Obituary of John Johnston Phillips

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 when he left 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 then 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 and 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. John was predeceased by his brother, Elmer, at two and half years, parents George and Christian, brothers Louis (Nell), Horace (Annie) and Dave (Vera). A funeral service was held on April 25, 2012 at the Brockie Donovan Chapel with Rev. Barb Jardine officiating. A private family burial took place at Rosewood Memorial Gardens. Everyone in attendance was considered an honorary pallbearer. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of John may be made to a charity of choice.