PHILLIPS, Robert Glen It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Bob Phillips Jr. after an inspirational battle against ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). Bob passed away at his home in Port Alberni, on October 5th, 2007 at the young age of 36. Bob is predeceased by grandparents Cam and Irene Miller, grandmother Grace Phillips, brother-in-law Jason Lysne, cousin Scott Phillips and niece Abygail Gagnon. He leaves behind his wife Star, daughter Skye, parents Bob and Linda Phillips, brother Dean (Lisa) Phillips, sister Teresa (Yann) Gagnon, grandparents Richard and Sandra Phillips, parents-in-law Danny and Grace Lysne and brother-in-law David Lysne, nieces and nephews Brandon, Brittany, Jarod, Isaac and Irene as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Bob was born and lived his life here in the Alberni Valley. After graduation from ADSS in 1988 he worked at APD for many years. He left the mill and went on to become a journeyman electrician, receiving his official papers just days before receiving his diagnosis of ALS. Bob's life was made complete by his marriage to his soul mate Star Lysne in 2003, and by the birth of their daughter Skye in July 2004. Bob enjoyed nothing more that time with his friends and family, whether it was camping, boating, 4x4ing or just hanging out by the bonfire at home. He was always ready with a joke and a smile, and could easily make people feel comfortable. Wherever there was fun, there was Bob. His easy going, fun loving manner naturally drew people to him and he enjoyed the company of many friends. This did not change with his diagnosis of ALS in November, 2004. Bob was never one to sit on the sidelines, and Bob was determined to do all he could to bring awareness to this devastating disease. He was the "roller" in the ALS On-a-Roll wheelchair journey from Campbell River to Victoria for 2005 and 2006, and took every opportunity to get the disease into the media. Bob went on to form his own support network in the form of Friends United against ALS (FU-ALS) club and he adopted the motto "Live 4 Today". Truly words to live by. The disease may have taken his life, but it did not take his spirit, or any of the things that we all loved about Bob. He will be deeply missed by the many people whose lives he has affected, but he is at last free from the chains of ALS. Before passing, Bob requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to his daughter Skye's education fund at the Scotiabank. A Celebration of Bob's life will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, October 13, 2007 at the ADSS Auditorium, 4000 Burde St., Port Alberni, BC. Cremation has taken place. Chapel of Memories entrusted with arrangements. Phone 723-3633. 415915

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