Thursday, October 19, 2017

Brenda Louise Phillips

Copied from Kamloops This Week


It is with profound sorrow that the family announces the passing of Brenda Louise Phillips on October 3, 2017 at Marjorie Willoughby Hospice. 

Brenda was born in Rossland, BC but spent most of her youth in Kamloops. She graduated from Kam High and the University of Victoria. Brenda was employed by HSBC International in Canada and several other countries. She lived and travelled extensively through Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Recently Brenda was employed at Thompson Regional Division of Family Practice in Kamloops. Brenda treasured her family time, particularly artistic pursuits with Isabel. 

She will be remembered for her strength, kindness, generosity and unconditional love by her husband Hussain, daughter Isabel, sister Corinne (Allan), nephew Ethan Schock, parents Jim and Carolyn Phillips, aunt Betty (Ray) Harding, uncle Tom (Teresa) Johnsen, of Duncan, BC and cousins Lori Moo and David Phillips, of Washington, USA.

There will be no service. 

In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to www.braintumour.ca - Donate Designation: Research. Comment: Glioblastoma. Memory of: Brenda Phillips

Condolences can be expressed at: rememberbrenda2017@gmail.com

Schoening Funeral Service 250-374-1454




A personal note:

I heard about Brenda long before I met her -- great stories about her international adventures and love of animals. Many of us will remember how she gave Phantom, a dog from Turkey, a new lease on life.

One summer during one of Brenda's visits to Lac Le Jeune, a group of us went on a bike ride to Ross Moore Lake. There is one stretch on the final descent toward the lake that is rocky and steep; many riders choose to dismount and walk. Not Brenda. She rode over those rocks like a pro. Later when we stopped for a break she explained that a good dental plan was factored into that decision. :)

We crossed paths a few times over the years -- gathering around her kitchen table with fresh-baked cookies to talk about website design, her parents 50th wedding anniversary party, and just smiling and waving across Lookout Road.

I knew I'd like Brenda before I met her, and now I know I'll miss her. xo

~Sylvia~

1 comment:

Carolyn and JIm said...

Thank you Sylvia for sharing. Memories keep her close.