Philip Edward Sanders

I am so sorry to hear about Phil Sanders. Phil painted a mural on my first son's birth of a yellow bunny rabbit. I still have that bunny on the wall. Everytime I look at it my thoughts are of Phil and Betty. Wonderful memories. My children will not let me paint over it. I worked with both Betty and Phil as Seneca College and enjoyed their company very much. Both were true educators and friends. My prays are with the family.

Betty and Phil were both very dear friends of mine from our days at Seneca College. Betty helped me plan my wedding 34 years ago and Phil "gave me away" as well as making the veil and train for my bridal dress. They went shopping with me when I was pregnant for my 1st child, "so I wouldn't look like a female Buddha." Phil was the Godfather to my first son, Scott.

I loved their sense of humour and joy. Phil's stories of being in the Army would have all of us laughing so hard. ...

Betty and Phil had been such a big part of my life. I met them by pure accident at a Chinese dim-sum place in Vancouver. And our friendship had grown over the 40 years, even after they moved to Victoria. I treausre every minute of our time together; their support and their generosity will remain with me forever.
P.S. to Jane, I received your message and tried to call you back. May be I got the wrong number. Please call me cause I really would like to talk to you.

It is very sad to lose a friend such a Phil. He was a wonderful, giving and caring individual with a great spirit about him. I met him and Betty through friends at Seneca College in Toronto and always enjoyed being around Phil as his love of life rubbed off on everyone around him. He will be greatly missed by everyone in his live he touched.

I met Uncle Phil in the last years of his life through my friend Jane, his niece. He created spectacular hats for me to wear with my Victorian costumes in the Royal Victorian Fashion Society. These magnificent creations always ellicited gasps of delight from audiences. I wore them with great pride. His artistry and generosity will always have a place in my heart.

I am very proud of my Uncle Phil's artistry and creativity. He is the reason I pay attention to costumes and sets and flower arrangements, try different foods, and admire fashions (shopping!).

Uncle Phil was very dignified with a wonderfullly silly and lighthearted side. As a child, I lived in fear and delight of having my epiglottis "removed" and always enjoyed hearing about his experiences and stories about our family. I will miss those times with him the most.

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