Evelyn Ruth Hamilton

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our mother and grandmother, Evelyn Ruth Hamilton (nee Hofdahl), in Winnipeg, on January 17, 2024. Evelyn had most recently celebrated her 90th birthday with her extended family and dearest friends at her residence at Brightwater Senior Living.

Evelyn will be lovingly remembered by her children Bob (Nancy), Erla (Marty), and Scott (Kari), and her 8 grandchildren Liz (Colin), Maggie (Joe), Matthew, Alex (Kristin), Kathryn (Dan), Erin (Malcolm), Rachel, and Daniel. She was also the proud great-grandmother to Caitlin, Olivia, and Logan. Evelyn will be dearly missed by her sister Olive, with whom she spoke daily by phone, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Evelyn was predeceased by her husband Ian, and her daughter Gail, as well has her brother Melvin.

Evelyn was born in 1933 in Clanwilliam, Manitoba. She grew up on a farm with a large extended family in a tight-knit Scandinavian community. At teachers college in Winnipeg, she met and later married the love of her life, Ian, and together they raised their family in Transcona where they both taught elementary school.

Evelyn loved sports and all things arts and crafts. She was a talented artist who loved to paint, quilt, sew, and decorate cakes. She was also a terrific athlete, enjoying playing softball, golf, and curling, and watching her beloved Jets and Bombers on TV. Evelyn was always busy and active, and had a wide group of friends. She will be sadly missed by all.

Evelyn’s family is planning a private interment at Green Acres Cemetery.