It is with great sadness, the family announces the passing of James (Jim) Evans on March 22, 2014.
Jim was born on October 28, 1918 in St. Davids, Wales. He moved to Canada, with his parents, Ben & Sophia Evans, brothers Bert & Eric and sister Glenys in 1928. His parents established a dairy in Wilkie Saskatchewan.
The Evans family moved to Courtenay in 1946. Jim and his brothers helped their father Ben dismantle a creamery on the site where Thrifty Foods now sits. They used the lumber to build houses on England Ave.. Jim moved to Port Alberni and bought a sawmill near Sproat Lake. He sold the mill in 1952. Jim moved to various locations in BC until he returned to Vancouver Island in 1954. Jim worked in the logging industry as a faller until he retired.
Throughout his life, Jim enjoyed playing horseshoes. He spent a lot of his years gardening and took a lot of pride in showing off his results. Jim was a member of the RCL Branch #17, Courtenay. He was also an avid golfer and long-time member of Sunnydale Golf Club. His golfing friends have a story or two about 鈥淪andy鈥� Evans. Jim loved Vancouver Island and lived in Courtenay at the time of his death.
Predeceased by his brother Bert (1961), wife Katherine (1985), second wife Clara (Maudie) (2006), grandson Ron Waterfield (2008) and son-in-law Gary Waterfield (2013) Jim leaves to mourn: son; James Benjamen (Arlene), Bowser daughters; Janet Waterfield, Cumberland, Rosemarie Jewell, Cumberland, Glenys Thebeau, Calgary Alta., Patricia Akerlund (Al), Gold River, 11 Grandchildren, 10 Great Grandchildren, and 2 Great-Great Grandchildren, sister Glenys Young (Douglas), Beaverlodge, Alta, and a brother Eric, Salmon Arm, B.C., as well as several nieces and nephews.
Many thanks to home care support, and the nurses, doctors and support staff at St. Joseph鈥檚 Hospital, for their care, during Dad鈥檚 final year.
A gathering in celebration of Jim鈥檚 life will be held at a later date.
Flowers gratefully declined, in Jim鈥檚 memory, please consider a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society or charity of your choice.