PHILIPS (Miriam Barbara) Dawn  Née Brierley 1932-2025

Dawn Philips was born at dawn, March 27, 1932 (Easter Sunday), on the family farm-later the Rocky Mtn. House National Historic Site.

She lived the majority of her life in Rocky and area.  In 2023 she moved to Bethany Meadows Care Home in Camrose.  She spent the last  2 1/2 years of her life there and died on Dec. 1, 2025 at the age of 93.  

Dawn is survived and lovingly remembered by her three daughters Barbara (Jeff), Beverly (Leo) and Valerie; one son Garth (Kelly); as well as 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.  She is also survived by her sister-in-law Angie Brierley and a number of nieces and nephews.  

She was predeceased by her husband George, her parents Chet and Mabel Brierley, her siblings and many other family members.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 17, 2026 in the basement of Memorial Presbyterian Church, 5108 50 St., Rocky Mtn. House. If desired memorial donations may be to Bethany Meadows Camrose or a charity of one's choice.