February 7, 1931- November 5, 2012
Passed away peacefully at the Royal Jubilee Hospital. She is survived by Bill, her husband of 57 years; her son, Liam and his partner, Andey; her sister, Elsie Cadenhead and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Joan and Dave Bell and numerous nieces and nephews.
Evie was born in Vancouver and attended Lord Byng High School where she excelled in field hockey and softball and met her future husband, Bill. Evie attended Normal School in Victoria at Victoria High School and went on to be a well loved PE and Social Studies teacher in both Vancouver and Richmond. In 1980, she was excited to move to Victoria where she enjoyed being the wind beneath her husband’s wings as Police Chief and staying home to raise their son, Liam. She was an avid volunteer with The Salvation Army, Rotary Ann’s and Santa’s Anonymous. Evie often said, ” I have had a life more amazing than I ever could have imagined!” Including 52 years of summer fun and antics at her beloved Yellow Point Lodge with the cross boarder Second Week of July Crew. Deeply memorable cruising on “The Bounty” in the Gulf and San Juan Islands and in Desolation Sound with many a flotilla of friends. Her deep love of travel and adventure took her and Bill to many corners of the globe in their retirement years. Evie will be remembered for her unfailing optimism and flair for hostessing and decorating, love and commitment to family and fantastic sense of humour. She will be remembered as the classy women she was.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 11, 2012 at SEQUOIA GARDENS MEMORIAL, 4665 Falaise Drive in Victoria. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Boys and Girls Club Services of Greater Victoria. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
29 Responses
Hi Bill,
I remember sitting with you and Evie a long time ago at a Police function and you were both so much fun! I think I was kind of nervous and Evie was so sweet and made me feel right at ease. I wished I had seen her more but in one visit I knew she was a wonderful lady. Ed and I send our sympathies to you and your family.
Ed was News Director at CFAX for many years and I was the Deputy Coroner for a few years and then at VCP working with volunteers in community policing.
with fond regards,
Cathy and Ed McKenzie
Dear Bill & Liam,
At a family get together at Allan & Valentina’s house in November Evie was remembered with great fondness. Morris, Lisa, Chris, Colin, Allan, Valentina, James, Alaina, Bill, Alex, Mary (Val’s Mother), Nick (Val’s Brother) & his son Alex were in attendance. We gathered around an outdoor fire and shared our Great Love and thoughts of Evie.
Vacations to Canada with stays on Keats Island with Bill, Evie & LIam are some of the most vivid and wonderful memories of fun with family. Thanks for all that you two have done.
With Love from all of us,
Morris
We send our heartfelt condolences to Bill and Liam. We were so sorry to hear of Evie’s passing. She was a great lady. In years past I enjoyed many fun times with her going out to lunch and playing bridge. I regret I couldn’t attend her service as we had plans with newly-arrived house guests that day.
We are sending a donation to the Boys and Girls club in her name.You are both in our thoughts.Laure.
Bill: Joan and I were saddened to hear of Evie’s passing. We offer our most sincere condolances. We recall those evenings we spent with you both playing bridge and the Chinese food at the Golden City. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dick and Joan Waller
Dear Bill;
We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Evie. We remember meeting her on a number of occasions and found that she was a warm and wonderful person. We convey our deepest condolences.
Colin and Helen Crisp.
Dear Bill:
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your wife Evie.
John and Eunice Catterall
… so many wonderful memories of our time together in North Vancouver when the kids were small and we got together for tea to keep our sanity.
– from Bill, Marsha, Christopher [googe a googe] and Earle
Uncle Bill and Liam, I am sorry that I will be unable to attend the service on Sunday for Aunty Evie. My thoughts and prayers go out to you both. I have many fond memories of family get togethers and always lots of laughs and cheer. So glad I got to see Bill and Evie this past summer for lunch at Mom and Dad’s. Aunty Evie will be dearly missed. Much love, Geoff
Dear Mr. Snowdon and Liam,
I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. I have so many wonderful memories of the time spent with your family and they will forever live in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
Love, Kathryn xo