Phillip G. Sanson

Phil Sanson, 81, of Creston, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines. A Celebration of Life Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, at Powers Funeral Home in Creston. Services will be livestreamed by using the link under his obituary. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery, south of Creston. Pastor Tim Maxa will officiate. Open visitation, with family receiving friends, will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, at Powers Funeral Home in Creston.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are to the family. Online condolences may be made at www.powersfh.com.

Phillip Guy Sanson was born on May 14, 1943, to Elsie and Hugh Sanson in California. Phil graduated from Creston High School in 1961.

On Aug. 25, 1961, he was united in marriage to Lola Berniece (Cottrell) at the United Methodist Church in Creston. They lived in Creston most of their married life and lived a few years in Council Bluffs. Phil retired from GITS Mfg. in Creston after 40 plus years.

Phil was an avid bowler for many years. His favorite pastime was flying radio-controlled airplanes with his friends. He enjoyed spending time with family and recent sightseeing trips.

He is survived by his son, Steven (Missy) Sanson of Corning; three daughters, Debra (Wayne) Blackwell of Rockford, Illinois; Shelly Groves of Lenox and Brenda Sanson of Granger; grandchildren: Cody (Candice) Sanson, Courtney Sanson (Kyle Pack), Cassidy (Michael) Hartley, Brett Johnson, Katie (Sam) Abell and Darian Huff: 18 great-grandchildren and close companion, Lana Downing.

Phil was preceded in death by his wife, Lola; his parents; brother, Charles; son-in-law, Randy; grandchildren, Heather and Jason and great-granddaughter, Soren Rose.

Phillip Guy Sanson was affectionately treasured by family and many friends. He will be dearly missed.