James Phillip Sinerius passed away on August 22, 2024. He was born July 27, 1940 to Frank and Georgia Sinerius in Ennis, Mt. He was the oldest of 6 children.

Phillip spent his early childhood in Ennis and Varney Montana until his dad returned from the service in 1946. The family then made their home in Elliston, Mt.

He went to school in Elliston and Deer Lodge until joining the Airforce in 1957 he spent most of his Airforce days at Mountain Home and Strickland Airforce bases, where he was an engine mechanic.

After returning from the military he and his brother Fred were married in a double ceremony in June of 1960 in Sheridan, Mt. at their parents' home. Phillip and Helen had 3 daughters Michelle, Rene, and Rhonda. During this time Phil lived in Helena and East Helena and worked at the smelter. The couple later divorced.

Around 1970 Phillip moved to Washington and Oregon where he worked doing auto repair and odd jobs. He married Linda and together they had 2 children Wesley (Guy) and Cheryl. They later divorced and Phillip and the children moved back to Montana.

Phillip lived and worked around Sheridan and Virginia City for a short time before moving to Deer Lodge where he met Fawnie Powell, the love of his life. Together they blended their families and started to build their lives. Phil became dad to Kimberly and Shannon and Fawnie became mom to Cheryl and Guy.

Phillip spent many years working on the gravel crusher, it was hard dirty work but he enjoyed it. He also continued to do auto repair and carpentry whenever he had the chance. He spent several summers in the 1990's in Nevada City working with his brother John and wife Carma where he helped guests pan gold and clerked at the hotel. He got a kick out of working with the tourists.

He in later years helped out at the Senior Center where he delivered meals on wheels and also did stint gathering water sample collection for USGS.

Family was very important to Phil, his children and grandchildren and great grandchildren were the light of his life. Phil loved life and was always willing to give help and support to family and friends when needed.

Phil is preceded in death by his parents Frank and Georgia, Brother Fred, and step daughter Kimberly.

Phil is survived by his wife Fawnie of Deer lodge, daughter Cheryl (Marty) of Butte, MT. son Wesley (guy) (Jessica) of Norwich, North Dakota, step daughter Shannon of Deer Lodge, MT., daughters Michelle ( Warren ) of Jefferson City,MT., Rene (Doug ) of Belgrade,MT., Rhonda (Mark) of Whitehall,MT., sister Judy of Dillon, MT., brother John (Carma) of Nevada City, MT., sister Joyce (Joe) of Bozeman, MT., sister Marcia of Jefferson, Me.

Grandchildren Joseph, Melissa, Cody, Phillip, Jess Marie, Britt, Cassidy, Tanya, Carly, Jarrod, Noah, Nicole, Gena, Nena, Charli and several Great Grandchildren.

And numerous nieces and nephews and friends.

He was a blessing in all our lives and will be greatly missed.

No service has been scheduled at this time, but please feel free to call or stop by the family home.