Phillip "Phil" Dort a well-known resident of Grande Prairie, AB left this life much too early on September 7, 2014 at the age of 41.

Phil was born in Antigonish, N.S. on June 4, 1973 to parents Everett and Jane Dort. He grew up in Cross Roads Country Harbour, a small community where he also attended his first school and was taught by his grandmother, Sarah Wilson and went everywhere locally with his Gramp, Arthur Wilson. It was a place that was dear to his heart for the remainder of his life. It was also a safe place where everyone knew everyone and he could freely foster his love of the outdoors, even as a small child.

He attended Riverview in New Harbour and St. Mary’s in Sherbrooke where he met many friends and made some great memories. He then graduated from St. FX in Antigonish with a BSc in Phys Ed and after being a student teacher in Antigonish, he moved to Manitoba where he took a permanent teaching job and met his future wife and love Angie Bourke. They married in 2002; then moved to Grande Prairie where they lived; raised Mackenna and Liam; and worked until the time of his death.

Phil was a personable soul who could make friends anywhere. He had a way with people that was all his own and had a gift for making people laugh and feel better about things. He loved the outdoor life, sports, music, cooking and being with his family and friends. He had a great deal of love and support in his home area of Nova Scotia and was fortunate enough to recreate this when he moved to Grande Prairie. He was able to put a lot of living and adventure into his short life and he will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him. He was definitely one of the good guys and we are blessed to have had him in our lives for as long as we did.

His laughter and warmth live on in his son Liam, daughter Mackenna, and wife Angie. Loved ones who will forever miss his smile are his mother Janie, father Everett; brother Andy (Nadean), their children Hannah and Noah; grandmother Mildred Cameron; parents-in-law Geraldine and Ernest Bourke; brothers-in-law Rob (Randi), their children Max and Quinn; and Tyler (Vanessa); as well as many extended family and friends.

Loved ones who will be greeting him with open arms are grandparents: Arthur and Sarah Wilson and Alex Cameron.

A celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at 11:00 am at the Alliance Church in Grande Prairie (15502 102 St.).

In lieu of flowers monetary donations can be made to his children by contacting a family member for information or in his memory to Ducks Unlimited (9615 105 St. Grande Prairie, AB T8V 6V5).

Memorial Service

Tuesday September 16, 2014, 11:00 am at Grande Prairie Alliance Church.

A Live Webcast of the memorial service wiil take place at 2:00 pm in the Goshen Community Centre.

Lunch will be served following the service.