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Dec 27, 1930 - May 25, 2026
Monday, June 1, 2026
Celebration of Life will be held on June 1, 2026, details to be confirmed.
Caroline Cemetery
Donations in Bob’s memory may be made to the Caroline Ambulance- Box 459, Caroline, AB T0M 0M0
Evans, William Robert
1930 – 2026
It is with great sadness the family of William Robert Evans announces his passing on May 25, 2026. William “Bob” was to born on December 27, 1930 in Indus, Alberta to Alice and Bill Evans. Bob moved to Caroline, Alberta in 1950. In 1955, he met Darlene Harvie and married her in 1956. Shortly after, in 1957 Glen was born followed by Eddie in 1959 and a daughter, Marie, was born in 1963.
Bob worked at the Pioneer General Store for Dorothy and Vance Braucht; he hauled cows and groceries. He continued to Joy and Earl Graham when they took over from Dorothy and Vance Braucht. He tried being a janitor at the school for a short time. Then we went back to work at the Pioneer General Store. When Darlene passed in 1993, Bob went to work for Marshal Holbrook at the Caroline Farm Supplies. When Marshal sold the store to Ian Willigar, he went to work for Napa, where he worked until he retired in 2015.
Bob lived at home until 3 weeks ago.
Bob is survived by Glen (Claudia), Ed (Rosie), Marie (Steve); 8 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Darlene; grandson Brian; and parents Alice and Bill. He is also predeceased by his in-laws Gertie and Jim Harvie, sister in law and brother in law Arlene and Erling Olsen.
Celebration of Life will be held on June 1, 2026, details to be confirmed.
Donations in Bob’s memory may be made to the Caroline Ambulance- Box 459, Caroline, AB T0M 0M0.
Rocky and Sylvan Lake Funeral Homes and Crematorium, your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted with the arrangements.
Corey and Marie Cermak:
Sorry for the loss of your father, Glen, and family
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