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Evan Garber Obituary
GARBER _ Evan (1947 - 2006) The family and friends of Evan Garber mourn the tragic loss of their beloved brother, uncle and friend who died as a result of a gunshot wound received during his attempt to foil an armed robbery of a restaurant in Vancouver on April 28, 2006. Evan had been a regular customer of the restaurant for many years. Evan, son of the late Joseph and Thelma (Hostetler) Garber, was born March 16, 1947 in West Liberty, Ohio. In 1959, the family moved to Alberta. Evan graduated with honors from high school in 1965 and studied economics at Eastern Mennonite College in Virginia and at the University of Alberta. Evan had a brilliant mind and a wonderful gift for writing. Evan was a quiet, peaceful man and was a faithful member of the Mennonite Brethren Church. He is survived by five brothers and four sisters: Larry (Carolyn) of South Bend, Indiana; Elaine (Lawrence Stauffer) of Sherwood Park, Alberta; Carl (Sharon) of Mahwah, New Jersey; Allan (Kristie) of Edmonton, Alberta; Alvin of Hilliard, Ohio; Susan (Nigel Peck) of Vancouver; Marilyn (Alec Rivers-Bowerman) of Vancouver; Janet (John Paran) of Sherwood Park, Alberta and David of Edmonton; nineteen nieces and nephews, and nine great-nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, wife Linda, son Shane, sister Alice and niece Kimberly. Evan, we love you and will never forget you. Funeral Service will be held at the Killarney Park Mennonite Brethren Church, 6426 Kerr Street, Vancouver at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 4, Pastor Ken Peters officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mennonite Central Committee at the Church or by mail to the Mennonite Central Committee, Box 2038, Abbotsford, B.C. V2T 3T8. Personal Alternative Funeral Services 604-662-7700
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Patrick Mawhinney
June 27, 2022
Did Evan have a brother that lived in Edmonton Alberta in the early seventies that had a band that was named The Key?
kaylen laguerta
September 29, 2020
I know it's been almost 15 years but you were the only person i looked up too. I just learned of your passing today. I'll miss you father.
Patrick Mawhinney
May 26, 2019
I don't know if this the Evan Garber that I met in 1970.If it is we met in Edmonton and traveled south in his bus to the Festival Express concert in Calgary and on to Vancouver and he also came to Southern California to visit me.Please respond if this is the person I am remembering.Thank you in advance.Patrick Mawhinney
Shirley Gidley
May 18, 2006
To Larry and Carolyn
Having just read the article, I'm shocked and saddened for all of you and the family. What a tragic incident.
He must have been a wonderful man and a loving husband and father.
Blessings to all of you.
Shirley Gidley
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Tim Crider
May 15, 2006
To my uncle evan: I will miss you very must.,even though I didnt see you very much except on family reunions. I was able to get a hold of carolyn sue and tell her what a great hero you were in defending your friends. I will always honor that memory in my heart forever.
Alma Douglas Gaudette
May 11, 2006
Dear Larry, Carolyn and Natalie,
We are thinking and praying for you each day. May God's Peace comfort you through this tragic loss.
Love to each of you,
Alma, Peter, Andrew and Stephen Gaudette
Jim and Barbara Hansen
May 11, 2006
Dear Carolyn and Larry, We share your saddness at the sudden and tragic death of your brother Evan. Fortunately, we know that you carry with you many wonderful memories of reunions and fun times that you will remember always. May your faith help you through this rough time. The Hansen Family
John Meiers
May 11, 2006
Dear Larry, Carolyn, Natalie and Garber Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your terrible loss. This is so tragic and illustrates that every moment we have with our families and loved ones on this Earth is so precious. I never met Evan, but I feel the love of his strong spirit through the beautiful comments written by his friends and family. He was a true disciple of God, and a loving example of a true peacemaker. His life is a guiding light for us all.
Sally Bostick
May 10, 2006
Dear Larry, Carolyn, Natalie and Garber Family, My greatest condolences to you on the sad loss of Evan. I know that your memories of family times together will be a great comfort until we are all together again. Love, Sally
Ron and Dianne Short
May 10, 2006
Dear Carl, Sharon and Family: Please accept our condolences in learning of Carl's brother's death. May you find comfort and peace that only Christ our Lord can provide.
Joanne Garber
May 10, 2006
My dear Evan. Remember my first night of ice skating AND outside of all places, We then went inside to curl, but my hands were so cold. You immediately took my gloves off and began to rub my hands and blow on them. Guess what!? I was then able to play Curling. What a weird but fun game. You were always so caring and fun to be around. Although, I have not seen you since you came to visit in 1973 in Bloomington, We had so much fun with you, Linda and the boys. I will miss you greatly; You always had a way of understanding what others were trying to say. Hopefully I will see you again one day and we can talk about old times.
