Philip Shawn Dow, 44, of Saint Vincent, MN, passed away on Saturday June 18, 2016 at his home.

Philip was born February 22, 1972 in Waukegan, IL. He lived and attended schools in Illinois, South Carolina and Georgia where he graduated from Hephzibah High School in 1990. In August 1990, he proudly enlisted in the United States Air Force and became a Missile Maintenance Technician. Philip had basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX and tech school at Chanute Air Force Base, Rantoul, IL. Philip was stationed at Grand Forks Air Force Base Grand Forks, ND with the 321 OMMS Missile Maintenance Squadron. While stationed there he met Jodi Plante. In February 1995 he left the United States Air Force and enlisted in the Georgia National Guard where he and his family lived in Augusta and Savannah.

On March 23, 1996, Philip married Jodi in Thompson, ND. Philip and Jodi were blessed with three children, who were the light of his life. Philip's children were his whole world and was extremely proud of them.

In January 2000, Philip joined U.S. Customs.  His family made their home in International Falls, MN. In 2005 Philip transferred to the Pembina, ND Port of Entry where he became a Chief for Customs and Border Protection.  Philip and his family lived in rural Saint Vincent, MN.

Philip was an extremely hardworking man who was always determined to solve any problem he faced. He loved to joke around with his family & friends and had a smile that could put anyone at ease. No matter what was going on in Philip's life he always made sure he was there for the people he cared for the most. Philip enjoyed spending time outdoors in the yard and pool in the summer. He was an avid reader and was proud to be a published author. The one thing he was born to be was a father to his Bubba K, Nate Dog & Diva. He loved and treasured his kids more than anything in the world, and they loved and adored their daddy. Philip was a kind, generous, devoted & loving man and he will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

He is survived by his loving wife Jodi; children, Kenneth, Nathaniel and Madalynn Dow, Saint Vincent, MN; parents, Carlene Glisson, Myrtle Beach, SC and Richard (Margaret) Dow, Waukegan, IL; godparents Tom and Terri Vann, Augusta, GA,  brothers, James (Rhonda) Dow, Round Lake Beach, IL, Bobby (Elizabeth) Glisson, Columbia, SC, Justin (Kay Huongraj) Vann, Augusta, GA; sisters Tara (Michael) Perry, Lanett, AL, Rachel (Bill) Stiehle, Wake Forest, NC, Christina (Andrew) Reichl, Reidsville, NC, Karissa (Jeremy) Rodriguez, Augusta, GA, Susan (Chad) Capitosti, Augusta, GA, grandparents, Paul and Virginia Perez, Hialeah, FL, nephews, Connor, Michael, Tim, Christopher, Jeremy, Justin, Jonathan, Joshua, Elijah, Adam, Cameron, Palmer, & Odin, nieces, Alexis, Heather, Brianna, Shanna, Lucy, Victoria, Izabelle, & Zoey. Mother-in-law, Donna (Orville) Gunderson, sister-in-law, Lisa (Rick Hall) Plante.  Philip was preceded in death by grandparents, Elton and Bettie Benton, granddaughter, Maybell Dow.

Services will be held on Sunday June 26th at 2 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 312 South Birch Ave. Hallock, MN with visitation one hour prior to service. Rev. Frank Johnson, presiding; Renee Wahl, organist; Galen Nordin, soloist; Karen Vold and Jillayne Kraska, duet. Casket bearers will be Marty Eide, Marty Rasmussen, Rob Phillips, Kerry Malloy, Paul Gullicks, Greg Volk, Matt Gruenberg and Cody Steele. Military honors will be accorded by the U.S. Customs and the North Dakota National Guard.