Dad lived an exceptionally full life... whether serving in public office or mentoring aspiring public servants, he just kept signing up for stuff right until the end.
Mr. Evans championed education, civil rights and environmental causes as Washington's 16th governor from 1965 to 1977.
Instead of the usual oratorical exercise in party self-congratulation, the rising Republican star challenged America to face its problems: the Vietnam War, urban decay, civil rights and unemployment.
Mr. Evans resisted the designation of moderate Republican, saying in a 2010 speech... he saw a broader vision for the party that included inclusivity and progress.
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