Obituary – George Phillips, 59

December 31st, 1951 – November 26th, 2011

George Phillips longtime resident of Sexsmith, AB and Fort Nelson, BC, passed away at Grande Prairie, AB on Saturday, November 26, 2011 at the age of 59 years. George was born in Walford Ontario on December 31, 1951. He left there in his mid teens to search for work out west. It was in Grande Prairie that he found his passion for Sheet metal . George honed his skills by working and hobbying in a variety of industries over the years, some of which were auto mechanics, autobody, roofing, plumbing, and industrial insulation. Other hobbies he enjoyed were camping, fishing and traveling with family and friends. It was in Sexsmith where he met and married his wife of 38 years. They spent the first few years of their life together travelling across Canada but always returning to the Sexsmith area. It was in this area that all of his children were born . George and Cathy went into business together and operated their “partnership” for the rest of his life. In 1989 they bought a quarter section of land in the Teepee Creek area to provide room for their children to grow. His work took him to Fort Nelson in the late 1990’s where he purchased a mobile home and spent the rest of his life commuting between Sexsmith and Fort Nelson. George will be remembered by all who met him as a humble man with an uncanny ability to provide guidance personally and professionally in a way that allowed all to learn and grow and become confident in themselves. George will be sadly missed by wife Cathy, daughters Michelle Whalen and Tina Phillips, sons Mike Phillips and Lawrence Phillips, grandchildren Bailey Whalen, Josh Needham, Austin Needham and Oliver Ward brothers Henry Phillips(Barb), Bob Phillips(Ellen), Harvey Phillips (Rhonda), Jim Phillips, Stan Phillips (Cheryl) sisters Jessie Phillips and Vel Richer (Laurent) and all family members and friends. He was predeceased by parents Bill and Edna Phillips, granddaughters Samara and Emmalee, brothers Bill, Leonard, and Les and sisters Edna and Alice. A funeral service was held at the Victory Church, 7702 – 100 St. Grande Prairie on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 2:00 pm. Memorial Donations may be made to Cancer or Heart and Stroke Research or the charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.oliversgrandeprairie.com Oliver’s Grande Prairie Funeral George Alexander Phillips December 31, 1951 – November 26, 2011 George Phillips longtime resident of Sexsmith, AB and Fort Nelson, BC, passed away at Grande Prairie, AB Saturday, November 26, 2011 at the age of years. George was born in Walford Ontario December 31, 1951. He left there in his teens to search for work out west. It was Grande Prairie that he found his passion Sheet metal . George honed his skills working and hobbying in a variety industries over the years, some of which were auto mechanics, autobody, roofing, plumbing, and industrial insulation. Other hobbies enjoyed were camping, fishing and traveling with family and friends. It was in Sexsmith where he met and married his wife of 38 years. They spent the first few years of their together travelling across Canada but always returning to the Sexsmith area. It was in area that all of his children were born . George and Cathy went into business together operated their “partnership” for the rest of life. In 1989 they bought a quarter section land in the Teepee Creek area to provide room for their children to grow. His work took him Fort Nelson in the late 1990’s where purchased a mobile home and spent the rest his life commuting between Sexsmith and Nelson. George will be remembered by all met him as a humble man with an uncanny ability to provide guidance pin Sexsmith where he met and married his wife of 38 years. They spent the first few years of their together travelling across Canada but always returning to the Sexsmith area. It was in area that all of his children were born . George and Cathy went into business together operated their “partnership” for the rest of life. In 1989 they bought a quarter section land in the Teepee Creek area to provide room for their children to grow. His work took him Fort Nelson in the late 1990’s where purchased a mobile home and spent the rest his life commuting between Sexsmith and Nelson. George will be remembered by all met him as a humble man with an uncanny ability to provide guidance pein Sexsmith where he met and married his wife of 38 years. They spent the first few years of their together travelling across Canada but always returning to the Sexsmith area. It was in area that all of his children were born . George and Cathy went into business together operated their “partnership” for the rest of life. In 1989 they bought a quarter section land in the Teepee Creek area to provide room for their children to grow. His work took him Fort Nelson in the late 1990’s where purchased a mobile home and spent the rest his life commuting between Sexsmith and Nelson. George will be remembered by all met him as a humble man with an uncanny ability to provide guidance personally and professionally in a way that allowed all to learn and grow and become confident in themselves. George will be sadly missed by wife Cathy, daughters Michelle Whalen and Tina Phillips, sons Mike Phillips and Lawrence Phillips, grandchildren Bailey Whalen, Josh Needham, Austin Needham and Oliver Ward brothers Henry Phillips(Barb), Bob Phillips(Ellen), Harvey Phillips (Rhonda), Jim Phillips, Stan Phillips (Cheryl) sisters Jessie Phillips and Vel Richer (Laurent) and all family members and friends. He was predeceased by parents Bill and Edna Phillips, granddaughters Samara and Emmalee, brothers Bill, Leonard, and Les and sisters Edna and Alice. A funeral service was held at the Victory Church, 7702 – 100 St. Grande Prairie on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 2:00 pm. Memorial Donations may be made to Cancer or Heart and Stroke Research or the charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.oliversgrandeprairie.com.

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