DODGE CITY - Brett Anthony Phillips-Besser, 31, died December 13, 2020 at El Dorado.  He was born on November 7, 1989 at Dodge City, the son of Shawn Besser and Shawna Phillips.

Brett grew up in Dodge City and Cimarron and attended schools in both communities. He worked at National Beef, Howell County Feeders, The Truck Washout, and most recently at Red Barn Pet Products in Great Bend. He enjoyed hunting, being outdoors and especially fishing. Brett was also a BMX Racer and made it to the BMX Nationals in Oklahoma City. He had a green thumb and enjoyed growing flower.

Brett is survived by his father, Shawn Besser and wife Tiffany of Spearville; his mother, Shawna Phillips of Dodge City; sister, Brooklyn Nicole Tolbert of Garden City; Chandler Salmans of Spearville; grandparents, Bill and LaDonna Besser of Dodge City, great grandmother, Kathy Roberts of Scott City; and uncles, Travis Phillips, Kent Mayfield,  James "Jamie" Phillips, Brian Besser and wife Sam, and Troy Besser and wife Bobbie and numerous loving cousins.

Funeral service will be held at Swaim Funeral Chapel on Saturday December 19, 2020 at 9:30 AM with Rev. Richard  Deimund presiding. Visitation will be at Swaim Funeral Chapel on Friday December 18, 2020 from Noon to 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Brett Phillips Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home.  Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.