In Loving Memory of Evadne (Eva) Lane, born February 25, 1923 at Jamaica, West Indies, passed away April 15, 2017 in North Battleford, SK. Evadne is survived by her loving husband, W. Curlis Lane of Battleford, SK; extended family: Kelvin Knight, Jamaica, West Indies; sisters: Alma Patton and Adassa Scott of Jamaica, West Indies: nieces, nephews and their families. Eva is predeceased by her parents, Lucius and Exzelia Wilkinson; by her step-father, Mr. Nelson; brothers and sisters and by her aunt who raised her, Mathilda Allison. Funeral Service was held on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. from Living Faith Chapel, North Battleford, SK with Officiant Pastor Allen Huckabay. Shared Memories were given by Wendy Barker. Music Ministry: Andrea Whelan – Pianist; Hymn Selections: Amazing Grace & The Old Rugged Cross. Honorary Pallbearers were All friends of Eva. Active Pallbearers were Bill Wasmuth, Allan Currie, Bill Edlin, Wade Parkinson, Ken Dakin and Darwin Madsen. Memorial Donations are requested to Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation, Inc., Box 1358, North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8. Interment was at Town of Battleford Cemetery, Battleford, SK. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. She was trained there in nursing and midwifery, and took advanced studies in these subjects after moving to England in 1954. In 1958 she moved to Paradise Hill. Saskatchewan, where she was employed as a nurse. She joined the Battlefords Union Hospital in 1960 as a clinical instructor in obstetrics. She became Assistant Director of Nursing in 1962 and in 1984 took the position of Director of Nursing Services she held till she retired. Evadne has been a member of the Saskatchewan Registered Nursing Association (SRNA) since 1959 and a member of the Battlefords Chapter of SRNA since 1960. Evadne became a member of The Battlefords Horticulture Society in 1964. She was a Director of this society from 1976 - 1979, served as First Vice President from 1979 - 1981, as President from 1981 - 1983 and remained as Director from 1983 - 1985. Evadne has assisted with the planning and setting up horticultural shows and meetings. She has also served as an exhibitor and clerk at local and provincial shows. She became a Director of the Saskatchewan Horticultural in 1980 at Lloydminster. Elected First Vice President in 1983 in Regina and appointed President in January 1984 to February 1985.
