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
Dear Bill and Liam
Your family has enriched the lives of those around you. Evie has left the room, but we will always treasure the gift of her friendship, and yours. Thank you. Love, Pete, Sonia and Kai
Our relationship with Bill and Evie started through our work but ended as a wonderful friendship. Evie’s wonderful ‘chuckle’ resonants in our hearts and our thoughts. We will miss her and may she Rest in Peace. Love, Jan and Larry
Bill & Liam… Bernice and I were saddened by the news of Evie’s passing. We have many a fond memory of her graciousness at our mess functions over the years. Our thoughts are with you both at this most difficult time.
Fred and Bernice
Bill& Liam, Bernice and I were saddened on learning of Evie’s passing. We have many fond memories of our many Mess functions together. Our thoughts are with you at this most difficult time.
Bernice & Fred
Bill & Liam,
Big Hugs to you both! I am honored to have shared 20 Thanksgiving weekends with Evie!!! Evie was an incredible lady and I enjoyed talking with her…always made me feel like I was special…..even the first time she met me!!! I am so glad I got to give her a big hug just a few weeks ago. I will treasure that always!!! Will keep you two in my thoughts and prayers!! Love ya, Lola Taylor
Bill..Liam..We are saddened to learn of the passing of one of the world’s great people. A wife, mother, teacher and in our case marvellous friend of our extended family. All of our gandchildren and nephews and nieces have experienced the Snowdy’s Pool/Police Hat collection and hospitality. Thanks for sharing the life of such an unforgettable friend with us.
Dear Bill, Liam and family,
Our sincerest condolences for the loss of your wonderful wife, mother and friend. My girls are lucky enough to have very fond memories of their time spent with you. We are grateful for that. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
With love, Kathy, Keara and Jesse Pattinson
Dear Bill and Liam, we so wish we could be with you both during this time. We will be there in spirit with you and with our arms around you both with love and support. We loved Evie very much and we hope she knew how we felt about her. We love you both.
love,
Allan Valentina James and Alaina
(The Cali Timms family)
Bill and Liam, we are very sorry that you have lost such a wonderful person in your life, she was a great mom and friend to many of us who knew her. She did have an amazing life, and enjoyed every minute of it. We loved her spunk and her flair of life, she was amazing. She will always be in our hearts. Mike and Deb
Dear Bill and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. I only met Evie once but she left an impression as an amazing woman.
Marlene