Morris W.G. (Bill) Evans
MORRIS WILLIAM GEORGE EVANS
“BILL”
August 4, 1928 – September 20, 2010
Bill passed away at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice Home on September 20, age 82 years, after a battle with cancer.
He was born in Gallivan, Saskatchewan to John Kenneth and Myrtle (Blackstock) Evans. Bill was predeceased by his father in 1984, his mother in 1988 and his first wife, mother of his children in 1997.
Bill is survived by his wife Audrey of 37 years and his children Glenn (Laurie) Evans of Maple Ridge, Colleen (Donald) MacGregor of Duncan, Dianne (Richard) Margetts of Victoria and Bruce (Shari) Evans of Lillooet; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren; brothers Keith (Rhelda) Evans of Kamloops and Ralph (Norma) Evans of Chilliwack, sister Glenda (Jack) Wyder of Calgary, Alberta and many nieces, nephews and brothers in law.
After receiving his schooling, Bill joined the Navy in 1944. He trained in Esquimalt, BC, and served aboard the H.M.C.S. Unicorn in the Pacific and was discharged in 1946.
He went to Trail, BC in 1949, employed with Cominco and in 1961 moved his family to Kamloops where he worked in sales, retiring from Braimac Sales in 1989.
Bill was a member of the United Commercial Travelers of America, Veterans Affairs Canada and a past member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 52 and the Elks Lodge #44.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill’s memory may be made to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation or to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice Home.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 2, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. in the Schoening Funeral Chapel, 513 Seymour Street.
Dear family of my cousin Bill Evans. We are so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing.May you find comfort
from God in the days ahead. We will be praying for you. Jean Leland.
To Audrey and family. I’m sorry for your loss and I pray that you would be comforted at this time. God Bless you, Neil Blackstock
Dear Auntie Audrey,
This is a painful time for you and the rest of the family. Uncle Bill was a truly an amazing man and I am going to miss his smile and sage advice. He will always have a very special spot in my heart and be thought of often.
Our thoughts and prays are with you.
Dawn Hueser, Diane and John Dolan
Dear Audrey and families,
Bill was a great man and a true friend, Bill was part of a group of Coffee buddys who met everyday at Valleyview A&W. Bill hardly missed a day, This also goes with the Blazers Hockey with no matter the outcome they will play better tomorrow
Bill was a true friend of mine, one who will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Bill was for sure “one of a Kind”
From Bills Coffee Buddy and Best riend
Keith
We are so sorry to hear about Bill’s passing, Audrey. He was always a part of John’s life at Van Kam, and we will miss seeing him around Kamloops.
John & Judy Mackenzie, Chase.
Dear Audrey,
Am so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. I was going to phone you, but cannot find your number in the book and information was no help. We always enjoyed chatting with Bill. He seemed such an upbeat guy. I know you will miss him terribly, but hope you have many happy memories to reflect on. Please give me a call if you get a chance. Love Phil and Verne
Audrey and family,
We were shocked and saddened to hear of Bill’s passing. Leone and I saw him whenever we had breakfast at Valleyview A&W, in fact the last time we were there I sold him my book “Popsi” and intended to stop by to see how he enjoyed it. Bill used to call on me when I worked at Rempel Trail Transportation and sell me parts so I have known Bill for many years.I am sorry I couldn’t attend the memorial as Leone ended up in the hospital with a mild stroke. We have many good memories of Bill from A&W days. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. God bless