Robert Duncan Carroll Phillips

1929 - 2018 Bob Phillips was born on February 3, 1929 and passed away July 2, 2018 at Three Hills Hospital – Continuing Care. Bob is survived by his wife Laura, of 62 years, and their two children Hal (Laurie), Eckville, Joy (Nick), Toronto, grandchildren Quentin (Carli) Drumheller, Jenna (Calvin), Red Deer, Jake, London, great-grandchildren, Kadence, Brennan, Austin and Stryker. Predeceased by his parents Joan and Robert Phillips, siblings Ken, Dolly and Norma. After graduating from high school, Bob attended SAIT in Calgary, studying Mechanical Engineering. After graduating he went to work as a Mechanic for 10 years at Rio Vista in Red Deer. In 1967, Bob and Laura headed out west (Arbutus district) to pursue a farming career for the next 25 years. They left Rocky Mountain House and moved to Innisfail for a short time and then moved to Three Hills in 1994 where they have built a lovely life. Bob was a humble man despite his incredible intelligence and many accomplishments. Daddy was shy, but did he love to laugh! He had a strong belief in Jesus – God Bless his beautiful soul. The Funeral will be held at the Trochu Baptist Church on Friday, July 6th at 2 pm. Light lunch to follow. Donations may be made to The Heart & Stroke Foundation. Kneehill Funeral Services, Trochu, entrusted with arrangements. 403-442-2123.