PHIPPS-Joan passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, November 16, 2008, at the Pasqua Hospital at the age of 89 years. She was born in Cupar, SK on April 9, 1919, the fourth daughter of Harry and Edith Brown. During the time her family lived in nearby Bulyea, she met the love of her life, Clarence Phipps. They were married in December 1941, just before Clarence was shipped overseas for the war. On his return, the couple set up residence in Regina, later joining and caring for Joan's widowed mother. In her time, Joan worked at Simpson's Department Store, Office overload, and as a temporary for Kalium Chemicals. From May of 1940 to November 1941, she worked in Ottawa for the Federal Government. She also sewed sterile wraps for instruments for Regina Public Health. For many years she accompanied Clarence on the piano while he practiced on the banjo for local dance gigs. Her door was always open to visiting family and friends who fondly recall her coffee pot always being `on'. Another popular meeting place for family and friends was in the Phipps' boathouse on Long Lake. Although Clarence and Joan had no children of their own, they will be missed and fondly remembered by numerous nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and nephews, as well as many friends from Regina and `the lake'. Joan was an avid reader and an expert at crossword puzzles. Her fondness for cats and dogs was well known. Joan was predeceased by her husband Clarence in 1997, as well as her parents and three sisters Cecilia, Theresa and Josephine. The family wishes to express their thanks to the staff of Unit 4B Pasqua Hospital for their loving care and attention. Prayer Service will be held at the Chapel of Lee Funeral Home, 3101 Dewdney Ave. on Friday, November 21, 2008 at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, November 22, 2008 at St. Cecilia RC Church, 5020 7th Avenue at 1:30 pm. Interment will be in the Veteran's Section of Riverside Memorial Park along side her husband Clarence. Flowers gratefully declined. Contributions in Joan's memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice. Published in the Regina Leader-Post from 11/18/2008 - 11/19/2008