David Richard Evans

1940 - 2021

EVANS, David Richard January 30, 1940 - February 13, 2021 David was born in Birmingham, England and came to Canada in 1954. He died peacefully and gently in Victoria on Saturday, February 13th. He is survived by his wife, Margaret (nee Reid), his children Andrea, Jonathan, David and their children, Brittany and Owen, Jonathan, Brandon, Matthew, Brett and David. He was also great-grandfather to Savannah, Alalia, Brody, Benjamin, Vince and Logan Patrick. David is also survived by his sister, Jacqueline Margaret Jessup and her family. David was a Professor Emeritus at Western University, where he was a member of the Clinical Psychology Program for 30 years. Over the years he was a consultant to numerous agencies, including hospitals, adolescent facilities, addiction facilities, and police services. He received an honours BA in psychology from the University of Toronto, an MA from the University of Ottawa, and a Ph.D. in Applied Psychology from the University of Toronto. He was twice a Visiting Scholar at Wolfson College, Cambridge University. He was a past President of the Ontario Psychological Association, a member of the Council of Representatives of the American Psychological Association, and a representative to the International Union of Psychological Science. He was the author of several books, chapters, journal articles, tests, and papers. A Mass of Christian Burial at St. Andrew's Cathedral in Victoria and internment at Hatley Gardens will be livestreamed on Monday, February 22nd. A family gathering will follow later. He was and is a much-loved man. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallgardens.com