November 26th 2017
PHILIPS, George Donald Arthur
George Donald Arthur Philips was born July 23, 1927 in Calgary, Alberta to Laura and Arthur Philips. He was raised, lived, and farmed most of his adult life in the Arbutus district near Rocky Mtn. House. George passed away at the Rocky Mountain Hospital on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at the age of 90. George is lovingly remembered by his loving wife of 63 years, Dawn (nee Brierley); three daughters, Barbara (Jeff), Beverly (Leo), and Valerie; one son, Garth (Kelly); 8 grandchildren, Brenna Hankinson, Marina Hankinson, Sarah (Kyle) Gerrard, Leah Mangano, Emma Mangano (Helen); Traci (Travis) Munday, Clay Stevenson (Prairie) and Bret Philips (and their mother, Debra); 7 great grandchildren, Aurelia & Eliana Gerrard, Levi, Zach & Seth Munday, and Irelynn & Roman Stevenson; sister, Jean (Norman) Newstead; brother-in-law, Bud (Angie) Brierley; sister-in-law; Neva Brierley; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, Laura & Arthur and brothers, Archie, Jim, Walter, and Willard. George attended the Agriculture Program at Olds College and graduated in 1945. He then worked at a number of jobs, including farming, logging, and road construction. He held the position of School Trustee for 13.5 years. For many years, he has been an elder in the Presbyterian Church. George & Dawn received the Alberta Farm Family Award in 1970 and the Rocky Humanitarian Award in 1995. A Memorial Service will be held at the Memorial Presbyterian Church, 5108 -50 Street, Rocky Mtn. House, AB on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 1:00 pm. George requested that if so desired, flowers and acts of kindness be extended to the living, to those who are lonely, ill, or hurting in any way.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of George Donald Arthur Philips November 26th 2017.source
Death notice for the town of: Red-Deer, Province: Alberta
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