Zack Phifer passed away on Easter morning, April 12, 2009 at the Tri-Cities Chaplaincy Hospice House in Kennewick, WA from complications of a hip fracture. He was born June 5, 1932 in Wheatland, WY to Wood and Marguerite Phifer. At the age of three he and his brother Fred lost their parents and grandparents in a tragic auto accident. He and his brother were raised along with his cousin Tom by his Uncle John Phifer at the family ranch in Wheatland. He graduated from Wheatland High School in 1951 and attended the University of Wyoming until 1953 when he enlisted in the Navy. He returned to the Phifer ranch after serving two years in the Navy to assist his uncle on the ranch. His uncle was killed in a tractor accident in1956. He was married to Joyce Fresorger for sixteen years and they have two sons Bard and Reid. During this period Zack and Joyce owned and operated several farms and ranches in the Wheatland area. They were active in Flying Farmers of America and Zack was instrumental in developing and building the Wheatland Golf Course. In 1977 Zack married Evelyn Weber. In 1988 Zack and Evelyn moved to Pasco, WA where they lived until his death. Zack worked in farm equipment sales and service until his retirement in 1994. Golf was Zack's recreational passion through much of his life. He also loved spending time with his family. Zack is survived by his wife Evelyn of Pasco; his brothers Fred Phifer of Lander, WY; and Tom Phifer of Gilbert, AZ; his son Bard Phifer and wife Kelli, and children Krista, Kayla and Katie of Wheatland; son Reid Phifer of Jackson, Wyoming and children Alek and Rylynn; his stepchildren Jay Weber and wife Joanne and son Chad of Pasco; Beth Darby and husband Mark and children Tara and Cort, of Sheridan, IL; Kyle Weber and wife Sue and their children Katie and Mackenzie of Kalispell, MT; Joni Darby and her children Nan and Emma of Sandwich, IL; and Granddaughter Melissa Bauer and her husband Nick and children Buddy and Bailey of Bryan, TX. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service is planned for a later date in Wheatland, Wyoming. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wheatland High School "Old Grads" Association c/o Marilyn Larson, 1056 Pine ST, Wheatland, WY 82201; or the Alzheimer's Association National Office, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.