Phillip W. DeMarais, 79 of rural St. Johns, MI died on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at Sparrow Hospital. Phillip was born on December 29, 1936 to Ira and Beatrice DeMarais. He graduated from Rodney B. Wilson High School in 1956 and was a veteran of the U. S. Army. On July 1, 1961 he married Sharon M. Pearson in St. Johns, MI. Phil was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, DAV, VFW Honor Guard, played cards, enjoyed hunting, fishing and watching his grandchildren play sports. He was a fan of the Detroit Tigers, the Lions and U of M football, watching westerns on TV and being with his 3 children, 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He had worked at Clinton County Road Commission until he retired in 1994.
Survivors are his wife Sharon, children Annette Lintemuth, Kevin (Karen) DeMarais, and Lyn (Paul) Searles. Grandchildren, Trent (Kayla) Lintemuth, Miriah (Brandon) Lintemuth, Andrew (Elani) Searles, Haley (Keith) DeMarais, Breana (Ira) DeMarais, Jacob Searles, Shaye Lintemuth and Devin DeMarais. 2 great grandchildren, Jackson and Seth Lintemuth. Phil was survived by sister, Ardith Taylor; and his twin sister, Phyllis "Tiny" Trefil. He was preceded in death by his parents and baby brother, Arvid DeMarais.
Funeral services will be held at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home on Friday, April 22, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends and relatives at the funeral home on Thursday, April 21, 2016, 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Military Honors will be provided by St. Johns Honor Guard.