James Douglas Evans

EVANS, James (Jim) Douglas was born in Hamilton, ON May 5, 1948 and died in Calgary, AB September 21, 2019. Jim is survived by his wife of 50 years, Pat and his two sons, Rob (Jennifer) and Chris. Jim is also survived by grandchildren Ashley (Dakota), Alex, Hailey (Aaron), Nick and Michaela; great grandchildren Hunter, Sophia, Kiera, and Rylee-May; brothers and sisters Peggy Brasseau, Bob Taylor (Diane), Barb Barron (Mike), Barb Jordan, Shirley McIsaac (Paul), Bev Roy (Dave), Mike Taylor; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Jim was pre-deceased by his father John Speers, Mother Mildred Taylor and stepmother Kathy Speers. Jim was raised in Erin, ON, where he joined the Erin Fire Department at the age of 16 and rose through the ranks to eventually become Chief. 

“Papa Jim” was known throughout the community as a helper to anyone in need.  He plowed driveways, gave rides, fixed cars, fed hungry people and checked in on elderly community members.  He served on the executive of the Bragg Creek Snowbirds 50+ group, where he took great joy in organizing snooker tournaments. He was a fixture at the local gas station every morning where he would have a coffee, do a crossword puzzle and “hold court” with locals stopping by to chat.  He will be dearly missed, after touching so many lives.