Wendy Dobis
May 5, 2006
Dear Garber Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Evan's death. We have been praying for you to feel God's peace during this difficult time. God bless you and be with you.
Love Jonas and Wendy Dobis
Phil Schafran
May 5, 2006
Thank you for inviting Mennonite Central Committee to be present at Evan's memorial service.
It was gratifying to hear from Evan's pastor, Ken Peters, that Evan modelled many of the qualities that MCC advocates such as support for the marginalized and poor around the world.
It was my honour to meet his brothers and sisters and to hear about his life and contribution to the ministry of Killarney Park MB Church from those who paid tribute.
Evan's faith in Jesus Christ is a ongoing comfort for all who knew him.
Evan had many friends in the community as was evidenced by the employees and patrons who attended from the Noodle house where he was killed. Some of them wanted to pay tribute to him. I hope they did so privately to the family.
May God's peace through Jesus Christ and the memory of Evan's life of service be a source of comfort in the days ahead to all who are mourning.
Debbie Yoder
May 4, 2006
Dear Garber cousins,
Our love and prayers have been with you and will continue to be with you in the coming days. I do not get to see you often, but we are family and I will always be thankful for all of you. Thank you for seeing that Mother and Dad arrived safely. May you all feel God's presence in the days and weeks to come.
Love,
Dale and Debbie Yoder
Phama Wickizer
May 3, 2006
My sympathy to all the Garber family.
Phama
Robert Burger
May 3, 2006
Carl and Sharon,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.I know that feeling of loss,but we have a blessed hope through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Bob Burger
Colleen Kelley
May 3, 2006
Larry, Carolyn and family....I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother, such a tragic loss. May God bless you all, and your hero, Evan, for his love on mankind. Our thoughts, prayers are with you in this very difficult time.
Love, Colleen, Bob & Family
Lynn and Linda Bontrager
May 3, 2006
Dear Larry, Elaine, Carl, Allan, Alvin, Susan, Marilyn, Janet, David,
We are thinking of you and praying for you often during this hard time. Evan was just like I remember all the Garber's being--trying to help anyone whenever they need help. I wish we were not so far away, so we could be with you. Alvin, Thank you for making the arrangements so my parents could be there.
Our prayers will continue to be with you as you try to sort out all of this. I am so thankful we have God to look to for our strength. We love all of you.
Linda
June and Joyce Hostetler
May 3, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Evan was a special nephew and we will miss him too even though the miles between us were great.
All our love to all of you.
Dave and Kathy May
May 3, 2006
Hello to the Garber Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this tragic time. We would have loved to have been there with you in person. We are watching again "The Kanagy Saga" "Our Hostetler Ancestors" which Evan so expertly put together with his videography skills. Now it means even more to us. God Bless all of you as you are together during this time.
Love, Dave and Kathy
Lorraine Faulds
May 3, 2006
Heartfelt condolences to all.
SHERRY & DEREK MAYNARD
May 3, 2006
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Alfred J. Guillaume, Jr.
May 3, 2006
My wife, Melanie, and I offer our deepest condolences and prayers to Evan's family. We are good friends of Larry and Carolyn Garber who have spoken fondly to us many times about Larry's family. He loves dearly his brothers and sisters. This is a tragic time for all and may God's blessing continue to comfort each of you. And may the memories you have of Evan be a source of joy for you forever.
Alfred Guillaume and Melanie Smith-Guillaume
Sherri Hassett
May 3, 2006
Elaine, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
You must have so many wonderful memories of Evan, unfortunate for me that I didn't meet him, as it seems he must have been a great, loyal friend.
See you when you get home to Alberta.
Love, Sherri Hassett
Jennifer Klein
May 3, 2006
To Larry and Family,
The tragic and senseless loss of this wonderful life is incomprehensible to all of your friends and colleagues at Indiana University South Bend. Our love and thoughts are with you all as you remember Evan. With love, Jenni and Dave
IU South Bend Nursing & Health Professions Faculty & Staff
May 3, 2006
Our deepest sympathy to the Garber family.
Sandra Stutzman
May 3, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sharon Prins
May 3, 2006
Hello Garber Family, We are so sorry to hear about Evan's death. May God bless your family as you journey through this. Love Art and Sharon Prins
Bill Feighery
May 3, 2006
Larry: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of tragedy. Bill
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