Obituary of Phyllis Evelyn Lake

Phyllis Evelyn (Gibb) Lake Phyllis was born in Canwood, SK on March 21, 1925. She passed away in Invermere, BC on Wednesday, September 14, 2016. Phyllis had resided in the valley since 1950. She was a loving, caring, wife, mother and homemaker. Phyllis loved to cook, dance and party with friends. She also enjoyed and worked hard at many outdoor activities. She was an avid horsewoman, worked with cattle and harvested Christmas trees. Phyllis also enjoyed fishing, picnicking and gardening. She was a longtime active member of the Royal Canadian Legion's Ladies' Auxiliary. Phyllis leaves behind many good friends, but goes on to join those who went before her. She was predeceased by her father, Ed Filby, her mother and step-father, Verna and Robert Stenhouse, her first husband, Stan Gibb, her second husband, Gordon Lake her grandson-in-law, Gordon Steel and dear friend, Charlie Young from Lintlaw, SK. Phyllis is survived by her Uncle Walter Onia, 100 years young on October 1, 2016! She is dearly missed and fondly remembered by her children Jim (Margie) Gibb, Sharon (Les) Bidinger, and Yvonne (Gary) Messner; her step-children Rick Lake, Carol Hoffert (Gary) and Earl (Esther) Evans; her grandchildren Leanna Steel (Clinton), Marlen Bidinger (Holly), Myrna Nichol (Jeff), Malcolm Gibb (Katharine), Amy Messner (Amiel) and Paul Messner(Jennifer); her great grandchildren Mackenzie Nichol, Shanice Puskaric, Latalia Puskaric, Daylen Bidinger, Abbie Bidinger, Eleanor Simonetta, Madison Messner, Oliver Logan and Juliet Logan. Her ex-granddaughter-in-law, Laura Moberg, Cliff and Linda Barkley, and their daughter Tina were also very special caring people in Phyllis' life. A memorial service for Phyllis will be held at Christ Church Trinity in Invermere on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 2:00 pm. Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service. Condolences for the family can be offered at: www.mcphersonfh.com