Philip Gary Wimmer of Beaubier, passed away accidentally alongside his son Brad near Torquay on Father's Day - Sunday, June 15, 2014 at the age of 59 years. Philip was born on December 23, 1954 to Louie and Elsie Wimmer. He took his schooling in Colgate and Radville. After graduation he worked for various farmers, ranchers and even a sawmill in B.C. He bought his ranch/farm at NW 28-2-15-W2nd in 1974. In 1980 he married Charlene Widdis and they had four children: Stephanie Simone, Philip Wade, Bradley Ryan and Brittany Dawn. The Lomond 4-H beef club became a huge part of Philip's life with him being an assistant leader of the club for 20 years. He played hockey and curled in Lake Alma, played volleyball and played poker. He spent many winters doing jigsaw puzzles. Every day started with about an hour of Solitaire, Mahjong and Sudoku and he ended his day the same way. He loved to play cards. Philip took great pride in his children and their accomplishments. His greatest joy were his grandkids.Philip joins in heaven his son Bradley; father Louie and mother-in-law Joyce. He leaves to mourn his wife of 34 years, Charlene; children, Stephanie (Brad) Restau, Wade (Erica) Wimmer and Brittany (Blair) Stepp; daughter-in-law Jennelle Wimmer. He was grandpa to Logan and Dominic Restau and Poppa to Brayden and Jaxon Wimmer, Kaitlyn and Ryder Stepp. He is also survived by his mother Elsie Wimmer; brother Chris (Debbie) Wimmer; sisters, Judy (Jeff) Claffey, Beverley Koszman, Sandra (Trent) Becker, Lisa (Jerome) Niemegeers and Nancy (Byron) Labbie; father-in-law Chuck Widdis; brother-in-law Alan (Vonni) Widdis; special cousin Deb Giroux; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, great nephews, great nieces, friends, special horse Major and special dogs, Ruby and Maggie. A celebration of Philip's life was held on Monday, June 23 at 2:00 p.m. at the Estevan Alliance Church with Pastor Mark Bergen officiating. Those wishing to make memorial contributions may do so to a trust fund for Brad and Jennelle's boys, c/o the Tribune Branch of Radius Credit Union (or any Credit Union branch). Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.
