BarJean PhillipsJuly 7, 1957 - July 11, 2014BarJean (BJ) Phillips, 57, of Savannah, Georgia passed away following an accident on Friday, July 11, 2014 surrounded by her family. BarJean was born on July 7, 1957 in Pocatello, Idaho to William and Carol Phillips. She graduated from Pocatello High School in 1975 with honors. She attended ISU and graduated with an Associate of Technology in Drafting/Design Technologist. She worked as a Draftsman at the Idaho National Laboratory. Continued her education at ISU and graduated with a B.S. and M.S in Engineering, a B.S. and M.S. in Chemistry and a Ph.D. in Engineering and Applied Science. BJ moved to Savannah to teach chemistry and physics at Savannah Technical College. BJ was a member of the Pocatello swimming club and won many medals. She played softball in city leagues with her mother and sister and competed in tournaments. BJ started bowling in high school and continued with women league play throughout her lifetime. She competed in tournaments at the City, State, and National levels. She represented the Pocatello Women's Bowling Association (PWBA) at the Idaho State High 5 Tournament and earned membership into the Idaho Gutter Gussie Association. She served for many years in the PWBA. BarJean was inducted into Pocatello Association Bowling Hall of Fame in 2003. BarJean is survived by her parents, William (Bill) and Carol (Chris) Phillips of Pocatello; a brother, Sheldon Barton (Bart) Phillips of Pocatello; a sister, Bonita Phillips (Cynda) of Blackfoot; and a lifelong friend, Launa Lynch of Savannah. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Elmer and Gertrude Christiansen of Pocatello, and Morgan and Mae Sena Phillips of Inkom, ID. A memorial gathering for family and friends will be held Thursday, August 7 from 4 to 7 pm at Colonial Funeral Home, 2005 S. 4th Ave, Pocatello, ID. 208-233-1500Condolences can be made to the family online at www.colonial-funeralhome.com