Philip Cardon and Martha Marie Tourn
2nd- Great-Grandson of Marie Madeline Cardon and Charles Guild
Great-Grandson of William Oliver Guild and Nettie Heiner
Grandson of Mary Afton Heiner Guild and Vervin Raymond Gilson
Son of Vervin Raymond Gilson and Illa Jean Erlandson
Phil Douglas Gilson (Darling) left for a long river rafting trip November 29, 2004.
Phil was born in Salt Lake City on October 28, 1950 to Vervin and Jean Gilson. He attended Highland High School where he was a cheerleader. He was active in diving and was named All American. Also, he was a Utah State High School Diving Champion. A life long athlete, he enjoyed, golf, skiing, and tennis. He graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering.
Phil worked for P.M. Engineering, Robert & Schaffer, and Gilson Engineering. One of his greatest accomplishments was Project Manager of Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant.
Married Penny D. Tedesco (Bud) on April 14, 1984. Phil was extremely devoted to his family, Penny, Gabby, Pesto, Jelly Bean, and Monet.
Phil is survived by his wife, parents, brothers, Larry (Barb), Jim (Meg), and nieces and nephews.
A celebration of his life will be held at the Cottonwood Country Club, 1780 East Lakewood Drive, Salt Lake City, on Monday, December 6, 2004 from 5-7 p.m.
Thanks for the ride, Darling.
It was truly “Two For the Road”
Directors, Garner Funeral Home
Burial: Larkin Sunset Lawn Cemetery, SLC, UT
Published in the Deseret News, Sunday December 5th, 2004
Larkin Sunset Lawn Cemetery, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah
