It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother Jean. She will be sadly missed by her husband of 42 years Richard Ray Phillips, both long time residents of Sooke B.C. Predeceased by her loving daughter Susanne (Howard). She is survived by children Gordon, Roberta (Glenn), Liz (Ric), Grandchildren Darlene (Kevin), Shanda (Wade), Christopher (Heather), Steven (Shanoa), Nadine, Jennifer and Apryl, 4 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter, siblings Lorne (Doreen), Ron and many nieces and nephews.
Mom was at her happiest surrounded by and laughing with her large family and good friends. You never left Mom’s home empty-handed, always toting leftovers or a handmade creation. Mom has left us all a lifetime of amazing memories and adventures that we will always treasure. We miss and love you Mom. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to your favourite charity.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, May 13, 2022 at 10:00 am in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria BC.
Condolences may be offered to the family below. A joint memorial celebration was held on May 13,2022. The service may be viewed below.
McCall Gardens
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Rhonda McDougall
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Angela King With sadness of the passing of my recent friend. It was truly a pleasure to have gotten to meet Jean; she will be dearly missed.
I am thankful to have been a small part of your lives and wish you comfort and strength during these difficult times. May the hearts of Jean’s family and friends gather memories that time can not fade.
My sincere condolence.
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Sonja whitehead-Leaf. Jean was an icon…..she will be forever remembered and loved for her service to the family…RIP. Condolences to the family at this sad time.
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Iris Sunday My deepest condolences to the family.
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Marie & Dan Hall Condolences to Jean’s family. She was well loved and will be missed.
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Kim Whitehead A sad day for the family. Jean was loved and will be missed. She lived all her grand children and great grandchildren. Condolences to the family.
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Jessica Nemlander Loved Auntie Jean and have SO many memories at her place in Sooke. Her creativity and craftiness has been inspirational, both to my crafting and my supply cupboard/craft stash 😉 Love her and we will miss her greatly.
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Terry Kinch Loved Aunt Jean so much. She was my second Mom. In fact most family joked that Sue & I had been switched at birth, as I was so much more like her and Sue was more like my Mom. Rest easy Aunt Jean, put down your burdens and take the rest you so much deserve and would never allow yourself to take. You are loved and will never be forgotten!
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Andy and Leona Hammerton What a beautiful lady who has left a Great Legacy.
May the treasured memories bring great comfort.
Andy and I pray for the peace that passes understanding for all of the loved ones.
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Linda and Gary Haskell We loved Jean and she will be sorely missed. She touched a lot of lives. Our condolences to all the family.
Jean was a strong, honest, loving woman who influenced many people. She is tucked into my heart. A dear friend whose open smile and laugh brightened the day! In 1990 Jean taught me how to make Hairpin Loom Crochet afghans — to this day I still make them. And give them away, as she did too. A lady of many talents including knitting, quilting, canning, gardening … I’ll always remember afternoon gatherings — a group of us sat around the kitchen table crocheting, knitting, chatting.
Jean and Richard hosted several visiting Japanese students who were in Sooke for 2 or 3 weeks. I have memories of Jean teaching some of the girls how to crochet … and make Canadian goodies.
I remember Richard’s friendly greetings: “Good day!” A chuckle in his voice. “Can I get you a coffee?”
Jean and Richard were generous, compassionate people. I have memories–cherished memories! I’m grateful for the years of Friendship.