1942 – 2018

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Evelyn Byers (nee Messier), of Kamloops, BC. Evelyn passed away peacefully May 31, 2018, surrounded by her family after a long, hard fought battle with cancer.

Evelyn (Ev) was born on December 28th, 1942, in New Westminster, BC, and spent the majority of her childhood and adult life in the Maillardville/Coquitlam area, before retiring to Kamloops in 1998 with her husband Fred. Ev was an avid gardener who enjoyed spending time working in her yard, or puttering around the house. She also enjoyed camping and fishing with Fred and Keelah, and would not hesitate to out-fish him at every opportunity.

Ev especially loved spending time with her family and friends and was an inspiration to all who knew her. She will be profoundly missed.

Ev was predeceased by her mother Dorothy in 2002, and her father George in 2004. Ev is survived by her husband of 55 years, Fred, her daughter Sandy (Branwen), of Nelson, her daughter Debbie (Kim), of Kamloops, her son Craig, of Kamloops, and her grandsons Mitchell and Joshua, both of Kamloops. Ev is also survived by her brother Raymond (Rachel), of Pitt Meadows, and her brother George (Sheryl), of Coquitlam, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Ev has requested that there be no service, however a gathering of family and close friends will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, Ev has requested that a donation be made to the BCSPCA, and/or the Kamloops Hospice Association. The family would like to thank the Marjorie Willoughby Hospice Home for their exceptional care during Ev’s final days, and for allowing her to leave on her own terms with grace and dignity.

Condolences may be expressed at www.myalternatives.ca

• Date : 2018-05-31
• Location : Kamloops, B.C.