Phillip David Lulman
March 26,1947 – December 17, 2004

Phillip was born and raised in Harpenden, north of London. He attended Aberdeen University from 1965 to 1969 majoring in Botany. While at Aberdeen he developed a love for Scotland and it’s wild places. After graduation Phil chose to emigrate to Canada and was accepted into the advanced degree program at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta. He completed a Masters degree in Plant Ecology with a focus on aspen tree ecology in Banff and Jasper National Parks.

Pamela Morse and Phil were married in 1973 and Phil’s first job was with Syncrude Canada. Phil spent close to a year in Fort McMurray, site of the oil sands mines, doing plant survey work in preparation for reclamation of the mine sites. In 1974 Phil and Pam moved back to Edmonton to continue working with Syncrude on reclamation issues. While in Edmonton, Phil took on a 3-year project of building a log house, something new to try. And in 1977, Sarah Lulman was born.

In 1980 the Lulmans moved to Calgary to pursue career opportunities. Pam, a geologist, joined the oil industry and Phil started working for Transalta Utilities, the main electrical generator and distributor in Alberta. Phil’s focus was on reclamation and the bigger picture of environmental management, sustainability and conservation. He was manager of the environmental group at Transalta for several years. In 1995, Phil struck out on his own as a consultant specializing in Sustainable Development. His clients included many of Calgary’s large oil companies, the City of Calgary and the building industry.

Phil’s philosophy was that conversation and collaboration leads to big achievements. He was honored with a City of Calgary Individual Achievement Award for Environmental Achievement and also the provincial Emerald Award for Corporate or Institutional Leadership for his contributions in furthering the environmental agenda in Alberta. Phil was also a founding member of the Association of Professional Biologists of Alberta.

Volunteer activities were an important part of Phil’s life. He was on the board of directors for the Calgary French School, he mentored students in the U of C Environmental Design program and he was a volunteer with the Calgary Chamber of Commerce as the Environmental Committee Chairman. He was the public member and only lay member on the investigative committee of the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta, he also sat with a round-table group planning the future of Calgary. The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society was very important to Phil and he served as chairman of the board, and volunteered tirelessly for the protection of the wilderness and protected areas across Canada. Today the Calgary/Banff Chapter of CPAWS presents a volunteer award in Phil’s memory.

Phil had many diverse interests: he had endless time for his family. He loved hiking in the Rocky Mountains and Foothills and enjoyed travel of any sort; he also loved classic cars, Land Rovers, and he collected model trains and Dinky toys. He rebuilt a 1939 MG SA, winning best in show at the Calgary Vintage Car show soon after it was completed.

In 2002 Phil was diagnosed with cancer in his leg muscle. Initial treatment seemed to be successful but the cancer metastasized to his lungs then to his brain. Even as he was in the hospice, he was still a brilliant conversationalist. He always made enquiries about the families of visitors and remembered their names and pursuits and was a great listener. Phil had a constant stream of visitors and well-wishers; he touched many with his generous friendship, leadership and sense of humor. He passed away on December 17, 2004.

Illness never defined Phil, he was defined by his interest in people, his love of the natural world and his diverse pursuits. He is remembered with love, and greatly missed.