Phillip Starkey Solomon, age 23, was born on June 18, 1992 in Mesa, Arizona to Richard and Charlene Solomon. Phillip passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016. He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Alex Giles Solomon and both of his maternal and paternal grandparents. He is survived by his sister, Erica Nicole Solomon, parents, aunts, uncles and cousins. Phillip loved to ride his quad; go four wheeling; mud boggin’; romping, any chance he got. His favorite places to ride were Four Peaks, Sycamore Creek and Cholla Bay, Mexico. Phillip had a very adventurous spirit and would take every opportunity he could to have fun in this life. Spur of the moment road trips to Utah, New Mexico, California and Nevada – just for the fun of it. He lived life with his arms wide open and a smile on his face. It is with heavy hearts that we have to say goodbye to him now.
For those friends and family that would like to attend, there will be a graveside service at Mountain View Funeral Home and Cemetery, 7900 East Main Street, Mesa, Arizona, at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 30, 2016. We will also be hosting a celebration of Phillip’s life, immediately following the service, at Copper Still Moonshine Grill, 2531 S Gilbert Road, Ste 101, Gilbert, Arizona.
In lieu of flowers, we will be setting up a memorial fund in Phillip’s name.
http://phillipsolomonmemorialfund.mydagsite.com/
My dearest Phillip, I wrote a poem for you. I love and miss you so much!!
Don’t ask how I died, but how did I live?
With my arms open wide; with a smile to give.
Spur of the moment adventures;
Long drives in the night;
Romping up Four Peaks to my heart’s delight.
Don’t ask how I died, but how did I live?
With my arms open wide; with a smile to give.
I know family and friends are missing me now,
I would take it all back, if I only knew how.
Don’t ask how I died, but how did I live?
With my arms open wide; with a smile to give.
Not sure why I did this, I shouldn’t have tried,
I loved life so much, I shouldn’t have died.
Don’t ask how I died, but how did I live?
With my arms open wide; with a smile to
give.
Charlene you and Erica and all of your loved ones are in my prayers. Please know that if you ever need to talk I am here for you.
Charlene, my heart goes out to you and your family on the loss of your son Phillip. May the good LORD keep you and your family in his arms during your time of need. May you find peace with his passing and knowing you will see him again. Your special angel will now watch over you and yours until you meet again.
Blessings
Amanda Anagnostopoulos
Charlene, You are in my prayers and thoughts as you grieve the loss of Phillip. May God wrap his loving arms around you and your family now and in the days to come.
God Bless,
Renee Lobo
Omg seeing this breaks my heart! It’s all so real now): I will forever love you phil. You were my first love and will always hold a special place in my heart, thank you for giving me some of the greatest rides of my life! I love you so much Phil):
Charlene, I am so very to hear about the loss of your son Phillip. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May your memories of Phillip and the love of your family give you strength and peace in the days ahead.
Charlene, I was so sorry to hear of your son’s passing. I am praying that you will find some moments of joy in remembering your son. May the Lord bless you and keep you. May he lift his face upon you and give you peace.
Charlene, I know we have not been in touch for a long time, but it was not for lack of trying. Please accept our deepest sympathies on the loss of your dear son Phillip. I remember when he and Alex were born. Now they are together again.
Charlene & Erica! I can not imagine the pain you are in. I wish with all my heart that I could take it from you. The poem you wrote, Charlene, so describes Phillip! May you both find solace and acceptance of God’ ways.
I was a friend of Phillip’s many years ago and I’m just now seeing his passing. I’m so sorry for your lose. He was a really fun guy to hang out with and was so adventurous. Rip buddy..