Obituary of Jim Evans
Jim Evans, a 1965 geology graduate from SDSU and a consulting engineering geologist for over 50 years, passed away on April 16, 2016 at his home in Vista, California.

While Jim began college with a focus in philosophy, he soon discovered a passion that changed his path by enrolling into a required science course taught by Baylor Brookes. The focal change lead into a career and lifestyle interwoven with geology throughout California, but particularly within the lands from Los Angeles County to San Diego County.

While living in Mission Viejo he resided as a geologist for Orange County and later the city of Newport Beach. As an independent consultant, Jim worked out of his Vista residence. He was a member for many years in local geological communities, including the presidential leadership of SDAG in 1989. He was also named a distinguished alumnus of the SDSU Geology Department. While he contributed to many geologic publications over the previous years, he really enjoyed planning and leading field trips. A classic landslide or an interesting road cut was an exciting discovery for him.

Jim is survived by his wife, Karen of 45 years, three children, and four grandchildren.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Baylor Brookes scholarship at SDSU
http://sci.sdsu.edu/geology/scholarships/baylor-brooks-scholarship/