EVANS, Donald George

Dad. Another star brightens the sky. Your amazing strength and determination to stay with us as long as you could just outlines what a strong person you were. You can rest now with Mum, Chris and Bruce. You can tender a “garden “of love up in the stars now and I know you will be shining down on us. Your earthly time is gone now and I know I will shed many tears on your passing but I have such amazing memories to cherish .. so Dad I will do my best to smile , and remember all the fun and devotion to our family you instilled in us as being important.
Rest now my beautiful Dad. Love Bron xxx

Fondest memories of fun times spent with Gramps across the road, sincere condolences to dear Bronnie & family
Much Love Deb & Gary 😘😘🕊️

Don, I’ll always be grateful to you and Naida for welcoming me into your family and home, and later extending that warmth to Mei as well. When my world was turned upside down, your love, care, and example helped me find my way again.

I’ve cherished every moment spent in your company, listening to stories of your boyhood, your journey to Australia with your father, and the incredible tales of your life—from shearing to tailoring and everything in between.

I remember the story of when you found an envelope of money, which turned out to be a teacher’s retirement fund. Your honesty led to piano lessons for you and your sister, though you quickly discovered the teacher’s harsh methods. We laughed about how you sometimes wished you had kept the money instead.

I wish I could be there to shake your hand one last time. You are one of life’s true gentlemen, and you will be deeply missed by all who love you, especially Mei and me.

It’s not goodbye; it’s until we meet again.

Don,a great bloke and neighbour.rest in peace mate.condolences to bronwyn and family love from brad.

To the most great guy. Will miss you big time, especially our phone calls. Deepest sympathy to all the family. Love Pete. xxx

Don Evans was our wonderful neighbour for over thirty years. He enjoyed many a chat over the fence, generously sharing. vegetable growing stories. He shared seedlings and produce from the garden and fruit from the trees. He was a friendly caring and very clever man. He was very proud of his family. We were privileged to have Don as a neighbour . We extend our sympathy to Bronwyn and family.
Heather and Bruce Boucher

Dearest Bronwyn and families
Sending you all our deepest sympathies on the loss of your dad.
Lots of love and hugs for you all at this very sad time . Treasure the beautiful memories of your dad . Xx
Dianne Gary miller

On behalf of Don’s relatives in the U.K. and Melbourne we send our sympathy to Bronwyn and families and friends of Don’s who will be saddened at his passing and miss his cheery disposition. From relatives and siblings of the Steele family.

Don was our nearest and dearest neighbour for 34 years.In fact,as we had no family when we moved to the Valley,he and Naida welcomed us into theirs.
Don was always there with some good advice or practical help as we learnt to live on the land and his positivity and happy demeanour rarely waivered.
He was a shining example of how to be a strong,dependable and caring man.Devoted to his family he was always willing to share his time and his expertise to help others.
We will miss his cheery “G’day”s and the sounds and sights of him working across the road and send love and condolences to Bron and all the family at this very sad time.
Thanks for everything,Don.Rest easy now even though resting was never you thing!You’ve earnt it.
Much love from Fiona,Andy,Simon and Nicola Tegart.

Dear Bronwyn and family,
Our sympathies and thoughts are with you on the loss of your beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather- now resting and at peace with his beloved wife Naida.
You have many wonderful memories that will never fade and the close bond you had with your dad was always evident to all.

Love

Raelene, John, Matt & Nic xx

Dear Bron and family may Don never run out of petrol on his heavenly tractor.Keep on driving Don.
Love Deanna and Rita

Dear Bron, Belle, Maddie and family, you will always cherish the loving smiles and times with your grandpy. We will miss his smile and our chats about his interesting life
Terri and Trevor

deat bronwyn
our thoughts and prayers for your beautiful father Don
he was an inspiration and loving father and uncle
our condolences
rest in peace with peace with nadia
love Michael , Elizabeth & alexander ❤️

Uncle Don to me from a very early age and later in life Don, I heard many stories of brave and dangerous deeds carried out on your bulldozer clearing land in the 1960’s.
I did not know at the time how your free spirit and “Can do ” motto would shine a light on how to lead my life. Thank you for all you have done for me and our family. Dearly loved I will miss you. Les.

So sorry to learn of Don’s passing. He was a member of the Team at the 3M Squad at Hazelwood and made a major contribution.