Philip Thomas 鈥淪parky鈥� Sparks, late of Weyburn, passed away May 24, 2016, at the age of 75 years. Philip was predeceased by his parents: Catherine and William Sparks, sisters: Alice, Gail, Vernie and Louise; brother Chester; step-son Gerry Biliak. Left to mourn his loss is his loving wife Shirley; sons: Colin (Ceci), Philip (Christine) and grandson Adam; brothers: Bob (Fay), Jim (Pat); stepchildren: Curtiss (Peggy) Biliak, Howard Biliak, Lucy Biliak, Leanne (Steve) Dunn as well as numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. 鈥淪parky鈥� was born December 19, 1940 in Saskatoon. On September 3, 2005, Philip married Shirley Biliak. Philip was in the Armed Forces from 1959 to 1972, then the Reserves from 1982 to 1990. He retired from Key Lake Mine warehouse for Cameco. Philip belonged and volunteered for the Royal Canadian Legion, Meals On Wheels, the Red Cross, which he donated 92 pints of blood. He loved to read, fish, golf, play bingo, photography and especially visiting with family and friends. Philip was very proud of his 34 years of sobriety and he was a great story teller. A Funeral Service for Philip was held on Saturday, May 28, at 10:30 a.m. from RD Family Funeral Chapel, Weyburn, with John Ferrier, officiating. Interment followed at Hillcrest Cemetery, Weyburn. Lunch was held at the Weyburn Wheatland Center. Pallbearers were George McLeod, Carl Von Hagen, Stacey Atter, Julie Atter, Cole Sahulka, and Reed Biliak. For family and friends so wishing donations in memory of Philip may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion, Weyburn Branch #47, 105 3rd St NE, Weyburn, SK, S4H. Arrangements were entrusted to RD Family Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Weyburn (306-848-0333 ~ 1-888-848-0333). Expressions of sympathy to the family may be sent to our website at www.rdfamilymemorialchapel.com 鈥淥ur Family Serving Your Family鈥�
