Betty Evans, Dr. David S. Evans

This morning, I had the unique, and wonderful opportunity to host Ms. Betty Evans, and her niece, for a VIP tour here at McDonald.  Ms. Evans is the wife of Dr. David S. Evans, a renowned astronomer from Cambridge, who later worked with McDonald Observatory.

Ms. Evans was delightful to talk with, and has numerous anecdotes and memories of the McDonald institution from the 1968 time-frame forward. 

There are many rare and inspiring people I've met since I've been here at the Observatory, and Ms. Evans is one of the most memorable.  I aspire to be like her, and like my father when I'm in my 90s, spry, with a sharp wit, and a clear memory.

Many of Dr. Evans contributions, and even some of the equipment he worked with continue to be important to this day.  I was able to show Ms. Evans the current incarnation of one of the telescopes her husband made history with, still working today, and contributing toward astronomy and contemporary scientific discovery now, and into the future.

Ms. Evans is a gracious, and fine lady, in the most classical of the sense, and I am honored to have met her.