Birth date: Apr 7, 1930 Death date: Oct 9, 2014
Marilyn M. Evans, age 84, of Grand Haven went to be with her Lord and Saviour Thursday, October 9, 2014 with her family at her side. She was born April 7, 1930 in Sheboygan Falls, WI to Fred and Florence (Walters) Lawrence. She wa Read Obituary
A donation to the Center for Women in Transition was made in memory of Marilyn by Linda & Jim Sims.
Marilyn was such a kind and thoughtful person, always worried there wouldn't be enough food for everyone and sleeping room. Loved hearing her stories about her family. I will miss sitting outside watching the boats, our little rides and walks. Coast Guard was Marilyn's favorite. Feel so glad for myself that I had you in my life these past few years. I will miss you so much but happy you are with your Mother, I know how much you missed her.
We are so sorry to hear about your loss! I truly enjoyed sharing rooms with her on our trips. Her stories kept us awake til early morning. I always felt like she enjoyed our time together. I feel blessed to have known her. Patty Childress
I love Marilyn so dearly. She is one of the most beautiful souls to ever walk the face of the earth. When I went to Hope College in Holland, MI there were many occasions when I was able to get together with Marilyn (and her mother on occasion) and talk, eat and laugh. (And discuss various movie-stars/musicians...including one Engelbert Humperdinck...she was particularly "partial" to him Ha!) I think I nearly passed out from laughing as she described her great appreciation for ol' Engelbert.
On one occasion Marilyn even took me in for a month when I was waiting to move out of town. Marilyn was not capable of making a meal that would serve less than 20 people...three of us might be eating. We had to keep rearranging the food in her fridge (because she didn't want to just give me leftovers...which incidentally I kept begging her to let me eat...by the time I would come back home from school/work she would have yet ANOTHER meal prepared.) But this was just her generous heart. She is one of a kind.
Nearly every day I was with Marilyn she would love to talk about the Coast-Guard Festival and about the giant ships that would come through Grand Haven Harbor. I was with Marilyn when the world first heard about the death of Princess Diana. She was beside herself because she was a person who deeply felt the loss of even the most distant strangers. Why? Because her heart is so big. She didn't want people to be sorrowful or in pain. Her grief over this event was very real and sincere. This is a reflection of a soul with a truly pure heart.
Marilyn's faith in Our Lord was obvious. She didn't discuss great theological matters. She loved Our Lord and His Church. Some of my favorite memories were when she would take me to Mass with her. I wasn't Catholic at the time and she did a great deal to explain the Catholic Church and the celebration of Mass to me.
I am truly sorry she is gone. But I"m glad this parting is only temporary. It brings me great joy to know that Marilyn is now with my own parents and celebrating eternal life. It will truly be a great day when we're all together again. May Marilyn rest, forever, in the peace of Jesus Christ. May she pray for us on earth. May we all join her when our time comes. Marilyn's was a life well lived.
