Phillip M. Coles, 61, passed away at his home on Whidbey Island Oct. 11, 2014. Betty Kemp, his beloved wife of 10 years, passed away June 25, 2014.

Phil was a longtime resident of Seattle but had enjoyed life on the island since 2003. Fishing for salmon was a favorite pastime. Phil was a proud member of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE Local 15) for 37 years. He enjoyed traveling around the country with theatrical productions such as Hello Dolly, Peter Pan and River Dance.

Phillip is survived by his loving sister, Virginia Ryser, of Auburn, Wash., stepdaughter, Janice Kemp; grandsons, Richard and Aaron Kemp; and, of course, Boogie, the family pup.

His father, Richard, and mother, Dolores, preceded him in death.

We will all miss him immensely.