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GEORGE E. (BUD) PHILLIPS

Date of Passing: Nov 23, 2014

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GEORGE E. (BUD) PHILLIPS On November 23, 2014, Bud Phillips passed away at the Convalescent Home of Winnipeg. He was predeceased by his wife Nora in 2009 and his sister Muriel (Trotter) McCarthy in 2010. He will be missed by his children Mary Fardoe (Craig), Beth Smyth (Michael), Laura Phillips (Rob Browne) and Dave Phillips (Sharon), and grandchildren Colleen (Ian Lloyd) and Michael Fardoe, Dustin, Patrick and Bronwyn Smyth, Dylan and Jacob Phillips, as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. Bud was born April 26, 1923 in Shand, SK and grew up in Corning, SK where his parents owned and operated the A. C. Phillips' General Store. Bud and Muriel's first language was Welsh, and they continued to converse with each other in Welsh their entire lives. They were both excellent musicians despite having very little formal instruction. With his life-long friend Don McCarthy, Bud joined the R.C.A.F. and served as an instruments technician. Stationed in Yorkshire, he was able to meet and spend time with his extended family in Wales. After the war, he attended the University of Manitoba as part of the Veterans' Class, earning a Bachelor of Social Work. It was there that he met his future wife, Nora Morton. They were married on October 28, 1950 and then moved to Regina. They next moved to Montreal where Bud earned his Master of Social Work at McGill University in 1953. Bud and Nora moved back to Winnipeg where he worked for a short period at the Child Guidance Clinic before joining The Society for Crippled Children and Adults (now Society for Manitobans with Disabilities). He worked there until his retirement in 1985. He served on numerous boards and committees during his working career. Bud was always working on multiple projects. He liked tinkering on radios and electronics and he repaired and rebuilt pump organs. Bud had a keen interest in history specifically memories about life in small-town rural Saskatchewan and genealogy. Family and family history were important to him. He especially enjoyed the tri-annual Morgan Reunion in Saskatchewan where he delighted in sharing his vast knowledge of the extended family. Many happy summers were spent at his "country estate" in Corning - his parents' home that he was able to re-acquire in the early 1980s. After his retirement, Bud devoted much of his time to music, both singing and playing the fiddle. He belonged to various groups, including the barbershop quartet The Fireside Four, the choral group The Happy Homesteaders and both the SouthGlen Fiddlers and the Senior Melody Band. Bud moved to Rotunda Towers in 2003 and enjoyed being part of the Seniors' group there as well as playing fiddle in an informal music group with four neighbours in the building. The family would like to thank the many home care workers who helped to take care of Bud since 2011 making it possible for him to stay in his own apartment until mid-October of this year. And we truly appreciate the kindness and compassion of the staff of the Misericordia Interim Personal Care facility where he was placed for two weeks in October and of The Convalescent Home of Winnipeg, which was his final home. A service in celebration of Bud's life will be held at St. Paul's Anglican Church at 830 North Drive on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations can be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, The Kidney Foundation of Canada (Manitoba) or Canadian Diabetes Association.
Publish Date: Nov 29, 2014

GEORGE E. (BUD) PHILLIPS It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bud Phillips on Sunday, November 23, 2014 at the age of 91 years. He will be sincerely missed by his children Mary, Beth, Laura and David and their families. A longer obituary will follow. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 neilbardalinc.com
Publish Date: Nov 25, 2014

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 29, 2014

Condolences & Memories (19 entries)

  • So sorry that Bud had to leave us. I enjoyed the reminiscing when I had the opportunity to take him for supper when I had the opportunity to get to Winnipeg. We always connected with a good telephone conversation at Christmas! - Posted by: EILEEN JEFFERY (COUSIN) on: May 26, 2015

  • We are so sad to hear the news. Bud was a long time friend & one of the most amazing men we have met. Our thoughts & prayers to the family. Sincerely, GEORGE & SHIRLEY MURPHY MAUREEN MURPHY-ENNS - Posted by: George & Shirley Murphy (FRIEND) on: Dec 10, 2014

  • Sorry to hear of Bud's passing. Our families have been very close all his life and before. The Phillips family home was always a place to spend Christmas dinner and have entertainment in the early 1900's with New Year's at The Du Russel's home. These celebrations would find 25 or more people enjoying a turkey dinner, homemade ice cream with plum pudding. The entertainment would follow with music, games, and enjoyed in part by all who were present. People would travel to these functions by horse team and sleigh when snow closed local roads from car travel for most of the winter after Nov. Bud played many different musical instruments along with his sister Muriel on the piano with my father Nelson Du Russel in the Corning Orchestra for many years. Thus the start and opening of the Corning Community Hall in 1927 and the Anniversary of the old hall 50 yrs later. Bud will be greatly remembered and missed by all that new him. His large capacity for knowledge and history of the home area and people where he lived. I remember going to his wedding dance in Corning Hall which my father's orchestra played for. At the New Year's dance in 1937 Bud was acting as the old year moving around the stage with a Scythe and a beard. I was the New Year at 2 yrs old in a big diaper in a wheelbarrow. Bud worked on our Du Russel farm in harvest time as farm labor was needed during the time of the second world war. He was only 17 yrs old, but drove a team of horses hauling stook bundles to the old thrashing machine. I have been very proud to be able to call him my friend over the years. - Posted by: Harry and Carma-Lee du Russel (The du Russel family and Phillips were more than good friends over long span of years) on: Dec 10, 2014

