Evelyn (Lyn) Louise Hellyar, 65, of Vancouver passed away, July 10, 2014 with her dog Baxter by her side.
She was born September 30, 1948 in Bowmanville Ontario, to the late Frederick S. Hellyar and M. M. Luila Workman.
Lyn was a high school home economics teacher until she started a family in 1972. She shared her passion for sewing and cooking with her family and friends. For many years, Lyn enjoyed volunteering on ski patrol for Mt. Washington, in the Comox Valley. For the past 11 years Lyn, was the Executive Director of the BIA of the West End Vancouver and then in White Rock.
Lyn leaves behind her brother Bill Hellyar, and her two daughters Annaluise Shields and Sky Hellyar. She is also survived by eight grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations be made to the SPCA or a local women’s shelter of your choice.