"I will never forget Phil. He was the first, and best, boss that I ever had. He always had a smile on his face and he was always there as a friend to those in need. It's not possible to tell just one Phil story without going right into another one and laughing until it hurts. I consider myself lucky that I had the chance to know Phil and be his friend. "
In loving memory of
Phillip "Phil" Haskett
Phillip Kay Haskett, 63, passed away in his Indianapolis home. He was the son of William and Aletha (Games) Haskett, born January 19, 1945 in Westfield, IN. Phil was a loving father to his sons, Scott (Holly) Haskett and Craig Haskett. He is also survived by granddaughters; Olivia and Meredith Haskett; brother, William Haskett; sisters, Patricia Monroe and Elizabeth Ann Trietsch. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Judith Hohl. He will be greatly missed by his immediate and extended family, the Apples? as well as those he worked with throughout the years at Putt Putt and McGilvery?s. He was a friend to all. Family and friends will gather on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 from 4-8 p.m. in Leppert Mortuary, Smith Carmel Chapel where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 13th at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in the Carmel Cemetery. You are invited to visit www.leppertmortuary.com to leave a personal message, sign the guestbook or make contributions to the American Heart Association.
Tributes
"The putt-putt family has lost another one of the best It was very sad for many of us when Phil left the 34th street location, but this news is truly downheartening. We will always have great memories of playing at 34th street and Phil was a big reason wht the momories are so good. To Scott and Craig and the rest of the famiy- our deepest condolences. "
"I don't have words for how sad I feel, the memories are flodding in, all good. You are so loved and will be so missed. I feel blessed to have known you, thank you for being the person you were. Scott and Craig, you will be in my prayers always."
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"Phil, all those years can't have gone by so fast. You were one of the "good" guys. My heart felt saddness goes to your family. The memories of our yourth are still with me. God has you now, and heaven is sweeter with you there. Connie"
"Phil was truely one of a kind. Always in a wonderful mood,friendly and well liked by everyone. The world has lost one of the good guys and he will be truely missed by all that knew of him. My deepest and most sincere condolences to Craig, Scott and the rest of his family.McGilverys Speedway will miss you. "
"Craig, my deepest sympathy to you and the rest of the family. I always have considered Phil a good friend and just Sunday night had a nice conversation with him. The biggest compliment I always gave Phil was that he and my former partner Ted Honey were alike. The reason being that I have never known anyone that didn't like them and always had kind words to say about them."
"Craig and the rest of your family, We are so sorry for the loss of your father. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. Know that you are in our thoughts."
"I knew Phil for 34 years; I can't think of better friend or a more gentle and giving soul as Phil! Craig, Scott and your families have Cathy's and mine deepest sympathy...the world has lost a true gentleman, a kind and giving soul, and a charm that could make the darkest day worth enjoying....Phil will be sorely missed, but not forgotten."
"Phil was a great person to work for, but more importantly he was a great friend. We didn't see each other very often after I left McGilverys, but it was always great to sit and laugh with him when possible. He always had a smile and that made you smile. I'm thankful for the last time I saw him, I hugged him and told him what a great person I thought he was; he just laughed at me. I agree with the others, Phil was truly one of the "good guys" and will be missed greatly."
"Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. "
"As a distant father, it was comforting knowing that Phil was on hand. His influence molded my two children into the people they are today. A 'BIG' void will felt by all. I will miss the 'taxi trips' and that smile. And we all know what that smile was about.He was a true friend. "
"The passing of Phil saddens me greatly. Phil could not have been a better boss and friend. He was a friend to all and always wore a smile. His smile touched alot of lives. My deepest sympathy goes out to Phil's family and friends."
"Phil, I will miss you so much!!! After having the pleasure of you into so many of our lives for so long....you then shared all your great qualities with the Avon folk and recently came back full-time in our (Speedway) lives. It is not fair that you were taken from us so quickly. I will cherish our good times (the lady in the pool!) and your smile forever. God took Ted Honey from us and now you...it is true that he takes the good ones!!!!"
"my deepest sympathy to Phils Family. He was one of the "GOOD" guys. It was a honor to have known himBarry B. (table 60 crew @ McGilvery"
"Phil......one of the greatest bosses I ever had. I don't think I ever saw him mad at anyone or anything. He was always so calm, cool, and collected and had a heart of gold. I am so sad to see him go and will never forget the great person he was. "
"phil, one of the greatest bosses a person could ask for!!! i have so many stories of the philster, that i just cant tell one. i will say that this place will be a little more lonelier without his humor and love!!! craig, i love you!!! whatever you need im here>"
"A finer man there never was. "
"Thanks to Uncle Phil my birthdays at Putt Putt were always the best. We will all miss him."
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"To Craig and all the Haskett family--I can just say to you that there is not a better person that I have even known than Phil. He was just a great guy. I saw him last working at McGilverys and my memory of Phil is of that night as I had no clue that would be the final time I would be able to speak with him. I am deeply saddened."
"I have wonderful memories of my time at McGilvery's and Phil was a big reason for that. He was always willing to do for "his girls" whether it was a home improvement project, a garage sale, a late night trip to Denny's or a Halloween trip to Vegas (remember Father Phil!) It was always comforting to drive past McGilvery's or Putt Putt and see Phil's red truck. You knew once inside you would find a real friend. God Bless to his family. We are all better for knowing him."
"Phil was like a big brother to me. He was instrumental in getting me started playing Putt-Putt in 1972, when I was 11. A game that has been a big part of my life ever since. Phil would go out of his way to help anyone and I have nothing but wonderful memories of my times with Phil, from he waiting an extra hour after closing for my ride to pick me up, to his taking 15 kids to Texas to represent the course for a junior (JPA) national tournament.We've all lost a great friend."
"Although I never got to know Phil all that well, his son Craig is a close friend and room mate. Phil was always nice to me and I always liked him even though I didn't know him. There was always a cool mood about him which I percieved as very genuine. I am saddened by the loss, and my grieving friends and neighbors. I am glad there is all this love surrounding him, his family, and all his many friends."