Philip Washburn

August 22, 1930 - June 5, 2019

Dr. Philip Washburn passed away peacefully on June 5, 2019.  Philip was born on August 22, 1930, in Monroe, Utah to Jesse Daniel Washburn and Kristiane Olsen Washburn.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Lorraine Taylor Washburn.  Philip grew up on the family farm on Washburnville Road with 6 brothers and three sisters.  After graduating from South Sevier High School, he then attended BYU and San Diego State where he received his bachelor of science.  He was accepted into the University of Utah School of Medicine where he graduated at the top of his class.  Philip went on to practice psychiatry until he retired at the age of 83.  He served many years as director of the Utah State Hospital, as well as both the Timpanogos Mental Health Center and Wasatch Mental Health.  Following his work with the State of Utah, he continued to serve the community through LDS Social Services and his private practice.   Philip met Lorraine while attending the University of Utah, where they were married December 20, 1957 in St. George, Utah.  They had seven children:  Brooks (Sue), Gavin (Jill), David (Sue), Laird (Laurel), Bengt (Kelly), Kristiane Pedersen (Scott), Erika Taylor (John).  Their legacy includes 31 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.   Philip had many hobbies.  He loved gardening, fishing, reading, and bird watching.  He also had a love for music.  He was an accomplished musician, played the saxophone and in his youth, he always had a band.  Philip was an artist and a naturalist and spent time as a ranger in Yosemite National Park.  In later year years, every family road trip included extensive lessons on the local geology and quizzes about the various bird species we spotted along the way. Philip was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  He and Lorraine served together on the church’s Correlation Committee. He loved studying and teaching gospel doctrine.   He lived an amazing life full of optimism despite many obstacles and challenges.  His life was filled with many accomplishments he continually strove to teach, serve, and love all those he came into contact with. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, June 15th at 11:00 am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Chapel located at 245 South 600 East Springville, Utah, where a Viewing will be held prior to the service from 9:30 to 10:30 am. Interment in the Manti City Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary.