Staples - D. Evalyn passed away in Trail, B.C. on February 5, 2002 after a lingering illness. Evalyn was born at Vantage, Saskatchewan on April 20, 1918; she met and married Earl Staples in Regina, Saskatchewan on March 15, 1942. She was predeceased by her mother, father, 3 brothers and 1 sister. One sister, Leora Smith survives her. Evalyn was active in the golfing activities of the Comox Golf Club and was also active in the Curling Club. Earl and Evalyn moved to Vancouver in 1951 and to the Comox Valley in 1972. She leaves to mourn her passing, her sister Leora and many loving nieces and nephews. A private family service took place at the Courtenay Civic Cemetery.