JANE PHILIPS

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JANE PHILIPS It is with great sadness that the family of Jane Philips (nee Grimble) announces her peaceful passing, with her husband and children at her side, on August 7, 2015. Jane was born October 25, 1926, in Winnipeg, the fifth of six children born to Florence and Sidney Grimble. Growing up, she enjoyed going to the family cottage at Delta, and the many pets - ponies, goats, dogs and cats - the family cared for at their home on Oakdean Boulevard. As a young woman she worked for John Deere, Royal Bank, the Bay, and at Canada Trust, where she met the love of her life, Bill Philips, and they married August 1, 1953. They moved to Gimli in 1964, and then to an acreage on Lakeside Road in 1976. She loved her long walks amongst wildflowers and birds, and planting a large garden each spring. She was a devoted member of the Gimli Hospital Auxiliary and was made a lifetime member in 1989; she was also a founding member of the Gimli Anglican congregation. Jane and Bill enjoyed 13 years as snowbirds in Apache Junction, Arizona, where they made many new friends and delighted in the warm weather, the beauty of the desert, and the camaraderie of fellow retirees from across Canada and U.S. Jane was a naturally light-hearted, emotionally intelligent, generous person who loved being with family and friends. She leaves to mourn her husband Bill, daughters Susan Philips (Mike Cava), Jan Goddard (Dave Goddard), Elizabeth Philips (Doris Larson); grandchildren, Kaitlin Marowitch, Christopher Goddard and Jill Cava; sister Martha Innes, nieces and nephew, and beloved dog Maggie. She was predeceased by her parents, brothers Henry and William Grimble, and sisters Mary and Sarah Grimble. The family would like to thank Gimli Homecare and the many workers who helped Jane remain at home for so many years, as well as the staff of Betel. A celebration of her life will be held 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 12 at the Gimli Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Gimli Hospital Auxiliary or the charity of your choice. Gilbart Funeral Home, Gimli in care of arrangements. www.gilbartfuneralhome.com
Publish Date: Aug 11, 2015

JANE PHILIPS On Friday, August 7, 2015, at the Gimli Community Health Center, Jane Philips, aged 88 years, beloved wife of Bill passed away. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 12 at 2:00 p.m. in the Gimli Lutheran Church. Full obituary to follow. Gilbart Funeral Home, Gimli in care of arrangements.
Publish Date: Aug 10, 2015

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 11, 2015