Beverly Doreen Evans (White) November 1, 1926 – July 11, 2021.
We are sad to announce the passing of our dear mother, Beverly Doreen Evans who passed peacefully at 94 on July 11th, 2021, at the Marjorie Willoughby Hospice facility in Kamloops, BC. She was pre-deceased by her husband Philip earlier this year in March, her Parents (John and Eva White), and sisters June (Thompson) and Helen (Ross). She is survived by her 7 children, Donna (Harry) Smith, Brent Evans, Greg (Hope) Johnson, Sandra (Bob) Vollo, Jeffrey (Linda) Johnson, Michelle (Kent) Evans, Tammy Franzman and numerous nieces and nephews and the many grandchildren and great grandchildren who enriched her life.
Beverly was born in Mt. Lehman on the family farm in 1926. She was the middle of 3 girls born to John and Eva White. Predeceased by her mother at an early age, she was raised, along with her siblings, by her father who gave her guidance and mentorship through her early years. She spent some time in Vancouver where she gained an education in bookkeeping and office administrative skills. Beverley was married to Lawrence Johnson in 1948 and gave birth to her two sons, Gregory and Jeffery. She worked hard in her early years raising her boys until she finally met Phillip Evans; the man who would take her life in the direction of adventure, excitement, fun and true love; the kind of love that makes you wonder how they do it. With over 40 years of dancing, golfing and travelling together all-over western Canada and the US in their travel trailers, fishing and camping with life-long friends Phil and Bev set an example of how great a relationship can be, “Look at Us! (Vince Gill)”
A mother, wife grandmother and aunt, Bev was a strong and very witty girl. She always had a smart response to any sideways comments thrown at her. She was funny and always easy to talk to. She was a great listener and could offer up advice without being critical. Her love for her many grandchildren was evident in the many pictures she had of them throughout her home (and travel trailer wherever she went). She had a natural love for animals and plants treating both like people resulting in loyal pets and wholesome plants in her house and gardens.
“Bev” will be missed by her family and many friends in both Kamloops/Kelowna, and the lower Mainland where her sisters’ children reside
The family would like to express our gratitude for the outpouring of love and support for our mother over the past years. To the many friends and family members who came to see her in her last days. She was grateful for the visits. To Dr. (Chip) Bantock for his excellent accommodating and humorous bedside manor. To Steve and Melodie Vickers for the love and care they gave to mom over the many years they spent beside Mom and Dad and to the Kamloops Hospice Society whose amazing ability to provide such personal care and affection for mom in her final days. You are truly a special entity that we will be ever grateful for.
A Celebration of Life is planned for Beverly and Philip on September 26th at 2:00 pm at the Kamloops Golf and Country Club. Any donations can be made to the Kamloops Hospice Association.
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Death notice for the town of: Kamloops, Province: Colombie britanique