Line of Duty Deaths Database

Phil O. Ferrell
Name
Phil O. Ferrell
Local
L0031, Tacoma
Gender
Male
Age
72
District
07
Occupation
Fire Marshal
Type of Duty
Fire Suppression
Fatal Injury Cause
Contact/Exposure - Smoke/Toxic Fire Prod.
Nature of Fatal Injury
Cancer - Multiple Myeloma
Date of Death
4/13/2024
Year Placed On Wall
2025
Multiple Line of Duty Incident
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It is with deepest regret and sorrow that we report the line-of-duty death of Deputy Fire Marshal Phil O. Ferrell, IAFF 7th District Local 31 - Tacoma, Washington. Brother Ferrell, 72, passed away on April 13, 2024 after succumbing to occupational cancer.

A funeral will be held on Thursday, May 2 at 10 a.m. at St. John Bosco Church, 10508 112th St SW, Lakewood, WA 98498; phone: (253) 582-1028.

Expressions of sympathy and condolences for the local and the family can be sent to IAFF Local 31, 1109 S. 50th Street, Tacoma, WA 98408-3613.
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Biographical Comments
Lakewood, Washington - Phil Ferrell, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and dear friend, passed peacefully after a long-fought battle with firefighter-related cancer, surrounded by his loving family on April 13, 2024 in Lakewood, Washington. He was 72 years old.

A former firefighter/paramedic, Phil retired from the Tacoma Fire Department as a Deputy Fire Marshal with a career spanning 31 years. His name will appear on the Tacoma Fallen Firefighters Memorial.

For all that knew Phil, he had a way with words that his family and friends coined "Phillyisms" highlighting bits of wisdom on his philosophy on life. He loved The Rolling Stones, a good Tanqueray and tonic, Friday night happy hours, and traveling the world.

He is survived by his wife Debbie and their children and grandchildren, Nick Ferrell and his son Max, Natalie and son-in-law Bob Mustain and their children Ella and Reed, along with sister Sheila Mitchell and brothers Jeff and Jim Ferrell.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 10 a.m. at St. John Bosco Church, 10508 112th St SW, Lakewood, WA 98498. In lieu of flowers, donations are asked to be sent to Catholic Community Services.

Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Apr. 20, 2024.
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