Bradley Elwin Phipps

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Brad on Monday, May 21, 2018 at the age of 89 years.  Knowing he is in the arms of his Lord, able to golf and walk without pain is comforting.  He is with the love of his life, Lois E. Woodhurst whom he was married for 67 1/2 years.  He was predeceased by his son, Rodney, his parents, Allan and Pearl Phipps of Carsonville, Michigan, sisters, Mildred Whiting, Ersel Getsinger Boileau, Laureta Hawkins, and his brother, Leonard Phipps.  Brad is survived by his sister, Beverly Wiedefeld in California and nieces and nephews.  He was the devoted, and dearly loved father of Deborah (Debbi) Brown of Waterdown, Ontario.  Loving Grandfather of Justin (Jennifer) Brown of Ayr, Ontario, Jordan Brown of Dahlgren, Virginia and Courtenay Brown of Waterdown, Ontario.   Brad was also very proud of his great grandson, Braydon Brown of Ayr, Ontario.  He worked at Camshaft Machine for 40 years.  Brad started the Spring Arbor Golf League in 1961 and loved his weekly fellowship with his golfing buddies, and golfed 143 times last year.  He was a member of the Spring Arbor Free Methodist Church for almost 70 years and was the head usher since 1949.  Brad ran the church pantry for 25 years and it was a labour of love for him. He loved God, his church, Spring Arbor, golfing and dearly loved his family. We love you and will miss your smile and wink.  Until we meet again.  Thank you to Pastors Darold L. Hill and Earl L. Habecker for your love and many visits.  Thank you to Henry Ford Allegiance Hospital ICU for the amazing care and compassion shown. A celebration of Brad’s life will be held a Spring Arbor Free Methodist, 120 E. Main Street, Spring Arbor, MI 49283 on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at 11:00 am, Reverends Darold L. Hill, Earl L. Habecker and Mark Van Valin officiating, interment Spring Arbor Cemetery. Memorial contributions in memory of Brad may be made to Spring Arbor Free Methodist Mission Trip Fund or the Sharing Place.

Visitation at the Watson Funeral Chapel in Jackson on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 from 2:00 – 4:00 & 6:00 – 8:00 PM and Thursday at the church from 10:00AM until the time of service.

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