It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Derek William Evans of Red Deer, Alberta, after a long struggle with diabetes, on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at the age of 40 years. Derek was born on April 29, 1977 at Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Derek was a good man; he worked hard and loved his family. He made everyone laugh, and he was a wonderful cook. He adored his two dogs, Stuart Little and Abby. He loved hockey, fishing and camping with his family and friends. Derek enjoyed his work, he had been a dedicated employee and very proud of his position at Rebel Energy Services for the last ten years. Most inspiring to everyone is that Derek had a wonderful generous spirit and he was always ready to help others. He is tremendously loved, and will forever be deeply missed by all that knew him. Derek will be lovingly remembered by his four children, Chelsea Evans, Gage Whitmore, Mackenzie Whitmore, and Brendan Polson. He will also be very sadly missed by his loving family: his mother, Terry Lowe; his father and step mother, Lyle and Denise Evans; his siblings, Barb (Chris) Zager, Heather (Russ) Adams, Dylan Smith, Tanis Smith, and Chad (Deanna) Evans, his grandmothers, Edna Beecher and Florence Day; his nieces and nephews, Travis Pipke (Laney), Kaytlin Evans, Jordyn Klug, Darian Zager, Demarion Berard, Ava Adams, Madison Smith, Brook-Lynn Evans and Taylor Evans; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and friends. Derek was predeceased by his grandparents, Floyd Beecher, and William and Myrtle Evans. A Celebration of Life will be held at Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 – 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer, Alberta on Friday, May 26, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Cremation entrusted to Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, Red Deer, Alberta. If desired, Memorial Donations in Derek’s honor may be made directly to CIBC in trust for Chelsea Evans (Account # 03239-1019902). Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com. Arrangements in care of Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 – 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040.