It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Connie Philip at the age of 94. Connie was predeceased by her husband, Warner in 2005, her 3 brothers and sister.

She is survived by her brother, Harold, sister-in-law Beulah (Rich), children; Pat (Rioji), June, Marian (Doug), Lesley (Jim), Peter (Sharon), Carolyn (Jerry), 9 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and her very special friend, Gerry. Connie was born December 21, 1924 in Brandon, Manitoba and lived in Hartney until the family moved to Vancouver in 1935. She completed her teacher training and at the age of 18, but her real life education began with her first teaching position at Coalmont, BC. From there, she went to Brocklehurst and then on to Long Lake School where she found the two loves of her life; her husband, Warner, whom she married August 22, 1950, and the ranch, where she spent 65 of the happiest years of her life. Her passions, besides her family, were genealogy, bowling, travelling, bluebirds and her garden. She spent many years organizing meals on wheels and canvassing for the Heart & Stroke and Cancer Foundations. One of her accomplishments was the completion of the book Bunchgrass Wire, which is still much sought after today.

Thank you to the staff of the Kamloops Seniors Village for keeping her safe and comfortable for the last 4 years and to Dr. Malan for taking such good care of her. A Very special thank-you to the nurses, Dr. Doug and Dr. Esterhuizen on 4 north for your compassionate care. A big thank-you to the very special staff at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice House for everything, you are all amazing!!

In lieu of flowers please donate to the Hospice House or the Cancer Foundation.

A Celebration of Life will be held at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church on January 3, 2020 at 1:00pm.

Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting www.schoeningfuneralservices.com

Arrangements entrusted to Schoening Funeral Services 250-374-1454

• Date : 2019-12-09
• Location : Kamloops, B.C.