Phillip James Leppert, age 75, passed away Saturday November 17, 2007 in Flagstaff, Arizona. Phillip was born August 24, 1932 to the late Lawrence & Alma (Mappes) Leppert, in Tucson, Arizona. He served in the US Army and he loved to fish. Phillip is survived by his wife, Betty Leppert; 3 children, Phillip Leppert, Jr., Timothy Leppert, and Beth Leppert; 2 brothers, Don Leppert, Richard Leppert; 7 grandchildren. Services will be 10:30 AM Saturday, November 24, 2007 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Pinetop, Arizona. Interment will be at the Lakeside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation, Phoenix Office, 8125 N. 23rd Avenue, Suite 222, Phoenix, AZ 85021-4961 in Phillip Leppert's name.