Obituary of Christina Phibbs

A very special light has passed from among us into the presence of her Lord. With family by her side, Tean (Christina) Phibbs (nee Spence) of Forest died peacefully at the Mitton Site of Bluewater Health in Sarnia on Sunday, October 19th, 2008 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife and best friend of Herb Phibbs (1996). Loving mother of Shirleyann Phibbs and Wendy and Larry Wellington of Forest, Terry and Florence Phibbs of Red Deer, Alberta and Jack and Gabriele Phibbs of Gull Lake, Alberta. Much loved Grandmother of Jody and Bart Dyrland, Kelly and Wade Becker, Chad and Kim Wellington, Ryann and Tom Hoskin and very special Great "Grandma Teanie" to Taylor, Danielle and Jackson Dyrland, Christian, Tyne and Seth Becker and Chad (CJ) Wellington. She was predeceased by infant son, Herbert Wayne in 1938, her parents Charles and Annie Pickering Spence, siblings Violet, Willie, Belle, Lorne, Lura, Florence, Alma and Jean. Tean will always be remembered as a very special Auntie to many nieces and nephews. Tean was born in Hybla, Ontario on December 4th, 1916. after marrying Herb, her life companion in 1937 they eventually in 1960 settled on the 6th line of Plympton for the next 25 years. Mom was a dedicated worker and Sunday school teacher at People's Church on London Rd. where she played the piano for 30 years. In the early days of Temple Baptist Mom played the piano and sang with Rev. Hal McBain on the Christian Radio Station in Port Huron. For the past several years Mom has lived in Forest and is a member of Forest Baptist Church. Mom loved her Lord, her family, music and above all children. Her great delight was baking and feeding everyone who walked through the door. The kettle was always on and Tean would always have time to listen. Visitation will be held at the Forest Baptist Church (19 Prince St., Forest) on Friday, October 24th, 2008 from 1-3 and 6-9pm. Funeral Service and celebration of Mom's life will take place at Forest Baptist Church on Saturday, October 25th at 11am with Pastor Laurie Morris officiating. Private family interment to follow at Beechwood Cemetery. Donations to Crossworld Mission- Bonita Sparling, forest Baptist Church Growth Fund or Kids Alive International would be greatly appreciated by the family. Donations and condolences may be left online at www.dodgefuneralhome.com . Arrangements entrusted to the Ronn E. Dodge Funeral Home (519-786-2401) ** In memory of Tean, a living tribute has been planted. As the tree grows so will your memories. -the Denning Family