On August 19th, 2023, William Dean Phiibern, affectionately known as "Pops", went to be with the Lord. He passed in his favorite place in the world, his home, at Blue Creek Lodge.

He was born in Larned, Kansas on May 20, 1932. It was there he met his wife, Therssia Philbern, of 69 years and 8 months, and brought into the world their three children; Bill Jr., Garel Wayne, and Susan.

Pops and his family moved to Colorado in 1976, purchasing Blue Creek Lodge and starting their new adventure. Love and kindness were one of the biggest strengths of Pops. Loved by all, he was joyous when people came to visit him and the beautiful lodge he had created. He was a man who would give the shirt off his back and always put others before himself. Pops will be dearly missed by all who knew him and loved him. We are grateful for his love of Christ, knowing he is now with the Lord.

Pop's legacy will be continued through his wife Thressia Philbern, and children Bill Jr. (Cathy) Philbern, Garel Wayne (Dove) Philbern, and Susan Madrid; Grandchildren Bubba (Sarah) Philbern, Nate Philbern, Kristin (Josh) Weger, Jessica (Cody) Douglas, Isabella (Philip) Addison, Johnny Brock, Olivia Madrid, and Fletcher Madrid. Great grandchildren Skylar, Isabella, Billie Dean, Ava, Samuel, Charlie, Allie, Lea, Ledger, Kinley, Jace, Addisyn, Aubrey Great-Great grandchildren Noah and Scarlette.

Cremation was chosen and a funeral service will be held Saturday, August 26, 2023 at the Creede Baptist Church in Creede Colorado at 10 a.m. with internment to follow at the Creede Cemetery.

Rogers Family Mortuary is in care of the arrangements. To leave online condolences, words of comfort and tributes for Pops family, please visit www.RogersFunerals.com