Donald Anthony Evans, 83, of Kirklin, died at 11:55 a.m. March 13, 2019 at I.U. Health Arnett Hospital, Lafayette. He was born October 24, 1935 in Clinton County, Ind. to Cleo & Elizabeth (Stewart) Evans. His first marriage was to Karen Crum Phifer. He then married Patricia Ann Hartwig on September 24, 1988 and she survives.
Donald was a graduate of Michigantown High School. He had lived in Hillisburg, Indianapolis, Cloverdale and Kirklin. He retired from Delco Electronics in Kokomo after 30 years. A devoted Christian man, Donald was a member of the Kirklin Wesleyan Church. He enjoyed mushroom hunting, fishing, camping, gardening and his “golf cart ministry” in Kirklin. He dearly loved his dogs, Samantha, Sabrina, Pee Wee and step dog Helmsley.
Visitation and Services
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. -12 Noon Monday, March 18, 2019 at Faith Family Church, 508 W. Green St., Frankfort, Ind. Funeral Celebration will be 12 Noon at the church. Burial will be in Green Lawn Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to Kirklin Wesleyan Church, 420 E. Pike St., Kirklin, Ind. 46050.
Survived by:
Wife: Patricia Ann Evans of Kirklin, 6 Daughters: Roseanna May (Kipp) Bagshaw of Frankfort, Deborah Elaine (Tom) Birch of Frankfort, Kimberly Suzanne (Mark) Shanks of Frankfort, Mary Elizabeth (Chris) King of Kirklin, Tina Marie (Craig) Hudzinski of Kirklin, Amy Kristin (Sean) Beach of Indianapolis, 2 Sons: John Thomas (Rosanne) Evans of Walton, