Edward Gurney Vaux Evans (September 3, 1907 His uncle, Harry Evans, was an Edmonton mayor.
He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Evans was educated at Ridley College and the University of Manitoba, and was a member of the Canadian Empire Club.
Evans served as executive director for the Carswell-Shaw Commission which assessed Manitoba flood damages in 1950 and was executive director of the Red River Valley Board following the 1950 flood. He was also chairman of the Manitoba Civil Service Commission.