Celebrating the Life of Gary McPhee

Welcome

Opening remarksDana Woods (nephew)

"Morning Has Broken"Jon Elton (cousin), Winston Elton (brother)

Reflections

Celebrating a friendDon Vance (friend)

Celebrating a grandpaRian Bowden (grandson)

Remembering

Part I — The first 30ish yearsBev McPhee (daughter)

Part II — The second 30ish yearsDan McPhee (son)

Part III — The third 30ish yearsMike McPhee (son)

Renewal

Celebrating familyKitch Elton (brother)

"Going Home"Jon Elton (cousin), Winston Elton (brother)

Closing remarksDana Woods (nephew)

Going Home

Lyrics by David Downes

Going home, going home
I am going home
Quiet like, some still day
I am going home
It's not far, just close by
Through an open door
Work all done, care laid by
Never fear no more

There's no break, there's no end
Just living on
Wide awake, with a smile
Going on and on, going on and on
Going home, going home
I am going home
Shadows gone, break of day
Real life has begun
I'm just going home

Slideshow Presentation

~10 minutes with Gary and some of his favourite tunes

Special Thanks

Our family expresses gratitude for the abundant love and laughter you shared with Gary over the years.

Thank you for choosing to spend today with us. We appreciate the goodness you've brought into our lives, and cherish the warmth of your ongoing support.

Messages for the Family

Shared during the Celebration of Life

Kathleen wright niece July 6, 2026

Thank you McPhee cousins. Uncle Gary rest in peace. He was a kind and classy man.

Ruth Keller-Veasey Friend June 27, 2026

I remember going out with Eva and Gary in Palm Springs and watching them dancing. For such a big guy, he was amazingly light on his feet! In fact, he was an amazing guy altogether! He will be missed by us all. Rxxx

Joel Bowden Grandson June 26, 2026

I have fond memories of spending time with Grandpa and Eva around 2005/2006. They invited me over for dinners regularly when I lived nearby in Burnaby and I always enjoyed those times spent together.

As a young boy spending time at my Grandma's house , I could always tell when Grandpa had been around, from the fragrance of his cologne. I am sure I would still recognize the distinct smell today.

I was always proud that my Grandpa was a successful businessman, and our family was lucky to have the latest in computer technology growing up (during the 80's when most people had limited experience or knowledge with computers!). I would often brag to my friends about the legend of my Grandpa McPhee being the inventor of the Hawaiian pizza.

You'll be missed by many, Grandpa.
Love, Joel

Bob & Inge Raymant Friend June 26, 2026

Our memory goes back to when Bob and Inge were first married over 65 years ago and Gary helped Bob make their first piece of furniture, in Garys work shop, a coffee table stereo.
Bob and Inge Raymant

Wendy Saunders Neice June 26, 2026

The video photo tribute brought tears to my eyes as I remembered all the wonderful times spent with uncle Gary. He was always generous with his attention while being such a fun fun uncle. His visits to the Wood farm always resulted in unique experiences for us. He was classy in his dress and drove a nice car. His marksmanship was excellent as we watched him shoot a gopher from about 200 yards. Always a showman at heart he would entertain us with comedy routines.
Uncle Gary was loved by us all.