Phillip Scott Wells' Obituary
Phillip Scott Wells, 63, of Oakland Hills, CA died Monday, June 15, 2015 at Stanford Health Center following a courageously fought battle with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. He leaves his beloved wife of 33 years, Carol (Curran) Wells, his daughter Caitlin Elizabeth of New York City and his daughter Olivia Marie of Chicago. He is also survived by his sister Janet (Wells) Brunette of Fullerton, CA and her family, husband Steve, daughters Meggan and Janelle and son Collin. In addition, he is survived by close relatives including his sister-in-law Cheryl Curran of Medway, MA, his Aunt Ann Curran of Needham, MA and his Uncle Harold Wann of Fullerton, CA and his family, wife Lou and daughter Marilyn.
Born in Chicago on March 8, 1952, the son of Emmet and Mary Wells, he grew up in Fullerton, CA where he attended and graduated from Sonora High School, Class of 1970. Summers were filled with fun memories in Indiana with cousins Mary Yelton and Billy Rumbley. Phil went on to attend UC Davis, where he played football for his cherished Aggies. To this day, he was an avid UC Davis football fan and counts his fellow football teammates and Theta Xi fraternity brothers as his closest friends.
He met his wife Carol at a National Sales Meeting, where it was love at first sight. Following a long distance courtship, they were engaged just one month later in Boston. Their marriage was destined, a true testament to unconditional love, partnership, support and an undeniable enjoyment of one another.
Phil spent his career in the Healthcare industry, primarily in Sales, Managed Care and Account Management. He was most recently Vice President, Reimbursement for a diagnostic company.
In addition to football, Phil had a passion for history, golf, 60’s music and entertaining. But mostly, he loved his family and friends. Throughout their marriage, he, Carol and the girls moved 17 times and it didn’t matter where he was, home was wherever they were together. A few days before he passed, a Stanford nurse asked Phil what his favorite place he lived was, to which he quickly replied, ‘with Carol.’
Phil will forever be known as a kind gentleman, with an inviting smile and a warm heart. Phil never had a bad day, he cherished every moment happy for others because he was truly happy. His selfless nature and impeccable strength was seen by all and will not be forgotten, setting the utmost example for his daughters and loved ones.
These values, truly at Phil’s core, stemmed from his tremendous faith and belief in God. He was a devout Catholic and he and his family most recently were members of Corpus Christi Parish in Piedmont, CA.
A funeral mass will be held in celebration of Phil’s life at 11 AM on June, 23 at Corpus Christi Parish in Piedmont, CA. Immediately following the service, the celebration will continue at his favorite sports bar, Crogan’s in Montclair, CA.
If desired, donations can be made to the Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) division at Stanford Hospital at https://makeagift.stanford.edu/ (select ‘School of Medicine’ in the first box and select ‘Stanford Medicine (other)’ in the second box). All donations made in Phil’s memory will go to lower income BMT patients who cannot afford the financial obligations necessary to go through the transplant program. Please note ‘In memory of Phil Wells for the Patients’ Family Assistance Fund, BMT.’
Phil would want his loved ones to not cry and to know he is not gone, but to know he is with us always.
Do Not Cry
Do not cry for me, I am not gone.
I am walking with the Lord in His heavenly light.
Do not cry for me, I am still here. I am the wind in the trees,
the rain on the flowers and the sun on your face.
You will see my love in the eyes of your children, you will see my
smile and hear my laugh in the laughter of your babies.
Do not cry for me I am not gone, I will walk beside you through
the darkness into the light of day. I will remain in your hearts and
watch over you all.
Do not cry for me, for when the time comes for us to be reunited,
I will meet you at heaven’s gate and welcome you home.
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