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Phil TICKLE Obituary
TICKLE (Phil):
Phil was the real man. He met pioneering challenges and new adventures with tenacity, clear thinking and skill. Loyal to and loved by his family, Margaret, Shelley, Robyn, Greg and their families.
Tickle (Phil):
Words cannot express the love, pride and respect that we have for you as a Dad, Father-in-law and Pop. You leave a legacy that will live on in us all. Missed by Shelley, Gary, Jaimee, Kelly and Brad.
Tickle (Phil):
Such a big influence in our lives. A great sport and keen sense of humour. A wonderful Dad and Pop. We miss you. Robyn and Matt
Tickle (Phil):
Much loved and respected Father and Pop of Greg, Jane, Raa, Naands, Blake and Kyle. The influence of your principles, improvisation, enthusiasm and many strengths will remain with us always. We are incredibly lucky to have been a part of your life.
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33 Entries
Joanne & Aidie Henderson
September 5, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. We will be forever grateful to the Tickle Family for establishing Siesta Park. We love our stay each year. He will be in our thoughts always and the family at this time. Joanne & Aidie Henderson.
August 19, 2015
These days when past Apexians get together there is always one missing . Remembered for the years in Apex together and we will all remember stories with enjoyment and acievement helped by Phils quite presence . Our Sympathy and throughts at this time to Margret and family . Alan and Marnie Wade Collie
August 19, 2015
So sorry to hear about Phil. Deepest sympathy to Marg, Greg, Robyn and Shelly. Fondly remembered and always admired. Sue Brown and family
David Rennie
August 18, 2015
There are so many men and women in this world who live their lives in a quiet unassuming way but who impact the lives of so many, for me they are the unsung heroes. It is through how they live their lives and the way they come across to those who know them. I feel over our lives we meet them and if we are lucky we get to know them and if we are blessed they become our friend.
Just recently one of those people passed away, suddenly and totally unexpected. Even in his death he has had a profound impact on me, it has made me remember him from the first time we met till now, memory's that I had put aside, away buried in the back of one's mind. Great memories, life changing memory's, memories that without realising it had and have changed how I live in areas of my life.
Phil Tickle was an adventurer a pioneer and he has left a legacy that will live on in the hearts of the 10,000's of people who had the privilege of knowing him. He was a man of the utmost honesty and integrity a man who understood the value of the family unit, a man created a place that for a time you could feel safe, warm and special. A place where your children and the time you could spend with them was what was important.
To may he was a father figure and grandfather figure a friend and a great mate, Phil was a true man of the old school, there was no sugar coating what needed to be said unless it was needed, there was no dribble it was simple a spade was a spade, but that spade could be used for so many uses. He was the person who could give you the kick up the backside and you did not feel the point of his boot but you felt understood the lesson, he could bend down and talk to a 4 year old and make them feel special, his smile was infectious, his words, well you held on to every syllable spoken as the wisdom was there.
He was that person that when you went to stay you longed to have some time with, just to talk and listen, he had a way of making you just feel special. In saying all this he was not a man of lots of words, but what he spoke where great words. Over time he went from the man who owned one of the most special family get away spots on the planet to becoming a friend, that friend that we see a couple of times a year but we cannot wait to see, sort of like a grandparent who live a long way a way.
At Siesta Park between Busselton and Dunsborough his Father, Phil, Marg, Greg and Jane have created a place that every family should go stay at for a week, a place that helps to bring back the word Family into our hectic lives. This is a place that was created not for the economics but for those that just need to reconnect with themselves and the families. He has left and I can say in good hands this wonderful place for future generations to come and reconnect. Everywhere you look you can see his hands, the furniture, buildings, pathways and design all have Phil's DNA.
Mr Tickle (Phil) I am proud that I had the chance to meet you, I am thankful I had the chance to become a friend, but I am so great full that I had the chance to get to know you. Over the last 27 years you helped part of me become who I am today and for that I will never forget you.
David Rennie
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August 18, 2015
Heartfelt sympathy to all the Tickle Family on the passing of Phil. Our lives and memories enriched by his creativity, generosity and friendship.
The families, De Groot, Crocker and Potter.
Betty Blaikie
August 17, 2015
Deepest Sympathy to Margaret and Family on your sad loss. May your Memories live on...Betty Blaikie and family
August 19, 2015
TICKLE (Phil):
Fond memories of beach barbecues at Siesta Park.
A great host, a great cricketer and great supporter of the Venetians. Our sympathy to Margaret, Greg and family.
WA Blind Cricket Club (the Venetians)
August 19, 2015
TICKLE (Phil):
Beloved uncle to Niki and husband Brett, children Rachael, James and Ben. We will miss your warm welcome and sense of humour.
Deepest sympathy to Aunty Marg, Shelley, Robyn, Greg and families. Thank you for all the happy times we have shared, you will be remembered dearly in our hearts.
August 19, 2015
TICKLE (Phil):
Condolences to the family. Great boating person, loved the ocean. RIP.
Gerald and family.
August 19, 2015
TICKLE (Phil ): A man of great integrity and a teacher to all those who crossed his path. He provided many families a lifetime of memories at Siesta and we will miss sharing a beer with him around the BBQ. Sympathy to Margaret, Shelley, Robyn, Greg and families on your loss.
