Phyllis Gretzky Tribute. December 19, 2005

Update: Dec. 19, 2005

Sadly, the First Lady of Canadian Hockey passed away in Brantford on Monday Dec 19, 2005 at 10:00 pm. She was surrounded by the family whom referred to her as their "glue". She will be sorely missed. Please join me in extending the hockey worlds' sympathies to Wayne and the entire Gretzky family. The image below is from the solemn funeral service held in Brantford. (Click on the image for more links).

Most people will tell you that it is Phyliss who Wayne is most like. She is the one with the easy going personality that we see in Number 99. Certainly their smiles are akin to sunbeams.

(Dec 17).

Wayne has stepped down as Coach of the Coyotes in order to spend time with his ailing mom who is fighting lung cancer. I know everyone joins me in a prayer for Phyllis and of course the entire Gretzky family.

A 1984-85 shot of Wayne with his Mother and Dad during his First Cup Celebrations.

Phyliss and Wayne at his 2002 LA Kings retirement ceremony. His son Tristan is also in the picture. Click on the image for links to the event.

Wayne and Phyliss on Mother's Day 1980.

Please feel free to leave any comments here and I will pass them on to Wayne, Walter, and the family, OR, Click on the image above to read other Condolences sent to The Gretzky family. You can leave your thoughts there as well.

Please remember to click on the Images in this entry and all others for essential story links.

Comments

[Patricia]

My Heart goes out to you and your family i am so sorry for your loss.

Posted by: Paricia Sanderson | December 20, 2005 at 05:13 AM

[keri]

My deepest sympathies to a beloved mother-sister, wife, friend, and hockey mom.
Wayne is who he is because he was so very loved-as with all the kids in waynes family..its love that makes that family special.

[Dale]

To Kim,

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom to lung cancer. I lost my Mom to lung cancer Dec 2, 2005. I am the only daughter with four brothers. I lost my best friend. I know that the loss must also be difficult for your brothers as it is for my brothers but it each of us deals with this differently. My condolences to you, your brothers and your father.

Dale

[Trish]

Please pass on my sympathy for the family's loss. It must be a difficult time for them.
Best wishes.

[bionca]

sorry for the loss of your mom