David H. Phillips
1942-Aug. 17, 2006
Atherton, California

David H. Phillips of Atherton died August 17 at home after a brief battle with cancer. He was 64.

Mr. Phillips was born in Long Beach and attended schools in Berkeley and Los Altos. In 1963 he graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, where he was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity. After graduation, he served for two years as an officer in the U.S. Army. He was stationed in Korea and Spokane, Washington.

For 37 years, Mr. Phillips was a securities trader on the floor of the Pacific Stock Exchange, most recently with Morgan Stanley. For several years he served on the board of governors of the exchange, including a term as vice chairman.

After retiring in 2002, he spent time gardening, traveling and coaching the golf team at Woodside High School, a role he enjoyed very much, say family members.

He is survived by his wife of almost 39 years, Judy; daughters Elizabeth Kelley of Oak Park, Illinois, and Ashley Frieden of Atlanta, Georgia; mother Elizabeth Girgich; brothers John and James; and three grandchildren.

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