Richard Evans

EVANS, Richard Edward Retired Detective. VPD #615 18/10/47 - 7/2/2011 - 63 years young! (Died tragically in a boating accident, while on vacation in New Zealand). Loving husband and best friend of Joan. Much loved Dad and best buddy to his two boys Gary and Jody. Loved son of the late Tudor and Mair Evans (North Wales). Loved brother of Ann and Barrie Davies (Tsawwassen), Brenda and Peter Watts (England), and brother-in-law of Anne and John O'Connor (New Zealand), Allan and Kristin Stockley (Pitt Meadows), Erin Stockley(Vancouver Island), Marian and Wayne Wordsworth (New Zealand) and their families. His fun-loving spirit will be missed but remembered by all of his extended family in Wales, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, and his many friends around the world. He was a rugby loving Welshman, a highly regarded rugby referee and respected Police Detective (retired VPD), and a good friend to many around the world. Richard loved to tell jokes, loved a good party, enjoyed his travels and thoroughly enjoyed life. He had a vibrant personality and a very caring nature. He will live on forever in our hearts. He spent his last day enjoying a fishing trip with his good Kiwi friend, Keith. A private cremation has been held. Donations in Richard's name can be made to the ALS Society of BC, 1233 - 13351 Commerce Parkway, Richmond, BC, V6V 2X7. A Farewell to Richard will be held on Sunday, March 6th at 1pm at The Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, V5N 4E4.