PHILIP ROY ROWAN

Condolences & Memories (12 entries)

• Dear Mrs Rowan, please accept my condolences on the loss of your beloved son Phillip. No mother should have to endure the loss of her child. Phil was the loving brother to Anthony, Pat, Janita & Michael. I extend my lament of loss to you also. Phil was a loud & boisterous individual, but, more especially, a friend. Once he was known to, or by you, he became a friend or rabble-rouser but one with the human foibles that we all have. We can only dream what it would have been like to have him be our Mayor, Party Leader, or community leader. Our community has lost a kind individual, however, we are community that should accommodate all of it's children and with Phil's activism we are closer. You will be remembered, Phil, for your struggles with your health and the fight to move society to increasingly recognize the sicknesses that exist in those around us. 'Rest in Peace' & 'Eternal Memory' to you Phillip. - Posted by: Victor Danyliuk (family friend) on: May 24, 2019

• I am in a stupor of hearing the news today of Phil’s passing. I met Phil in 1985 when he was one of my favourite guys at Park Pontiac. Through the years, we crossed paths through mutual connections that kept us in contact. Phil knew many people and always offered referrals if you needed professional people in all trades ! Phil was capable of getting riled up about issues and needing to vent. With no filters, but that Was Phil ! Deep down, Phil was very kind and compassionate and always wanted to help people. May you Rest In Peace Phil. The angels will look after you...💕🌹🕊 - Posted by: Shelley Grahame (Business associate , friend) on: May 23, 2019

• I am saddened to hear about the passing of Phil. He attended my workplace for the past few years and always shared stories from his past. He never had a filter and I couldn't help but laugh at all his words and antics. I had not heard from him in many weeks and only just discovered this today. He used to call me weekly to complain about one thing or another. I will miss his phone calls & office visits. - Posted by: Vanessa Vokey (Insurance Girl) on: May 14, 2019

• I met Phil at the Phi DeltaTheta Fraternity house in 1973 and travelled with him to Knoxville, TN in 1975 for a general convention. The third member of our Manitoba delegation and I over-reacted to the adventure, placing Phil in the unaccustomed role of shepherd / babysitter which he handled perfectly although not without complaint. He reminded me of that road trip just last year. Phil was recognized at an alumni reunion for spotting an opportunity for the fraternity to finance a major renovation of the chapter house and reminded us to follow up on additional benefits under the program. He had a good head for business. - Posted by: Paul Keirstead (Fraternity brother) on: May 06, 2019

• I've bought cars from Phil for years. Like always, Phil and I would bicker and fight over price for a few days and eventually he would give up and say "F it!" and he would sell the car for what I originally offered to pay. Phil always made me laugh with his inappropriate jokes and comments but hey, that was Phil for ya. I always said to him "Behave yourself please!" Rest easy Phil and behave yourself up there. Amy - Posted by: Amy McGowan (Client) on: May 06, 2019

• No doubt even now, Phil is making deals in that big car lot in the sky. I never bought a car I didn't like from Phil, and I bought several over the years. RIP Big Guy - Posted by: Neil Tipples (Family friend) on: May 06, 2019

• Dear Family, We want to express our warmest condolences to your whole Family. We are very sorry about the early death of your beloved husband, Father and brother. We wish you all the best from our God for the coming time. Warm regards Perrot Families - Posted by: Johannes Perrot (Friend of Michael L. Rowan) on: May 06, 2019

• I knew Phil for about 18 years, myself and all my buddies would buy our vehicles from Phil. Phil was a very generous man, I would be able to call him up and say I needed a vehicle but I have no cash on hand to put down. He would tell me the list of vehicles he had on hand and the ones he just purchased and were getting ready for sale and come on down and have a look. I would drive away that day with a new ride with not a penny put down. I've bought at least say about 7 vehicles from this gentlemen at least. Over the years Phil became more than just an associate to my friends and I. He became someone we can call a friend. When were in the area we would give him a ring and drop in on him on Ruby st and visit and gab like old ladies in a bingo hall and have a ton of laughs. We also had a couple heated moments due to his short fuse but Phil would always call back to apologize. Phil helped many many First Nations people with buying vehicles for their family when everyone else wouldn't. This in my eyes makes Mr. Rowan and unsung hero. Just want to offer my condolences to Phil's family - he was a great man and great friend and he will be missed greatly! - Posted by: Scott Linklater (Client/Friend) on: May 05, 2019

• Nous vous souhaitons, en ces moments difficiles, nos plus sincères condoléances à toutes la famille Rowan. Nos pensées sont avec vous et nous vous souhaitons courage et sérénités. La famille Goulet de Granby. - Posted by: Patrice Goulet (Cousin) on: May 05, 2019

• I'm terribly sorry to learn of Phil's passing. He was my student at the University of Manitoba during the seventies. We reconnected later as Wolseley residents and then when he helped my son find a car. He was a lovely person. Please accept my sincere condolences. - Posted by: Mark Gabbert (Professor) on: May 04, 2019

• I lived next door to Patrick with my sister. We were both in our 20’s. He was very protective of us and on one occasion ran someone off who was trying to steal my car. He was a very good, kind person. Rest In Peace. - Posted by: Susan (Neighbor ) on: May 04, 2019

• Bon voyage, cousin Phillip xx - Posted by: Hélène Goulet (Cousine) on: May 04, 2019