Philip J Book

Philip J. Book, 83, of Iowa Falls, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 7, 2022. He was born December 8, 1938, in Washington township, Dallas County, Iowa to J. Wayne Book and Mary (Kautzky) Book, the seventh of eight children. He graduated from high school with the class of 1956, having received his complete 1st - 12th grade education at the Washington Township Consolidated School near Minburn, Iowa. Post-graduation he attended courses in Perry, Iowa for Mechanical training. After completing his education Philip began his career as a Millwright working for Todd & Sargent of Ames, Iowa. In 1970, he established his own business, Elevator Mill Construction, Inc. which he successfully operated for almost 50 years, retiring in 2019 to care for his wife Sharon in their home. On March 5, 1960, Philip was married to Sharon Kinney, daughter of Richard Kinney and Wilda (Springer) Kinney of Perry, Iowa. They were wed at St. Patricks Catholic Church in Perry. During their early married years, they moved several times resulting in them living in Perry, Dallas Center, Sabula and Minburn, Iowa. They eventually settled in Iowa Falls where they remained. Philip and Sharon had three children, Michael, Mary and Jennifer. The couple celebrated 50 years of marriage in 2010 and missed their 60th by only a few months. Phil, known by some as "Jake" was a hard worker his entire life and was very much a self-made man. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren always making fun times and memories for them. He taught them many things and involved them in activities such as riding motorcycles and snowmobiles, operating riding lawn mowers, playing indoor and outdoor games, providing a trampoline, air hockey table, pool table, ping pong table, etc. He loved to play cards, a family favorite being 10-point pitch, a game enjoyed by he and his children, grandchildren, sisters, brothers, parents, cousins, in laws, etc. He was an avid gardener and gave away much of what he produced. He loved classic cars and owned several, his favorite being his 1955 Pontiac Star Chief. He was a lifelong country music fan and especially enjoyed the classics of the 50s and 60s. He was never far away from his favorite drink, Sundrop, and there was usually a bottle nearby. He was dearly loved by his family and was a friend to all. Phil was also a late in life foster child having been adopted by his pet cat and faithful companion "Goofy." Philip is survived by his children, Michael Book and wife Lisa of Grimes, IA; Mary Richardson and husband Joe of Bettendorf, IA; Jennifer Book of Jasper, Tn; grandchildren, Joseph Richardson and wife Kendra of Ankeny, IA; Diana Richardson of Bettendorf, IA, great grandchildren James and Arthur Richardson of Ankeny, IA. He is also survived by sisters Marie Vranich, West Des Moines, IA.; Rita Reves, Adel, IA; brothers Larry Book, Panora, IA, David Book (Kathy), Minburn, IA, sister-in-law, Alice Book of Chariton, IA. Other survivors include in laws Rodney and Carol Dixon of Eagan, MN, Kathy Leonard of Marion, IA and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon, brothers Joseph and Edward Book, sister Cecelia Gaudineer, sisters in law, Yvonne Book, Shirley Book, brothers in law, William Vranich, James Reves, Jary Gaudineer and James Leonard. A visitation for Philip will be held at Woodley Funeral Home 516 S. Oak Street Iowa Falls, IA on Thursday, November 17 from 4 to 6 PM. An additional visitation will be held at Carris Family Funeral home 1721 Park St Perry IA on November 18th beginning at 9:30 AM followed by a service at 11: AM. Interment will be at Violet Hill Cemetery following the service. After burial the family invites everyone back to the funeral home for a light luncheon. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimers Association of Iowa or the St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital. Funeral Service Friday, November 18, 2022 11:00 AM Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care 1721 Park St Perry, Iowa 50220 Visitation Friday, November 18, 2022 9:30 AM - 11:00 PM Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care 1721 Park St Perry, Iowa 50220