Mrs. Phyllis Janet Morrison

Phyllis Morrison died peacefully in West Vancouver on July 4th, 2012 after a long illness. Tall, strong, athletic, intelligent, independent and gracious, Phyl will be missed by her loving family and the many friends who gravitated to her warm hospitality and lively conversation. Phyl was born in 1928 to Harry and Marion Wilks, and grew up on a cherry orchard in Creston, BC where she ruled the basketball court and was crowned Creston Valley Cherry Blossom Queen in 1946. (This earned her the nickname, Blossom.) She received her physiotherapy degree from U of T, and moved to Vancouver where she worked tirelessly with polio victims, many of whom became lifelong friends. After turning down several marriage proposals, Phyl met and married the love of her life, Jock Morrison, enjoying 40 wonderful years with him until his death in 1995. In addition to Jock’s sense of humour, Phyl loved raising her kids, nature, her garden, her seaside Sechelt cottage, talk radio, feeding anyone looking for a gourmet meal, walking her dogs, taking in strays, working at the Vancouver Aquarium, adventures and sunset cocktails. Phyllis Morrison is survived by her 3 children, Jill Fleming (Thom), Maggie Morrison (Tom Duguid) and John Morrison (Daniela), 6 grandchildren, brother-in-law and 3 nephews. We would like to thank everyone who helped make Mom’s life better, including the staff at Amica and the West Van Care Centre. A celebration of her life is planned for fall.