James Phillips (Phil) Hallinan
September 7, 1940 – April 28,2015
Phil passed away peacefully at hospice after a lengthy illness at the age of 74 years.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 53 years Rita, son David (Phyllis), daughter Vera, grandchildren Grant(Teresa) Kristen (Ryan, Georgia, David,James and great-grandson Zackary Phil also fondly remembered by his sister Sheilagh (Irv), brother Bruce stepsister Diana, stepbrother Harry(Brenda), sister-in-law Vera, brother-in-law Edward (Deb) ,his nieces and nephews Catherine, Ken (Deanna), Kathy (Gordon), Amy, Cyd, Jennifer, Robin, Tyler and Erin. Phil is also lovingly remembered by his aunt Betty Fribance.
Phil was predeceased by his father George, mother Kathleen, and stepmother Patricia.
Phil was born in Princeton, but raised on Copper Mountain where he lived until his teenage years. There he developed a love and a appreciation for nature and in particular, he enjoyed hunting and fly-fishing. His love of the outdoors was evident throughout his life. Phil was a creative thinker who had the gift of being able to re-invent himself. After working or Evans products for 28 years, a job that returned him to the interior,Phil the worked in a variety of jobs involving the outdoors, retiring at 69 from the Fraser Basil Council, Shuswap Region. Phil was also an avid volunteer in many outdoor organizations at the local, provincial and national levels. He discovered a new passion for supporting the outdoors by writing and eventually becoming editor for the BCWF publication, The Outdoor Edge. He was a true steward of the earth and he imparted this knowledge, respect and love of the outdoors to his family. Happy times with the family included hunting time with his Labrador Retrievers, fly-fishing, camping and driving in the bush spotting wildlife.
Special Thanks and appreciation to Marianne Aduini and to the Home First Program’s dedicated team and to all the doctors and nurses who cared for Phil. Thank you to the staff of the Ponderosa Adult Day Program who brought joy to Phil. Thank you to our extended family and friends for your love and support. Your kindness will be remembered always.
A Funeral Mass celebrating Phil’s life will be held at Our Lady Perpetual Help Parish(235 Poplar Street) Kamloops and will be celebrated by Father Martin Peyton on Thursday May 7th 2015 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice Home or a charity of the donors choice in Phil’s memory.
One Tribute
Dearest Rita and family. It was a pleasure to reconnect with Phil. He will be remembered as a very kind gentleman! On behalf of the Day Program staff we wish our condolences to you and your family. It was our honor and pleasure to have Phil at the program. Warmest regards, Janice Rodgers.