Evelyn F. Evans' Obituary
Evelyn F. Evans (90), peacefully joined her Lord on Friday, August 21, 2015, at the Poppen Residence, while surrounded by family. Evie was a loving woman with a generous spirit whose heart and home were always open. She loved fishing, dancing, crocheting, embroidering, and travel, and is well remembered for her fondness for ensuring no one left her home hungry. Evelyn left a legacy of love that includes 6 children, Sandra (Daryl) Anderson of Stockbridge, MI, Charleen (Michael) Tucker and Leonard Evans both of Muskegon, Larry (Mihaela) Evans of Hayden, Idaho, Scot (Mary) Evans of Lowell, and Mark (Kathleen) Evans of Muskegon; 8 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; and “adopted son”, Kevin (Kathy) Marshall. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Lynn Evans; sister, Lois Erickson; and her brother, Ralph Carlson. Evelyn was born on April 9, 1925, in Chicago, IL., to Herman and Anna (Carlson). On June 1, 1946, she married Alfred Evans, and after 60 years of marriage he preceded her in death on May 2, 2007. MEMORIAL SERVICES will be 11AM Monday, August 24 at The Lee Chapel, 6291 S. Harvey St. (231) 798-1100. VISITATION with the family will be 1 hour prior to the service, from 10-11AM Monday. Burial will take place in Ashland Twp. Cemetery. Share memories with the family online at www.sytsemafh.com. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to St. Jude Children’s Hospital would be appreciated.
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