Phillip John Wallace Egan
With heavy hearts the family of Phillip John Wallace Egan announce his sudden passing on Friday, November 27th, 2020, four days shy of his 69th birthday. He was predeceased by his parents, Jack and Hilda Egan; father-in-law, Mervyn Ferguson; and brother-in-law, Greg Rayner.
Phil leaves to mourn his passing, his wife of 48 years, Wendy; son, Jeremy and his children, Rykr and Berlin; daughter, Bree and son, Jerrod (Korey) and their children, Molly and Gage; sister, Sue (Bill) and family; mother-in-law, Doreen; and Wendy’s 5 siblings and their families.
Phil lived on the farm near Semans, SK until the age of 15 and always believed that at some point in his life he would own a farm of his own. He went to STI in Moose Jaw and took welding, and became a journeyman welder. He joined the Boilermakers Local 555 in 1973 or thereabouts and worked in many different communities throughout Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Alberta and BC until his retirement in 2007.
Finally, with retirement in the offing, we bought “the farm” just west of Moose Jaw, SK and he set up his herd of cattle, starting off with a mixture of red and black cows. Before long, he started breeding purebred Gelbveigh cows, which he swore was the “best breed ever”! In 2017, we decided to sell and move back into Moose Jaw, however, that didn’t mean he was going to do the coffee row thing! He kept a small herd of cows at a neighbouring farm and was out there helping every chance he got which, most weeks, was every day! He had good friends in Mark, Jack, Ken and Joe and I sincerely thank you all for that!
Phil was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt and fish, and was lucky enough this year to go hunting with Wayne for Elk, with Jerrod for mule deer and then with Jeremy and Rykr for whitetail. He showed our kids that honesty and a strong work ethic reaped results and his most cherished memories was time spent with them. He was so proud of our four grandchildren, who never failed to amuse and entertain him with their witty conversations.
Phil enjoyed the trips we took to the Caribbean with Sue and Bill, as well as the ones we took to Los Cabos with Sandy and Darren. Most of all, he enjoyed weekends at the park from May to September, and loved nothing better than a good BBQ and beers around the fire at night with his best bud. He could talk up a storm and had a different story every weekend. He especially loved family gatherings and big turkey dinners with all the trimmings and having a drink with his friends. One of his favourite sayings was “I love beer and beer loves me” and I’m sure if he was here, he would raise his glass high and toast you all. He also leaves behind his little fur buddy Grendall, who was beside him faithfully every night in the recliner watching TV.
A Private Family Graveside Gathering will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations in Phil’s name may be made to The Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation, 9 Lancaster Road, Moose Jaw, SK S6J 1M8. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Andrew Pratt Funeral Director 306-693-4550
So sorry for your loss.
Our sincere sympathy and condolences to you and your family.
Dent and Joyce Fines
Our Condolences to Family and friends
Wendy and family we are so sorry for your loss , Phil was a great guy had some good hunts with him
Dear Wendy and Families. Our deepest condolences to all of you.. We are stunned and saddened to hear of Phil’s passing. May all of your memories carry each of you through this difficult time..
Most sincere condolences to all Phil’s family
Oh my Wendy I am so very sorry for your loss, my sincere condolences to you and your family. If there is anything I can do please let me know I am only a phone call away
Wendy and families, Marv and I are so sorry to hear the sad news. Please know you are all in our thoughts and we are sending big virtual hugs of comfort to you.
Dear Wendy and Family, we are saddened by the loss of your dear husband , father and grandfather. Please accept our deepest sympathy, we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
My condolences to the Egan family. I will always remember Phil as one of the good guys. A pleasure to talk to and great guy to deal with one on one. Very sad news indeed.
Albert Hender
My sincerest sympathies. I went to school with Phil in Semans. Gone far too soon.
My deepest, heartfelt sympathies Wendy to you and your family. Sending you a hug
Wendy and family, So sorry to hear of Phil’s passing. He was a great guy and always enjoyed a good visit. May all the wonderful memories help you this difficult time.
Wendy and family…so sorry or hear of your great loss.
Cherish the memories.
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Wendy and family, sending our deepest sympathy to all of you.
I know all of your wonderful memories will always keep him close to your hearts..take care
Wendy Bree Sandy Darren and family
I send you my condolences
Thinking of you all at this time
As the saying goes ‘Gods garden must be beautiful because he only takes the best’
Take care
My sincerest condolences on Phil’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Jeremy, our condolences to you and your family on the loss of your dad! We are thinking of yo.