Philip Clarke Barbour of Overland Park, Kansas was born March 23, 1935, in Newington, Connecticut, to Francis Collin and Gladys Fanchon (Clarke) Barbour. He died at Kansas City Hospice House on November 26, 2014, with complications from cirrhosis of the liver due to nonalcoholic steatophepatitis.

He is survived by his wife of 58 ½ years, Anne Mae (Edmondson) Barbour; five children Daniel (Anne), Michael (Carol), Kimberley (Warren Parten), Timothy (Susan) and Kelley (Robert Patterson, Jr.); ten grandchildren - David Barbour, Steven Barbour, Rachel Barbour, Samantha Barbour, McKenna Barbour, Tanner Parten, Lauren Parten, Amanda (Patterson ) Todd, Katherine Patterson and Nathan Patterson.

Phil enlisted in the Army in 1955 and was trained as a combat engineer, serving as such for 1 year. His last post was at Fort Crowder, Missouri, where he served as a Military Policeman. He also taught survival swimming to the soldiers and their families and was on the 5th Army Swim Team in 1956.

He served on the Neosho Missouri Police Force in 1961-1962, then was hired by the Overland Park Police Department in 1963, retiring as Lieutenant (Watch Commander) in 1991. He was leased to the City of Lenexa in 1971 for a period of 6 weeks as Acting Chief.

Phil received an AA from Johnson County Community College and was in the 53rd Graduating Class of Southern Police Institute, Louisville Kentucky, in 1975. He was a police disaster specialist (S.W.A.T.), commander of OPPD underwater rescue team (Scuba), taught use of the police baton, first aid and Civil Defense. He also taught self defense for women.

After retirement from the Police Department, Phil worked for the Kansas City Star for 5 years as a distribution zone manager.

After his ‘second retirement', he spent much of his time presenting "Living History" at many of the historical sites in the area. Children in various festivals came to know him as Mr. Elizur Corn from his corn milling demonstrations. He was asked to Territorial Days at Lecompton Kansas each year as well as John Brown Days at Osawatomie Kansas. He volunteered regularly at Old Shawnee Town, Grinter House, Mahaffie Stage Coach Stop and Shawnee Indian Mission. He was very involved with the Overland Park Historical Society.

Phil was past Governor of the Kansas Mayflower Society; a member of Monticello and Delaware Crossing Chapters of the Sons of the American Revolution. With two SAR friends, they formed the "Drums of Freedom" to be in support of Color Guard activities and a source for school/adult programs and civic activities. He was distinguished Past President of the Downtown Overland Park Kiwanis Club. He was also a Town Crier.

Memorial Service

Phil was a member of Legacy Christian Church, 10150 Antioch Road, Overland Park, Kansas 66204 where services will be held Wednesday, December 3 - visitation at 1:00 with memorial service at 2:00.

Memorial Contributions

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Legacy Christian Church or Kansas City Hospice, 12000 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64145 or charity of donor's choice.