Djeyran Evans

Born in Ardabil, Iran and raised in Tabriz, she left northern Iran to continue her seamstress business in the capital of Tehran.

In the 1960’s she met her husband-to-be, Rob Evans of Calgary and married soon after. They moved to Malta and Bob worked in oil & gas in South Africa until he tragically died in a car crash enroute to meet Djeyran at the airport. In a time before instant communication it took days to piece together all that had happened and bring his body back to Canada.

Having already packed up for Malta, Djeyran decided to “temporarily” stay in Canada after Bob’s service and began to piece her life together. She worked hard to improve her English, receive her Canadian citizenship and began her seamstress business in Calgary.

Making her life here she retired in 1990 and purchased a home in the Willow Court Green complex where she lived quietly for the next 36 years. Djeyran loved travel, spending time outdoors including Spruce Meadows and her garden.

She credited her longevity to simple foods, independence and active living. Not driving she would set herself an appointment or errand every day that usually involved buses and trains around Calgary. She always returned home in time to cook her dinner.

Djeyran was predeceased by her mother at a young age, her father, stepmother, sisters, brother, brother-in-law Homer and Florence Evans, and Norman and Marjorie Foster. Mrs. Evans is survived by a stepsister, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and nephews and remembered by family in California, Iran, B.C. and Alberta.

While not related, Mrs. Evans served as a great friend and surrogate mom to Mark, Brent, and Kelley Charlebois of Calgary. They value the time they were able to spend with her and the friendship she had with their parents.

She treasured her independence and enjoyed great health and a rapier sharp mind until May 14 when she suffered a stroke.

Care was provided by the Calgary Police Service, EMS, Emergency and Ward 72 of the Foothills Hospital. Our thanks and appreciation go to those who serve us on the front lines of care every day.

Djeyran will be laid to rest next to her husband at the Evan’s Family Gravesite in Queen's Park Cemetery, 3219 4 – Street N.W., Calgary, on Friday, June 26, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. meeting at the gates of Queen’s Park Cemetery at 12:45 p.m.

Following the graveside service, a Celebration of Djeyran’s Life will be held at the Highwood Community Hall, 16 Harlow Avenue N.W.

In lieu of flowers, we ask you to consider a donation to the Calgary Health Trust in support of Stroke care.