It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of long time Sooke resident, our beloved Stepdad Richard Ray Phillips. He could not stay without his loving wife Jean. Predeceased by brother Clifford (Margaret), and stepdaughter Susanne (Howard), he is survived by his dear brother Eric-Sonny (Phyllis), loving stepkids, Gordon, Roberta (Glenn) and Liz (Ric), 7 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-granddaughter. Uncle Richard will also be lovingly remembered by his many nieces, nephews and their families.
Richard was always ready with a smile and a quirky comment making everyone around him feel at home. The simplest things in life brought such joy to him. He was the best host, always ensuring their guests had refills on coffee or tea, and another cookie to immediately follow the first. Richard loved being with his Jean, having family and friends around, sharing laughs with all. His friends in the community will remember him as a long-standing businessman (Sooke Motors and Phillips Supplies), a 24 year veteran of the Sooke Auxiliary RCMP and a Mason for over 50 years. Many thanks to the caring staff at Sidney All-Care who will remember him as the most polite man ever….as we all will.
A celebration of life for both Richard and Jean was held on Friday, May 13, 2022 at 10:00 am in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to your favorite charity.
Richard, dear… You will be missed and remembered always
Condolences may be offered to the family below. To view service click below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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Dorothy Burkholder
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Patricia Morgan Our deepest Sympathy Richard was a very kind and friendly man and will be missed. He was also a dear Uncle to my late close friend Dorothy Jean Pearson (nee Phillips)
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Robert Kraus Correction Date:
I arrived in Sooke, B.C.
October 31 1966!!Bob Kraus
Kingston, ON
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Bob Kraus I was sorry to hear of Richard’s passing. I first met Richard 31 OCT 2006 when I was
transferred from Nanaimo RCMP Detachment to Sooke RCMP Detachment. I arrived in Sooke in
the afternoon and was assigned to spend Halloween Duty in Port Renfrew!
Richard was assigned to accompany me!Sincerely
Bob Kraus
Kingston, ON
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Terry Kinch Wishing the whole family much love and big hugs as you, and we all, adjust to the changes being thrust upon us these past couple of years. It has been a sad time for us all.
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Marie & Dan Hall Our condolences, he was such a nice person.
What abeauiful memorial service bob and and I thought so very much of the Phillips cousins. Had some good visits wth them but not enough . Love to all the extended family from the northern Burkholder bunch.