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Gordon Evans

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Gordon Evans

1926 - 2016

Gordon Raymond Evans, beloved husband of Annabelle Evans, passed away in Bow Island on Monday, November 14, 2016 at the age of 90 years.

 Relatives and friends were invited to Prayers at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 7:00 P.M.

 The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 1113 - 1 Street East, Bow Island on Friday, November 18, 2016 at 1:30 P.M. A private burial followed at the Bow Island Cemetery. 

 Gordon is survived by his loving wife of sixty seven years Annabelle, son Darwin (Debbie) Evans of Lethbridge and daughter Dalyce (Rick) Wiest of Enchant; grandchildren Lisa (Dave) Liptak, Bryce (Kristie) Evans, Clayton (Britnee) Wiest, Cory Wiest and Carson Wiest; great grandchildren David John, Kayce, Diezel, Parker and Kamryn. He is also survived by his brothers-in-law Julius Schlachter and Ed (Marie) Schlachter.

 He was predeceased by his parents O’Renzel and Doris Evans; father and mother-in-law Ralph and Kate Schlachter and sister-in-law Helen Schlachter.

 Gordon was born in Raymond on October 23, 1926 to O’Renzel and Doris Evans. He farmed in the Winnifred area. Gordon enjoyed holidays in the United States as well he had a passion for shiny black lincolns. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus for many years. He will be lovingly remembered.