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John Phillip Aughnay ’52 of Bremerton, Wash., on May 8, 2010. Phil was born May 1, 1930, in Seattle, Wash., to Leo and Minnie (Jager) Aughnay. Phil graduated from Seattle Preparatory High School in Seattle and attended Santa Clara University and Seattle University, majoring in business and graphic design. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy from 1953-57 and was stationed in San Diego and Manila, Philippine Islands. Phil was a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Teamsters #589, Elks USA, Washington Athletic Club, Kitsap Golf and Country Club, Chamber of Commerce, Composite Squadron 61, SCU Alumni Association, and numerous other organizations. His personal interests included theatre production, the entertainment industry, avid reading, horse racing, and relaxing poolside with a Pepsi. Phil joined Bremerton Bottling Co., Inc. in 1955 as the seventh employee, and following in his father’s footsteps, become president in 1976. During his reign, the product line and packaging continued to expand, and in 1983 in-house production was stopped and with eight northwest franchise bottlers a co-op called Columbia Beverage Company was formed in Olympia, Wash. After retiring in 1995, Phil continued in an advisory capacity as chairman of the board, handing over the reins to his daughter Carole, until his illness in 2009. Phil is survived by: daughters Anita Carole (Brad) Dawson of Poulsbo, Wash., Alison Aughnay of Grapevine, Texas, and Monica M. Campbell of Enumclaw, Wash.; granddaughters Michelle R. (Patrick) Patton, Calli L. and Riley M. Campbell; and great-grandchildren Amelia and Morris Patton. Phil was preceded in death by wife, Rosann D. Aughnay in 1989, wife Mary Lou Aughnay in 1993, and son C. Martin Aughnay in 2005.

08 Nov 2018