PHILLIPS: Marjorie "Marj" Phillips, devoted wife of Mick and mother of Greta and Gregg, was called home at the Minnedosa Hospital on Tuesday, November 18, 2003. The Ceremony to Celebrate Marj's Life will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street N., on Saturday, November 22, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. Mona Franklin and Rev. Barb Jardine will officiate. Complete obituary information will follow. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to memorieschapel@mts.net. Arrangements are with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330.
PHILLIPS: Marj was called home on Tuesday, November 18, 2003 with family by
her side at Minnedosa District Hospital. She was born on August 11, 1918 in
the Glanton District, daughter of William and Mae Phillips, sister to Ken
(Tannis). Predeceased by infant daughter, Colleen and son Garth. She
is survived by husband of 61 years, Mick, son Gregg (Karen) and
grandchdildren whom she cherished dearly, Matthew, Mark, and Mlee; daughter
Greta. Mick and Marj lived and farmed in the Glanton district. It was here
that Marj took great pride in her beautiful plants and garden. She was a
wonderful wife, mother and grandmother, with a caring nature and love of
helping others. Her wonderful sense of humor and great smile will be missed
by everyone who knew her. She brought incredible joy to the lives of those
who knew her. Marj was a leader of the Forrest Youth Group. Active in the
Glanton North Group and Community Club, Forrest Rink and Church. In her
younger days she enjoyed playing fastball, curling, skating. Marj and Mick
enjoyed music and dancing with friends and especially following their
daughters Band "Flip Side", which brought them great joy. Marj could be
found at numerous sporting activities watching her children and
grandchildren participate. She will be sadly missed by all her family and
friends. Funeral Service will be held at Memories Chapel,
330-18th Street North, on Saturday, November 22, 2003 at 2:00 p.m.
Pallbearers are grandsons: Matthew and Mark; Jim and Jeff Miller; Jim
Boyd; and Allan Meadows. Friends wishing to make charitable donations in the
memory of Marj, may do so to the Minnedosa & District Personal Care
Home "Stretcher Tub", Attention: Jean Hachkowski, P.O. Box 960, Minnedosa,
Manitoba, R0J 1E0. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to
memorieschapel@mts.net. Arrangements are with Memories Chapel &
Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330.
WHAT CANCER CANNOT DO
Cancer is so limited.....
It cannot cripple love.
It cannot shatter hope.
It cannot corode faith.
It cannot destroy peace.
It cannot kill friendship.
It cannot suppress memories.
It cannot silence courage.
It cannot invade eternal life.
It cannot conquer the spirit.Memorials
Mdsa & District Health Centre-Stretcher