Colin EVANS Obituary

EVANS, Colin Michael
December 8, 1943 – Lethbridge, Alberta
April 28, 2015 – Calgary, Alberta
It is with sadness we announce that Colin Evans passed away unexpectedly in his sleep the morning of April 28, 2015 at the age of 71. Colin was born in Lethbridge and grew up in the Pincher Creek-Crowsnest area. He graduated from the U of A, Edmonton in 1964 and thereafter began working in the oil and gas industry. He had a long and successful career in the industry which took place mainly in Calgary. He was widely respected for his expertise and as a man of his word. In his later years, he was director and chairman of a public company, and was instrumental in their growth and financial restructuring. He was a natural athlete and had a love for fishing, baseball, skiing, and coaching young athletes. Late in life, he took up cooking and enjoyed cooking for his family and friends. Colin was a private man, and a wonderful husband and father. He dedicated his life to supporting his wife and children in every way he could. He was a most incredible father. Colin is survived by, and will be greatly missed by his wife of thirty nine years, Elaine, his son, Scott, and his daughter, Whitney. He is also survived by his brother and sister-in- law, Burn (Shirley), and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. Colin was predeceased by his parents Mike and Bridget. A Celebration of Colin's Life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive S.W. Calgary, AB) on Monday, May 4, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In living memory of Colin Evans, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park.