The Burns Clan
August 18, 2015
TICKLE (Phil):
Our thoughts and heartfelt sympathy to Marg and family on the sad passing of Phil. A marvellous man at rest. From all the ex B.P.W. friends.
August 18, 2015
TICKLE (Phil):
Our deepest sympathy to Margaret, Greg and all his loving family on the sudden passing of Phil. An all round nice guy, who shall be missed by us all. Robbie, Jake, Marni and Beryl.
August 17, 2015
TICKLE (Phil):
Heartfelt sympathy to dear Margaret and all your family.
With love from Marlene, Ian (dec) and family.
August 17, 2015
TICKLE (Phil ): Our heartfelt sympathy to Aunty Marg, Shelley, Robyn, Greg and families, on the untimely loss of Uncle Phil. He will be greatly missed.
Love, Roz, Jeff (dec), Carley and Jodie.
August 17, 2015
TICKLE (Phil):
Loved and loving brother of Pat and brother-in-law of Don. Uncle to Jane, Roz and Nicki and their children Gemma, Brian and Sarah, Carly and Jodie, Rachael, James and Ben. Phil never ceased to amaze us of what he could next achieve and the latest was publishing a book in November 2014 of stories of the bay. We will miss your cheery, surprise visits. Sympathy and love to Marg, Greg, Robyn, Shelley and families.
August 17, 2015
TICKLE (Phil):
Phil, ‘A Man Of The Sea' the Busselton community. Our valued friend of many years who's legacy to his town is the Tickle family. Kay, John, Tracey and Scott.
August 15, 2015
TICKLE (Phil):
Deepest sympathy to the Tickle family. So many fond memories of a true friend and gentleman.
The Sandersons.
August 15, 2015
TICKLE (Phil):
Deepest sympathy to Margaret and family on the sudden passing of Phil. A long time friend of Pat and Rich.
August 15, 2015
TICKLE (Phil):
Suddenly gone. An admirable achiever. A loving man, we will all miss. Sympathy to Mary and family. Love Laurita, Mike Adams and family.
August 15, 2015
TICKLE (Phil):
Our respect for a true gentleman who lived his life well at beloved Siesta Park. Nelsons, Verweys, Terrys, Bowes.
August 15, 2015
TICKLE (Phil):
Many happy memories of Phil, a great bloke who could turn his hand to anything – and a dear friend, always there for us. Deepest sympathy to Margaret, Shelley, Robyn, Greg and families.
The O'Halloran and Corbet Clans
August 15, 2015
TICKLE (Phil):
So sad to hear of Phil's departure. Such a lovely bloke. Thinking of you Margaret, Greg and Jane.
You will miss him. Peter and Gail (dec) Goodall.
August 15, 2015
TICKLE (Phil ): Great memories of over 60 years of friendship: Shark Bay fishing, south coast diving, and footy at Busselton. Our deepest sympathy to Margaret and all the family.
Kevin and Jill Green
August 15, 2015
TICKLE (Phil ): We feel the deep sadness and sense of loss at Phil's death of all who knew and loved him.
Robin and John, Michael and Angela, Marcus and May and their families.
August 15, 2015
TICKLE (Phil ): Deepest sympathy to Margaret, Shelley and Gary, Robyn, Greg and Jane and families. Also our beautiful grandies Jaimee and Kelly.
Freda and Col O'Brien
August 15, 2015
TICKLE (Phil ): Lifelong friend of Gary Smith and family. We are saddened by the passing of the man we knew and loved - Phil. Fond memories of school days at Guildford Grammar, fishing trips, happy holidays at Siesta Park and other shared celebrations during our lives. A man of many talents and skills that will be sadly missed by us all. Gary, Marilyn and family.
August 15, 2015
TICKLE (Phil):
A wonderful man! We are grateful to have had him as an amazing friend and part of our family over so many years. Sympathy to Margaret and to all his family and relatives.
Val Taylor and family.
August 15, 2015
TICKLE (Phil ): Our sincere condolences to Marg, Robyn, Shelley, Greg and families on the sad passing of a great man and fishing buddy. So much achieved in his 85 years and we were lucky to have known him. All our love, Terry and Jennifer Coote
August 14, 2015
TICKLE (Phil):
Deepest sympathy to Margaret and families, From all the staff at Sportsmarine Boat Centre, Bunbury
TICKLE (Phil):
Margaret, Robyn, Shelley, Greg and families a huge loss of a great bloke. Thinking of you. Russell and Linda Dawson
August 14, 2015
TICKLE (Phil):
Farewell to a truly genuine good friend to myself and my family. The holidays at Siesta Park will always be remembered. Sincere sympathy to Margaret, Greg, Shelley and Robyn. Trevor, Kieran and Libby Gosden.
August 14, 2015
TICKLE (Phil):
Remarkable memories of a much loved brother-in-law. Allan and Heather Williams and family.
August 14, 2015
TICKLE (Phil):
Sincere condolences to Margaret and family. Sail on in Siesta. Friend of Gwen, Bill, Ross (dec). Remembered always. Rest in peace. From Peter, Ann West and family.
August 13, 2015
TICKLE (Phil):
So many happy memories of Phil, a wonderful man, loved and respected by all. Deepest sympathy to Margaret, Shelley, Robyn, Greg and families.
Rae, Jenny, Geoff, Christine and families
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