Zan Scott Phillips left this earth unexpectedly on January 25th, 2021, at the age of 59 in his Orem, Utah home. He is survived by his loving wife Nancy Hardy Phillips of 34 years,3 sons: Tyler Zan (32), Nathan Scott (29), Kalin Perry (26), as well as his beautiful granddaughter, Jakota Rylie (9), and favorite canine companion, Scotty. Zan was born June 26, 1961, in Preston Idaho to Lorna Swainston Phillips and Perry Callan Phillips. He spent his early years surrounded closely by his 7 siblings, willing or not, working on the family dry farm a few miles to the west in Dayton. When the work stopped, there were camping trips to Willow Flat, trips in the old Willy's (or at times the manure spreader), and time spent serving as student body president, football letterman, and trumpet player in the pep band at West Side High School. After graduating from West Side in 1979, he was called to serve a 2-year LDS mission in Taiwan, Taichung. His love of the culture and people there is something he carried with him throughout his life, with unfinished plans to return there when things settled down. Upon his return, he went on to Ricks College and eventually BYU where he graduated in 1988. His desire for knowledge was so great that he even returned to the University of Phoenix to receive his MBA in April of 2000. Zan was a "rad dad" as Tyler would say. The rest of us agree. He instilled a family love for the southern Utah desert through many weekend trips to Moab, Zion, and anywhere else we could park our pop-up trailer. His passion for life was consistently demonstrated in his many interests and hobbies. Whether it was perfecting the backyard he loved so much (despite his sons' attempts to destroy it), traveling the globe with his beloved Nancy, countless Cougar football games, a quick motorcycle ride with Kalin, or to get his "pump on" with Jamal, he saw each day as an opportunity to seize. And he did. His passion for people and overwhelming kindness was never in doubt. Because of this, he had friends all over the world, many of whom started as co-workers but didn't stay that way long. His infectious smile and laugh always filled the room, and he never took an opportunity to connect for granted. We're going to miss him so much but know that smile is plastered across his face right now as he gets to see his mom and dad again. Faja, Papa, Hubby, Dad, we love you and miss you. Until we meet again. His family has decided to have a celebration of life open house held Thursday, February 4th from 10 am to 12 pm. All are welcome who knew him and want to share a favorite memory with his family at Walker Sanderson funeral home, 646 East 800 North in Orem 84097. Condolences and memories may also be shared at www.walkersanderson.com on Zan's obituary. "Perhaps when we come face to face with our maker, how many positions did you hold? But rather, how many did you help? In reality, you cannot love the Lord Until you serve Him by serving his people." Thomas S. Monson