It is with tremendous sorrow that we announce the passing of Barbara Ann Evans, 72, at the Nanaimo Regional Hospital in British Columbia. Ann was born in Worcester, England in 1944. In 1963 Ann graduated from Regina’s Teacher’s College where she also met and married the love of her life Harvie Wayne Evans. Ann and Harvie moved to The Pas, Manitoba in 1969. While there, Ann became partial owner of the Opasquia Times newspaper. In 1983 Ann and Harvie, moved to Fort Frances, Ontario where Ann established a stained glass business. They retired to Nanaimo in 2004. Ann was a true artist and saw the potential for beauty in everything and everyone. She was known for her kindness, compassion, beauty and elegance. To family, she was our inspiration and strength. …we miss you. Ann is survived by her husband Harvie; sister Jane Mackay, Daughters Sandy (Ron) Leavitt and Debbie (Troy) Hutka, son Tony Evans, and their families. Condolences may be left at www.evergreencremationcentre.com Nanaimo 250-591-8426 Ladysmith 250-924-8484 Duncan 250-597-8484