1935 – 2023
Mr. Douglas Allen Phillips passed away with his family by his side in Olds, Alberta on December 9, 2023 at the age of 88 years.
Doug was born March 19, 1935, he was the eldest of three children born to Allan and Isabelle Phillips. His father operated a Hardware store which he later took over the operations. He married his high school sweetheart, and they welcomed five children into the world over a span of twelve years. He expanded the hardware to include a lumber yard, sold grain bins, gas pumps and bulk fuel sales, among many other things. He was also a member of the Arrowwood Lions Club and a member of the local Volunteer Fire Department. In the mid-70s,
Doug bought a hardware store in Innisfail, Alberta and relocated the family. He operated the hardware store for eleven years along with a small farming operation, and then in the mid-80’s Doug decided to sell and take up farming full time. He met many friends during his time as the caretaker of Eastgate Mall which he did as well as his farming for a few years.
After a stroke took the use of his left hand, farming became more difficult and he eventually moved into the Autumn Glen Lodge in Innisfail until his health dictated his move to a high care facility, Season’s Encore in Olds, Alberta until his passing.
Doug is lovingly remembered by his five children, daughter, Trudy (Don) Leach, daughter, Nancy Crawford and partner, Jack Kinsella, son Graham Phillips and partner Brenda Reader, son Gary Phillips and son Rollin (Sharon) Phillips, as well as eight grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren, former wife and friend, Marvina Phillips and numerous nieces and nephews.
Doug was predeceased by his parents Allan and Isabelle Phillips, his sister Maureen Phillips and brother Ronald Phillips.
A Celebration of Doug’s life will be held at the Innisfail Library on March 16, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.
If desired, Memorial Donations in Doug’s name may be made to the Innisfail Food Bank, Box 6084, Innisfail, Alberta, T4G 1S7 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation at 119 14 St NW, #100 Calgary, Alberta T2N 1Z6 or at www.heartandstroke.ca/ Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed at www.heartlandfuneralservices.com. Arrangements in care of: Heartland Funeral Services Ltd., 4415 – 49 Street, Innisfail, Alberta. Phone: 403.227.0006
