Philip was born in Vauxhall, Alberta. In his younger years he loved sports, especially basketball. He met Ida and they moved to Vernon in 1955. He worked at Columbia Brewers and would come home to a house on a farm with many animals. They relocated to Kelowna and bought a semi-truck and created P&I Trucking. He followed this by working for other trucking companies for many years. He then retired and they did lots of travelling, fishing, camping, and enjoying the good times.
Survived by his loving wife, Ida Raber, of 66 years. Lovingly remembered by Marlene Reilly (Mike), Dwayne Williams (Marlene), Darrell Williams (Deb), Ken Williams, Phylliss Ohashi (Lawrence), Bev Simonin (Stan), Betty Kam (Randy), and all the grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.
Due to Covid19 restrictions a Private Family Service will be held on Saturday, October 17th, 2020 at 2:00 PM. For those family and friends that wish to view the service or leave a condolence for the family, you may do so by going to www.firstmemorialfuneralkelowna.com and click the live stream link button on Philip’s obituary.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation on one’s choice in memory of Philip.
Arrangements entrusted with First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna, BC 250-762-2299
