In memory of our friend Gord Phillips

Gord Phillips was a guitar-playing, song-writing, surf-searching, mountain bike & nature-loving musician and School Bus Driver living on the majestic shores of Sooke, British Columbia. 

Whether performing on stage, around a campfire, or among friends, Gord brought an infectious positivity and genuine warmth wherever he went. His toe-tapping melodies, heartfelt storytelling, and easy smile had a way of making strangers feel like friends and friends feel like family. Audiences often left his shows feeling as though they had spent an evening catching up with an old friend—one who understood life’s ups and downs and always found something worth celebrating.

Through his music, Gord told stories of everyday life—stories about picking up the mail with the person you love, watching power lines drift by on a family road trip, chasing waves and finding joy in ordinary moments. His lyrics reminded us that life’s greatest treasures are often found in it’s simplest experiences.

Above all, Gord will be remembered for the way he made people feel. He brought people together through song, laughter, driving School Bus 11, kindness and a spirit of gratitude. His music leaves behind a soundtrack of cherished memories, and his legacy lives on in the countless lives he touched with his generosity, creativity, adventurous spirit, and joyful outlook on life.

May we honour his memory by embracing the things he loved most: family, conversations with friends and strangers, open roads, winding trails, ocean waves, beautiful songs, and the simple moments that make life extraordinary.