Philip Botly

Obituary of Philip D. Botly

Philip D. Botly of Calgary passed away at the Rockyview General Hospital on Saturday, June 26, 2004 at the age of 74 years. Philip was born on April 23, 1930 in Toronto, ON. He took his schooling in Toronto. Philip went to R.M.C. for two years and then went into the Airforce as a Flight Navigator. In 1956, he went to the Canadian Pacific in Vancouver, BC and then on to Wardair in Edmonton in 1962, then finishing his career with Canadian Airlines in flight operations. Philip retired in 1991 in Calgary. Philip is survived by his loving wife Alice; two daughters, Suzanne (Nick) and Kathryn (Ken); three step-children, Trevor (Marilyn), Kevin (Teresa), and Brenda (Philip); fourteen grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter; a brother Lionel (Diane); two nieces; and a nephew; as well as many other relatives and friends. Philip was predeceased by his parents; a granddaughter; and his first wife Irene. Funeral Services will be held at Lutheran Church of Our Saviour (8831 Fairmount Drive S.E.) on Wednesday, June 30, 2004 at 2:00 P.M. with the Pastor Don McLeod presiding. To forward condolences go to www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Lung Association, P.O. Box 4500, Station South, Edmonton, AB T6E 6K2 Telephone: 1 (888) 566 – 5864 or directly to the Canadian Diabetes Association, #105, 7500 Macleod Trail S.E., Calgary, AB T2H 0L9 Telephone: (403) 266-0620 or directly to the charity of the donor’s choice. The family would like to thank Dr. M. Van Olm and staff on Unit 74 at the Rockyview General Hospital. In living memory of Philip Botly, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek Chapel, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E., CALGARY, TELEPHONE: (403) 256-9575.
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