Obituary of Gerald Phillips

Gerald William Phillips (March 24, 1929 - March 18, 2009) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend and comrade, Gerald William Phillips (Gerry) aged 79 years at Grace Hospice. He was predeceased by his mother Laura and father Ken. He will be lovingly and will always be remembered by his wife Joan; sister Marlene (Bob);son Jerry (Darlene) and family in Saskatoon; daughter June (Andre) and grandson Bryan near Ottawa; step-children Linda, Kelly (Norm), Dave (Silvana) and their families. Gerry will be greatly missed by his fellow PPCLI comrades and many friends. Gerry served in 2 PPCLI in Korea and Japan from 1950-53. He worked various jobs on return from service in 1955 until his retirement. Gerry received numerous medals for his service including the Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002. Gerry was very involved with the Korea Veterans Association serving as President, Vice-President, & Regional President and V.P. He was on the Board of Directors of JVHS as special events chairman, a job he enjoyed greatly and took great pride in. He also was a member of No.1 ANAF and Norwood Legion. The family would like to thank the staff at Riverview and Grace Hospice for their support and care during his illness. Service of Remembrance will be held on Wednesday, March 25th at 2:00 pm in Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. The PPCLI color party will be present. Reception to follow at No. 9 Royal Canadian Legion, 920 Nairn Ave. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CancerCare Manitoba. Cropo Chapel 586-8044