  • Dave, Beth, Laura, Mary et al., I was sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. I remember him as an interesting fellow, always treated me well and I know he will be missed. Jim Legh - Posted by: James Legh (Fiend of family) on: Dec 03, 2014

  • Our condolences and sympathies to Beth and all her family on the passing of her Dad, Bud. - Posted by: Ian & Trudy Mattey (Neighbours) on: Dec 03, 2014

  • Dave, Sharon, Dylan and Jake, Our sincere condolences to you at this time. Take pride in your father's lifetime accomplishments and talents. Love you all! - Posted by: The Puccio/Nedotiafko Family (Friends of Dave and Sharon) on: Dec 03, 2014

  • Our deepest condolences to Dave, Sharon, Mary and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Mike and Mina Guzzardi (friends ) on: Dec 02, 2014

  • Very sorry to hear of your father's passing. He was a very articulate gentleman and I very much enjoyed his company at our last meeting of the Morgan family reunion......... - Posted by: Warren Gabriele (Family friend) on: Dec 01, 2014

  • I have known Bud all my life as we were family friends. Our family shopped at the Phillips store in Corning; Bud played in the orchestra with my father; and we shared Christmas dinner in their home for many years. Later in the week they would come to our farm for another Christmas feast. In later years, my husband, Lorne, and I would meet with Bud and we visited often on the phone. I shall miss him. He was a wonderful human being. Sincerely, Pat Buchanan - Posted by: Pat Buchanan (friend) on: Nov 29, 2014

  • Bud was a great family friend.We all enjoyed his family history stories at our family reunions in Saskatchewan.We will miss bud greatly. Our prayers are with his family. David and Edna Morgan - Posted by: David and Edna Morgan (Cousin) on: Nov 29, 2014

  • I met Bud when I joined the Southglen Fiddlers in the late 90's. I immediately loved the guy. His smile and the way his eyes lit up when he saw you, that was real and came from the heart. Bud encouraged and inspired people. He and his friend Ted were regulars at Martineau's Kitchen. My wife Susan commented "it made my day when they came in". I'll always remember when Bud was teaching me some tunes and I brought out the tape recorder. It made him so nervous and we laughed so hard. Thanks for everything Bud, especially my favorite, "The Old Rose Waltz". - Posted by: Larry Martineau (fiddle friend) on: Nov 28, 2014

  • It was a privilege to work for Bud Phillips and the Society for Manitobans With Disabilities from 1973-80. He was an inspirational boss who taught me a great deal about managing services and programs. He was also a friend who was always there for me and others who had the privilege of working with him. Bud was an exceptional person whose humanity shone through everything he did. I adored his sense of humour and practical approaches to problems. I will remember him always for his quiet strength of character and his love of all people. Rest in peace, dear friend, and may you be swiftly carried into eternity in the arms of angels. With much love, always! - Posted by: Donna Cunningham (previously Zdriluk) (Employee and Friend) on: Nov 27, 2014

  • Extremely saddened to hear Bud passed away! He was the one bright spot in my day! I learned a lot from him! - Posted by: Maureen (Care worker) on: Nov 27, 2014

  • Bud was a wonderful gentleman! He always brightened my day by his positive attitude on life! He had some amazing stories to tell me during my short visits with him almost daily! I'll treasure some great memories of him playing some favorite hymns on his keyboard which he could still play till Sept of this year. He enjoyed when I sang along but didn't realize that I would get pretty teared up by it all and sometimes missed a few lines myself during our sing-along!! This would only happen on Sundays!!! My condolences to all of his family! You meant the world to him!!! Rest in Peace Bud!!! Elda - Posted by: Elda (Homecare Attendant) (Homecare Attendant) on: Nov 27, 2014

  • Eleanor and I lived in Kipling Sask, we lived with Lloyd and Merial Trotter Buds Sister, we sincerely enjoyed the Phillips family and were guests in Phillips home often. Bud was a GREAT guy. With Regret Don and Eleanor Graham - Posted by: Don and Eleanor Graham (Friends) on: Nov 26, 2014

  • I met Bud in 1994 when I joined the Southglen Fiddlers. Bud was a good fiddler and also could chord on the piano. He helped me to get started learning to read music ...explaining key signatures and other fundamentals of fiddle music. Bud encouraged my early attempts at learning tunes, that he already new and played. Bud was generous with his time and as well knowleagable about some of the earlier fiddlers such as Billy Delorme, Don Messer, Eugene Laderoute. I will miss talking to him and his sharing stories about fiddlers and their music. Bud always greeted me with a big smile... My sincere condolences go out to the family of Bud Phillips. - Posted by: Bob Kuzak (friend) on: Nov 26, 2014

  • We were saddened to hear of his passing. We so enjoyed his company and his sharing of family history. - Posted by: Garry and Margarete Conrad (cousin) on: Nov 26, 2014

  • Today I saw in the Winnipeg Free Press that Bud Phillips had passed. He was a good friend to my parents Freda and Arthur Hoole. I met Bud when I was a young child and also as an adult. He was so good to my Dad when my mother passed away and often took him for lunch. I loved his cheery demeanour. I wish to express my heartfelt condolences to Bud's family. As my Dad often said Life is Brief....Love is Forever. - Posted by: Kathy Walkty nee Hoole (Daughter to Arthur Hoole who was a colleague and friend of Bud Phillips ) on: Nov 25, 2014

  • I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing...he lived a long active life! Thinking of you at this time. Joan - Posted by: Joan (Neighbor) on: Nov 25, 2014

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