Our father V. Lorne Phillips has passed away in Edmonton on 4 Jun, 2024 at the age of 83.
He was born in High River Alberta. Dad met our Mom (Maureen) in the 50’s. He spent some time time in the Air Force working as a photo technician. One of his tours was with 407 Squadron in Comox British Columbia. He was responsible for processing images taken in support of Cold War long range patrol missions on aircraft patrolling Canada’s coastline and the Pacific ocean.
After his time in the Airforce, Dad returned to Edmonton and began working for his father in the family business. He married Mom in 1961 and began doing day to day senior leadership roles.
The companies operations were in all places remote (where our family resided) and ending up in Slave Lake when only cutlines a “goat roads” existed North of that town.
The company was eventually dissolved and our family returned to Edmonton when he joined the Edmonton Fire Department in 1970 and he served 25 years, primarily in South Edmonton ending his career as a Captain.
He enjoyed long annual vacations to Honolulu in Hawaii. He would spend weeks each year there decompressing and enjoying his daily swims in the ocean. Mom passed in 2012 and Dad continued that activity to the end.
Dad is survived by his sons Roy (Marla) and Glenn (Lizanne), 4 grandchildren (Raelee, Blaine, Jessica and Morgan,) a vast number of brothers & sisters in law along with nieces & nephews.
Cremation has taken place. At Dad’s direction, there will be no memorial service or funeral.
I worked with Lorne in the Edmonton Fire Department and was often a member of his crew. He was a great mentor and taught me many things. Driving to emergency calls with Lorne as Captain was a pleasure as he knew the south side of Edmonton unbelievably well. This was before GPS and I often joked he could direct us into someone’s back yard without a map. Lorne was a Captain who cared for his crew. He was an excellent Captain, wonderful person and an amazing friend.
It was an honor to have worked with you and have you as a friend.
R.I.P.
From; Ron Slenders
Lorne,
I am thankful for the 9+ years that we had together going on adventures, visiting friends and family, swimming in Hawaii, playing pranks, and trying new food.
You are a wonderful man and have touched the hearts of all of my friends, all of my family and myself. We were all so lucky you were part of our lives.
Love you honey, enjoy your swim.
Judy Cholak
His charm , smile & wit will be dearly missed. We are blessed knowing Lorne & Judy , who welcomed me & my family into their home.
Love & support to Judy, who was his friend & partner for 10 years, and who stepped in selfishly to care for Lorne 24/7 over these past months. He loved & cared for you very much & I hope your loss & grief will diminish, knowing you have beautiful memories of your time together.