ASHBY, Philip Rudolph of Montrose, passed away on March 9, 2012 in the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital. Philip was born on January 24, 1941 in Edmonton, Alberta.
In his younger years, Philip enjoyed boating, camping, snowmobiling and driving quads but his real love was his motorcycle and the road trips he took on it. He travelled across Canada, the USA, Australia and New Zealand where he met and kept many biker friends.
Philip is survived by his brother Robert, his sisters Joan and Edna, his sister-in-law Irene and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his mother Alberta, his father Rudolph and his brother Wilfred.
Philip will be sadly missed by all who knew him and will always be in his family’s hearts.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 16, 2012 at 11:00 am at St. Rita’s Catholic Church in Fruitvale with Father J. Joseph Kizhakethottathil M.S.T.,celebrant.
Bill Clark of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with arrangements.
As an expression of sympathy, donations in Philip’s name may be made to the Trail SPCA at 7700 Highway 3B, Trail, BC V1R 2L9 or online at www.spca.bc.ca or to a charity of your choice.
You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online register at www.myalternatives.ca