Phil A. Gwin
In Memory of Phil Gwin
Phil A. Gwin, 81, passed away on May 1, 2026. Born in 1944 in LeFlore, Oklahoma, he was the son of Jess and Wilma Bristow (Merton) Gwin. Phil was the oldest boy among nine siblings and was raised with the values of hard work and resilience.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sibling: Kenneth, Bruce, Ellen, Helen and her twin sister, Agnes, who passed away at birth.
Phil attended LeFlore High School where he enjoyed playing basketball. Over the years, he worked many trades and wore many hats. He spent 19 years working at Rocky Flats and also worked in construction, cattle, horses, and alfalfa. Phil never shied away from hard work and spent his life doing whatever needed to be done to provide for those he loved. He was a provider, entrepreneur, and survivor in every sense of the word.
Phil loved the outdoors and found joy in fishing, hunting, and spending time in outdoors. Although Oklahoma was always home, he felt a deep connection to the mountains of Colorado. He also enjoyed gathering around a domino table with family and friends, where laughter and stories were always shared. To those who knew him best, Phil was a real-life “John Wayne”. He truly was the last of his kind.
He is survived by his companion of six years, Alice Folsom; his children, Teresa Gwin (Yobany Marquez), Terry Montgomery (Debbie), Tova Lile (John), Denise Gritton (Orbrey), and Penelope King (Brian); Alice’s children, Kimberly Lane (Richard), Jeromy Storment, and Kristina Little (Kenneth); his siblings, Robert Gwin (Regina), Mary Roybal, Rita Gwin (Johnny Bales); along with sisters-in-law, Bobbie Gwin and Renata Gwin.
Phil also leaves behind numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends who will deeply miss him.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Baldwin Cemetery with Rev. Randy Waldrop officiating.
Pallbearers will be Orbrey Gritton, Brian King, Robert Gwin, Elden Gwin, Jack Long, and Johnny Bales.