John PHILLIPS

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PHILLIPS: John Johnston Phillips of Brandon, passed away peacefully at his residence, Valleyview Personal Care Centre on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at the age of 91 years. John was born on May 23, 1920 in the R.M. of Elton, Manitoba. He went to school in Gourlay, Manitoba until the age of 14 to help out on the farm. He married Audrey Brownridge on July 14, 1943, and they were married for almost 69 years. John farmed with his brother Dave and he was also a lot attendant at Brandon Automobiles for ten years beginning in 1965. John lived in Elton, Manitoba until 1990 when he moved to Brandon, in 2006 he moved to Valleyview Care Centre. John loved to watch baseball and curling, he even went to a few Briers. He especially liked competitive curling, he also enjoyed playing cards, up until three years ago. He is survived by his wife, Audrey, son Brian (Betty), daughter Marilyn (George), four grandchildren Sean (Jackie), Trisha (Dave), Tracey (Daryl), Sheri (Chris) as well as eight great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents George and Christian, brothers Louis (Nell), Horace (Annie) and Dave (Vera). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at the Brockie Donovan Chapel, 332-8th Street with Rev. Barb Jardine officiating. A reception will be held at Central United Church, 327-8th Street following the funeral service. A private family burial will take place at Rosewood Memorial Gardens. Everyone in attendance is considered an honorary pallbearer. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of John may be made to a charity of choice.Messages of condolencemay be placed atwww.brockiedonovan.com

As published in Brandon Sun on Apr 24, 2012