Christine Caroline Evans (nee Olson) passed away peacefully at Victoria General Hospital at 10:45pm on March 23rd. She was 74 years old. Born in Alberta on March 6, 1942, Christine came to Victoria to begin her more than thirty year career as a laboratory technologist. She is predeceased by her mother Mabel Olson, father Henry Olson, sisters Maude Fasick and Dorothy Knull and husband, Paul Michael Evans. She is lovingly remembered by her son, Jay Evans.
Christine loved art, gardening and being outdoors, she was a fearless cook and artist and had a quick wit and brilliant sense of humour. She had a deep sense of compassion, justice and integrity. Her generosity of spirit and kindness were very apparent to those who knew her. She will be dearly missed.
“There in the sheltered draw-bottom the wind did not blow very hard, but I could hear it singing its humming tune up on the level, and I could see the tall grasses wave. The earth was warm under me, and warm as I crumbled it through my fingers. Queer little red bugs came out and moved in slow squadrons around me. Their backs were polished vermilion, with black spots. I kept as still as I could. Nothing happened. I did not expect anything to happen. I was something that lay under the sun and felt it, like the pumpkins, and I did not want to be anything more. I was entirely happy. Perhaps we feel like that when we die and become a part of something entire, whether it is sun and air, or goodness and knowledge. At any rate, that is happiness; to be dissolved into something complete and great. When it comes to one, it comes as naturally as sleep.” – My Antonia, Willa Cather
A celebration of her life will be held at Royal Oak Burial Park Chapel, 4673 Falaise Drive on May 27, 2016 at 2:00 pm.
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Launa
I’m so sorry for the loss of your Mom, Jay, she was a remarkable woman. My heart goes out to you… Hugs…xoxo
Jana Norris
She must have been much like you. She is truly a part of goodness and knowledge. I know this because I have met you.
Becky
Jay, I’m so sorry for your loss. You were a good son to your Mom.
Natalie Leffler
Hey Cuz, you know we loved Aunt Chris, so very much! I just wish Mom and I had made it early enough that night to say bye and wish her safe travels onto the next phase of her journey, but I’m pretty sure she heard us when we did get there and said our prayers. Just know that you will never be alone, Jay, you’re stuck with the rest of us, because we love you, too, and always will! (((((Hugs!!)))))
Caroline Yeend
Jay,
I am sorry for your loss but I believe we keep all our loved ones safely tucked up into our hearts.
Mel
Jay I am truly sorry for your loss. I know how fond and proud she was of you. The love and bond you both had was so evident. She will be greatly missed and cherished in our hearts forever.
Corinne Mah
Offering my condolences for the death of your Mom, Jay. There are no words to describe the loss of a Mother. Sending love and light.