A. Evan Reames, 82

Evan Reames a beloved resident of Gig Harbor, passed away peacefully on Oct. 10, 2026. Born on June 26, 1944, in Tacoma, WA. Evan cherished summers spent at Seacliff before his family moved to Gig Harbor during his 8th grade school year. He graduated from Peninsula High School in 1963 and attended Olympic College in 1964, where he began his career driving a school bus for the Peninsula School District.

In 1966, he was drafted into the Marine Corps, serving his country with honor, The following year, he married Betty Stencil, who sadly passed away in 1988.

Evan had a diverse career, including roles as a truck driver for Talmo, Inc., and Active Construction Company, served as technical representative for Bonowitz Chemical Company. In 1984 , he purchased Harbor Pump & Drilling at auction, renaming it Harbor Pump Company Inc. He became a certified water operator and licensed well driller, developing unique trucks for his business from 1988 to 2023.

In 1991, Evan married his high-school classmate, Sheryl Pierson. He served as a water technician for Peninsula Light Company from 1997 until December 2006, continuing to run Harbor Pump Company through 2022. Diagnosed with multiple myeloma when he was 70 years old, ongoing cancer treatment and onset of dementia forced the sale of the business in December 2023.

Evan is survived by his wife Sheryl; children, James and wife Sue, Jill Eide and husband Kirby, Jeff and wife Deanna. Grandchildren; Virginia and Patrick Pierson and girlfriend Montana Groff. Brothers: Alan Reames and wife Nancy, David Reames and wife Barbara, along with Richard, Dan, Doug Darlene Stencil, and many family and friends. The family wishes to express heartfelt gratitude to Hospice and all the caregivers and faithful friends.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to your favorite charity in Evan’s name.

We invite you to join us on Nov 1, at 2:00 at the Gig Harbor Eagles.

As we come together to share memories, stories, and laughter, we hope to honor the joy and love that Evan brought into our lives. Your presence would mean a great deal to us as we reflect on cherished moments we shared.