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at the firm knew they could walk into his office anytime to discuss a case.
Paul looked towards the future and was expanding his own practice while
also helping to drive the firm’s growth. His career was truly thriving, and so
was he.
Paul was very sure of his own beliefs. He had such patience and tried not
to judge or act on a situation until he understood the full picture. It is part
of what made him such a good husband, a good friend to so many, a good
business partner and such a good lawyer.
When he was not at the office or thinking about his cases, Paul enjoyed
cooking, barbequing and hosting dinners and parties for friends and family.
He liked to go on long-weekend getaways with his wife Megan to Harrison
Hot Springs, Kelowna or Whistler. Paul enjoyed golfing with his father and
father-in-law, even if his score was not always up to par! And yes, Paul loved
using puns.
Paul’s love of food meant that dining out was one of the rare instances
when Paul would insist on his way—a particular pairing of dishes or drink—
in the genuine belief that his decisions would satisfy everyone’s taste buds.
And he was right.
Paul died on October 14, 2021 at Vancouver General Hospital at the age
of 36. He had a genetic condition, vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Few
people knew about this, as he wanted to live life as best he could, without
anyone treating him differently. It meant his vessels and connective tissue
were prone to dissections and ruptures. His hepatic artery ruptured. A team
of specialists worked incredibly diligently through three emergency surgeries,
and Paul fought hard, but his vessels were too fragile.
Paul is survived by his wife Megan, his parents Catherine and Paul Evans,
his brother William Evans, and his in-laws Barbara and Brian Smyth. Paul is
also remembered by countless family, friends and colleagues.
A celebration of life was held on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at the Robert
H. Lee Alumni Centre at the University of British Columbia, his alma mater.
Thank you to all who were able to attend. Paul would have been very honoured
to see so many faces from the legal community.
If desired, donations may be made in memory of Paul Robert Evans to the
VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation, supporting the Vascular Surgery Development
and Research Fund: <join.vghfoundation.ca/paul_evans>.
Paul’s bright smile, kind heart and keen wit will be missed.
Megan Smyth and Phil Cote