PHILP, James (Jim) Burgess

In Memorial

April 26, 1941 – January 22, 2012

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the quiet passing of our beloved husband and father, Jim on Sunday, January 22, 2012 at the age of 70 years.

Jim served his country for six years and after leaving the army worked in both the chemical industry and the Corps of Commissionaires. Jim’s favourite pastimes were reading and playing computer solitaire.

Jim is survived by his loving and devoted wife of forty-nine years, Hilarie; two daughters Aletha (Robert) and Gemma; and brothers Lewis (Audrey) and Robert; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and three brothers.

A Celebration of Jim’s Life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Fish Creek Chapel (14441 Bannister Road S.E.) on Friday, January 27, 2012 at 2:30 p.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Calgary COPD and Asthma Program (CCAP), Telephone: (403) 220-8742 or to The Calgary Humane Society, 4455 – 110th Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2C 2T7, Telephone: (403)205-4455, www.calgaryhumane.ca.

In living memory of Jim Philp, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek Chapel, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E. Telephone: (403) 256-9575.

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  1. Debbie D’Angelo on January 24th, 2012 4:15 pm

    Sorry for your loss Gemma.


  2. Linda And Hilmar Goepfert on January 25th, 2012 12:26 pm

    Hilarie,
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your daughters. We send you love and comfort from Ontario. We will light a candle in our garden for Jim on Friday.
    Sincerely

    Hilmar, Linda, and our two little furkids Louie and Coco.


  3. Bev & Wyman Millar on January 25th, 2012 1:40 pm

    We wish to express our sincere sympathy to the family of James Philp. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.


  4. Linda and Hilmar Goepfert on January 27th, 2012 10:31 am

    Our candle for Jim has been burning since early this morning. Today especially my thoughts are with you Hilarie. God bless

    Linda


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