Death date: May 8, 2011
Phillip Ian Koterba, age 9, passed away on May 8, 2011. He is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Phillip McKissick and David J. Koterba. Phillip is survived by his parents, Jeff and Katrina Koterba; brother, Jeffrey Koterba an Read Obituary
My name is mikayla I was one of his best friends from day care I remember that day hugging Phillips mom and I began to cry because I can’t imagine what yall have been through the past years I have yak in my prayers always forever God bless …
Mr. and Mrs. Koterba-
I met you both when Jaden was going through his surgery at MHCH, my husband and I had just gone through the same surgery with Hank our son and we came to the hospital to be with Jeff and Kristin. I text messaged Kristin to check on Jaden and I was given the sad news of Phillip. I am so extremely sorry for your loss and I am praying for your family during this time. I am so proud that Phillip’s organs were donated, what a selfless decision to help others. We are so blessed to have an amazing team of doctors and nurses here in Houston especially on the 9th floor of the PICU at MHCH. I will continue to lift your family up in prayer for comfort and peace.
From one PICU Mom to Another my heart is broken for your family.
In HIS Love-
Samantha Harughty
I truly enjoyed having Phillip in my first grade class. I still enjoyed our conversations, even as he was in third grade, about how much he loved reading and loved school. I miss his hugs and his smile. I am keeping your family in my prayers.
Jennifer Walker (Lemons)
Jeff and Katrina,
Though we never knew Phillip, our hearts ache for you. Please know that you and all your family are in our prayers.
Susan & Mark Matusek
(Our son, Nathan played with baseball with Jeffery way back when.)
My husband and I did not know Phillip. My husband was the first on the scene and still tears as he recalls the day. As parents our heart goes out to you. May God Bless your family and your son.
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Martin
Cooper Anguiano’s Oma, Charlene Hollis:
Phillip was such a good friend to Cooper. I talked with Phillip only two or three times, at baseball games and at school, but even those brief moments in the sunshine of his sweet personality and irresistible smile made him unforgettable. I cannot imagine your pain but I can tell you I am convinced Phillip was that rare person who grabs every bit of fun and joy and love that life offers. Though his time was too short, I know you will find comfort in remembering that Phillip lost very little time being sad or angry…because he was just too busy enjoying life. We should all be as wise. Phillip and your family are in our prayers.
Jeff and Tina I am very sorry for your loss. I never met Phillip but I know that he was very special. I will continue to pray for you guys and just know that Gods grace will see you through. God be with you.
There are no words that can express how sorry I am for your loss my heart aches for you. I can remember him as a baby in his stroller at the dads club always smiling. No one understands why things like this happen but just know that he wasn’t alone that our Lord Jesus Christ had his loving arms wrapped around him. On a beautiful day when you feel the breeze just look up to the skies blow him kisses and know your little angel is smiling down on you. Love you guys.
Phillip was my only best friend in the summer at daycare he tought me alot of things like how to be better at dodge ball and kick ball and showed me lots of stuff on the computer. And I especially liked talking to him about his Star Wars Collection. I will miss you my good friend and I will never forget you. Your name will be in my prayers always and when I look to the sky i will see you among the Angels with a big smile as I remembered you. God Bless and keep you my friend.
I had the pleasure of seeing phillip soon after he was born and also had the pleasure of talking to him when Jeff would bring him to the shop. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless
