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Julian Evans Obituary
We are sad to announce that a beloved member of our family, Julian Evans, passed away on Friday, July 29th. "Jukes" was a character to the end, and he'll be fondly missed by all who knew him.
Jukes was born in London "within the sound of Bow Bells" - a true Cockney, which he took great pride in! - and was raised in Uxbridge, Middlesex. He was always independent and eager to make his own way in the world, even turning down a prestigious art scholarship in favor of joining the workforce, making his own money, and enjoying a host of youthful (mis)adventures: from jetting around London on a motor scooter with his fellow "Mods" to creatively dodging various barroom brawls with his wit and quick thinking. He also married his first wife Rita, with whom he had his only son, Julian Evans Jr.
After several years driving trucks for a plant-hire company, Julian applied his charm and confidence to convincing his employers that he knew enough to join the management team. He quickly proved his worth and became one of their best experts, with a reputation for "magically" producing whatever equipment the client needed as if from thin air. In his spare time, he embraced his natural inner performer, acting in local pantomimes and plays and spending many happy hours at karaoke and as a football referee and coach.
When the company he worked for was sold, Jukes came to Kamloops to help nurse his mother in her final days; he loved Canada so much that he settled here permanently, close to his sister and family. He kept up with football and karaoke, and through the latter met his second wife, local potter Angela Meeson. Julian helped her build up her business and spent the happiest years of his life with her, until her premature death due to stroke. In his later years, his health and memory declined, but he was still larger than life, always up for a tale of his mischievous youth, and able to remain living at home thanks to the devoted care of his dear friend Lynda Rainbird.
Julian is predeceased by his father, Jack Evans; his mother, Marcelle Evans; his siblings Margaret Julia Clough and Steve Evans; and his wife, Angela Evans. He's survived by his son, Julian Evans; his grandson, Max Evans; his niece, Michelle Clough; his brother-in-law, JF Myles Clough; his sister-in-law, Elaine Evans; and his stepchildren Anne and Bob Meeson, as well as a host of extended relatives. A service will be held at Schoening Funeral Home at 10:30 AM on August 12th. The service will be livestreamed online for virtual attendance and downloadable video; a link will be available on Schoening's website, along with an alternate memorial.
Condolences may be expressed at
www.schoeningfuneralservice.com
Jukes was born in London "within the sound of Bow Bells" - a true Cockney, which he took great pride in! - and was raised in Uxbridge, Middlesex. He was always independent and eager to make his own way in the world, even turning down a prestigious art scholarship in favor of joining the workforce, making his own money, and enjoying a host of youthful (mis)adventures: from jetting around London on a motor scooter with his fellow "Mods" to creatively dodging various barroom brawls with his wit and quick thinking. He also married his first wife Rita, with whom he had his only son, Julian Evans Jr.
After several years driving trucks for a plant-hire company, Julian applied his charm and confidence to convincing his employers that he knew enough to join the management team. He quickly proved his worth and became one of their best experts, with a reputation for "magically" producing whatever equipment the client needed as if from thin air. In his spare time, he embraced his natural inner performer, acting in local pantomimes and plays and spending many happy hours at karaoke and as a football referee and coach.
When the company he worked for was sold, Jukes came to Kamloops to help nurse his mother in her final days; he loved Canada so much that he settled here permanently, close to his sister and family. He kept up with football and karaoke, and through the latter met his second wife, local potter Angela Meeson. Julian helped her build up her business and spent the happiest years of his life with her, until her premature death due to stroke. In his later years, his health and memory declined, but he was still larger than life, always up for a tale of his mischievous youth, and able to remain living at home thanks to the devoted care of his dear friend Lynda Rainbird.
Julian is predeceased by his father, Jack Evans; his mother, Marcelle Evans; his siblings Margaret Julia Clough and Steve Evans; and his wife, Angela Evans. He's survived by his son, Julian Evans; his grandson, Max Evans; his niece, Michelle Clough; his brother-in-law, JF Myles Clough; his sister-in-law, Elaine Evans; and his stepchildren Anne and Bob Meeson, as well as a host of extended relatives. A service will be held at Schoening Funeral Home at 10:30 AM on August 12th. The service will be livestreamed online for virtual attendance and downloadable video; a link will be available on Schoening's website, along with an alternate memorial.
Condolences may be expressed at
www.schoeningfuneralservice.com
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Published by Kamloops This Week on Aug. 9, 2022.
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