In Memory

Philip Hull (Teacher)

Philip Hull (Teacher)

Philip Houston Hull (1932 - 2013)

Obituary

Philip Houston Hull was born in Spokane, Washington on November 27, 1932 and passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 21, 2013 at his second home in Oro Valley, Arizona. He attended Hutton Grade School and graduated from Lewis and Clark High School in 1951. While at Lewis and Clark, Phil met the love of his life, Helen Mann, whom he married in 1955. He played basketball for Hall of Fame Coach E. L. "Squinty" Hunter whose influence played a major role in his decision to become a teacher and basketball coach. Phil graduated from the University of Idaho in 1955 but was an official "Adopted Cougar" and loved WSU. Phil's 41 year teaching career in the Edmonds School District included Edmonds High School, Mountlake Terrace High School, and ultimately Meadowdale High School where he became the first Boys Head Basketball Coach. He taught U.S. History and coached basketball for the next 36 years. Affectionately known as "Frontier Phil," he shared his fascination of the American West with thousands of "scholars" over the years. Phil was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Mona Hull and grandson, Zachary Houston Pavish. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Helen; brother, Paul (Katherine) Hull; daughter, Carin (Tim) Pavish; sons, Bruce (Mary) Hull and Bill (Wendy) Hull; and grandchildren, Bruce Hull Jr., Andy Hull, McKenzie Pavish, Ben Pavish, Alex Hull, Evan Hull and Hailey Hull. A memorial with friends and family will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Meadowdale High School Sports Booster Club, Coach Hull Fund, P.O. Box 5279, Lynnwood, WA 98046.


 

Published in The Herald (Everett) on Dec. 22, 2013

 

 



 
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12/23/13 08:17 AM #1    

Harvey Goodwin

I remember sitting in Mr. Hulls history class in 1965 when the earthquake struck.  You could tell that didn't know what to do or say as it was happening.  The cadet teacher in his class calmly instructed all the students to move to the walls and stay away from the windows.  The ground outside, the floors inside and the I beams overhead were all moving like the motion of a somewhat calm sea.  He made history interesting.  A very good instructor.

Jim


12/24/13 09:53 AM #2    

Pat Echelbarger

Coach Hull, RIP.  Phill was a good man and loyal to his basketball team, especially the seniors.  I remember running lines and shooting free throws when you were exhausted.  I remember the way Coach Hull pronounced the word room.  It was, "let's meet in the rum".  I always thought he was from Canada.  Why, I don't know.  I remember when he was disappointed in something you did on the court he would shake his head in wonderment.  Hey coach, we were 16 or 17 and stupid, but then you knew that!  Phil made memories that will last with me until its my turn.


12/24/13 10:57 AM #3    

John Hastings

I was one of those nerdy kids who already liked history, but Mr. Hull really did make it more interesting than other teachers I had. I also remember him as Coach Hull. Every year I tried out for the basketball team, and every year he had to cut me because I wasn't good enough. When he cut me as a senior he suggested I serve as the scorekeeper for the team. I really appreciated that position because I got to travel with the team and always had the best seat in the house--front row, center court. In later years I got to know him as Phil too, because I ran into him several times at local 5K and 10K races many years after I had graduated. By then we were just two crazy guys out running. He was one of those quiet, friendly, unassuming people that I always looked forward to seeing.


04/23/14 11:18 AM #4    

Mike Buchmeier

I liked Phil Hull a lot. We wrestlers always had a lively give and take with Hull's roundballers as we practiced in the gym and wrestling room at the same time. Coach Hull took it in good humor.


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