Evelyn Emma Clough

Born in the family home at St. James, a rural farming community near Naicam, Saskatchewan, Evelyn was fourth in a family of ten. On graduation she left home to pursue a career in nursing, training first at Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford where she graduated in 1960 as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse. Later that year she pursued further training at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton and became a Registered Nurse. After graduating in 1963, Evelyn enjoyed a brief stint in Calgary at Holy Cross Hospital though soon moved back to Edmonton. Here she met her prince charming and future husband, Ian, and he quickly whisked her off her feet. They married in June 1966, honeymooned across Canada and back, said their goodbyes and hopped on a ship bound for New Zealand where they hoped to settle and be near Ian’s family. By 1973 being apart from family and the space Canada had to offer, Evelyn longed for home. They packed up and with two children in tow and another on the way, they they boarded another ship and headed for Canada. On arrival in June 1973 they headed to Saskatchewan where they stayed with family and welcomed a new addition to the family. By end of summer they again packed up, settling for a short stay in Edmonton though quickly realized city life was not for them. Late summer 1974 found them at Douglas Lake Ranch where they remained until 1987 before relocating to Rayleigh just outside of Kamloops, BC. In 1985 Evelyn went back to school to update her nurses training before working at Overlander Hospital in Kamloops until New Years Eve 1999. On retirement they remained in Kamloops where she lead a full life spending time with her family and friends, working in the garden, touring around the country and took several extended trips back to New Zealand.

While a private person, Evelyn was regarded as a kind and caring person to all who knew her and was someone who always had time for you. She was an amazing cook and the best wife, mother, sister, aunty, grandmother, great grandmother and friend any one could ask for.

Evelyn is preceded by her husband Ian, her sisters Betty Lou, Bertha and Margaret, and her grandson Jesse. She leaves behind her three children - Cheryl (Jeff) Wiley, Dwayne (Michelle) Clough and Matt (Tara) Clough; four grandchildren - Shelby (Myles), Sydney (Dustin), and Scott (Jenessa), Dylan; two great grandchildren, her remaining brothers and sisters, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Evelyn passed away on her own terms in the care of the staff at Royal Inland Hospital. Even at the end, she knew exactly what was going on and had compassion for those around her making her a favourite among staff. The nurses and support staff looked forward to seeing her on their shifts and treated her with nothing but compassion and kindness.

At her wishes there will not be a service at this time.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Royal Inland Hospital Foundation at rihfoundation.ca.