July 30, 1931 – August 6, 2015

Glenn passed away peacefully after a struggle with Parkinson’s Disease.  Glenn was born in Calgary to parents, David and Elsie Oliphant and grew up in Victoria.  He graduated from Victoria High School in 1949 and worked at Standard Furniture for many years.  In 1981 he became a founding partner in Design Associates and had a long and distinguished career in the interior design profession, being appointed to Professional Membership in The National Society of Interior Designers, New York City, and the Interior Designer’s Institute of British Columbia.

Glenn was involved in the Scout Movement for many years, becoming a Rover and Queen’s Scout and attending jamborees around the world.

He loved classical music and was an accomplished organist, playing in many churches in the Victoria area.

Glenn leaves behind sisters, Barbara Dawson of Nanaimo and Carolle McIntosh of Victoria; brother, Ken and sister-in-law, Lorraine of Alberta; sister-in-law, Kathryn Oliphant of Victoria; eleven nieces and nephews and many grand nieces and nephews, as well as long time friend Bob Ferguson.  He was predeceased by his parents and his brother, Alan.

The family would like to thank the staff at Selkirk Place and Berwick Royal Oak for their kind care of Glenn.

No service by request.  Condolences may be offered to the family below.

McCall Bros. Funeral Home

www.mccallbros.com.

  • Joan and Court Haddock

    Our thoughts are with you all at this time. We truly enjoyed Glenn, he was a very creative person.

  • Doreen Paulsen

    My sincere sympathy to family and friends for your loss. My late husband, Bob and I, worked with Glenn (as owners of Ace Upholstery) on many projects. It was our pleasure to have known and worked with and for him.

  • Glenn J. Middleton

    My condolences on your loss of a really great guy. I knew Glenn back in the 60’s when he as the Victoria District Commissioner of Scouts and I as the Saanich Commissioner took a group of senior scouts on a treck across the Olympic Mountains. Glenn was also of great help with my wife Gloria in decorating our first home in Cadboro Bay in the 60’s and then 30 years later in 1993 when we retired at Arbutus Ridge.

  • MARK DEVOSS

    My sincere condolences to Glenn’s family and to his friend Bob Ferguson.

    As a new immigrant, Glen offered me great insight and wise words about life in Canada which served me well for the next 50 years. He encouraged me to paint, and I was much honored he kept my gift of the two apples painting till his last days. He taught me style, color and above all to be a gentleman. He was a master of all of these. We all miss him.

  • Annie Blanco Tamudtamud

    My sympathy and prayers to the family. May he rest in peace.

  • Eric

    My sincere condolences to Glenn family. My thoughts and prayer are with you all.

  • George Metcalfe

    My condolences to Glenn’s family and friends. It has been my pleasure to have known Glenn for 68 years. Many very positive memories as leaders helping Glenn organize a number of Scouting Adventures. It was a privilege.
    Again my condolences.
    George

  • Betty Anne Holland

    My sincere condolences to the Oliphant family, my thoughts are with you all. Betty Anne

  • Pamela Golby

    Glenn, was a long time friend, firstly to my mother, and then to me.
    A consumate gentleman, his wit, and knowledge will be greatly missed.
    His wonderful sense of colour remains in this house today, as do the memories.

    Sincerely
    Pamela Golby

  • Eric Gelling

    Sad to hear of Glenn’s passing. I will always remember him as a true gentleman, fine citizen and a great conversationalist over many a cup of tea. He is at peace now and will be remembered fondly by all who knew him.

  • bertha mar

    My sincere condolences to the Oliphant family. Glenn was such a talent man, and Quinton treasured all his talents. Bertha.

  • Jim Hutchison

    We’re so sorry for the loss of Glenn, a true gentleman with a quick wit, a great ear, and a kind soul. Our thoughts are with you all.

    Take care,
    Jane and Jim Hutchison

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