Born in Kuroki Saskatchewan, she was the sixth and youngest child of Margaret (Peggy) Nina (Ashdown) and Albert Lewis Evans: the baby sister they all loved and cherished. When Bev was a teenager, the family moved from their prairie town of Lintlaw to Oak Bay British Columbia where her parents owned the corner grocery store. She attended high school in Victoria and Lake Cowichan. In 1954, she married Nicola Di Iorio and they raised their five children together in the peaceful lakeside Village of Youbou. An excellent homemaker and loving mother, Bev was known for her baking talents and canning skills and she quickly learned the art of cucina italiana from Nick and the local Italian families.
Bev's strong connection to God through the Anglican and Catholic faiths kept her going through many personal and health challenges. She loved singing and was a member of choirs and prayer groups in every parish she joined. Bev retired from a long career with various credit unions in Lake Cowichan, Saanichton and Downtown Victoria. She travelled to Europe with second husband Ludwig Fulek, had adventures cruising to Alaska, touring the Maritimes and attending prairie reunions and celebrations with her sisters. Bev also made friends easily and enjoyed volunteering at Gorge Road Hospital and living at Chown Place and The Cridge Seniors Centre.
Bev is survived and lovingly remembered by:
• sister Phyllis Robinson
• first husband Nicola (Dorothy)
• children Tony (Donna), Anne (Barry), Matt (Lorene), Maddalena (Scott), Peter (Gisèle)
• eight grandchildren, (spouses) and eight great-grandchildren as follows:
• Justin (Silvia) and son Ethan
• Stephen (Amanda) and children Tatum and Deacon
• Michael (Shalana)
• Christopher (Jessica) and daughters Kaylin and Samantha
• Joe (Meagan)
• Matteo (Shannon) and children Marco and Julianna
• Dan (Stephanie)
• Jill (Rodney) and daughter Emma
Many more relatives and friends throughout B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Quebec will remember her gifts of kindness and her beautiful smile.
Bev was predeceased by her parents, four siblings Hazel Hanson, George Evans, Ken Evans and Shirley Pollard and second husband Ludwig.
Heartfelt praise to the devoted medical practitioners and caring staff of VIHA Victoria Community Health Services, Burnside Medical Centre, Royal Jubilee Hospital and Victoria General Hospital, The Cridge Assisted Living Village and HME Mobility.
In Bev's memory, consider making donations to Anglican Diocese of Greater Victoria or Heart and Stroke Foundation Victoria.
In accordance with the CDC protocols, a celebration of life was held among immediate family and close friends on September 25 2020 . The memorial service and interment were officiated by the Reverend Lon Towstego at St. Stephens Anglican Church and Cemetery, Parish of Central Saanich, B.C.
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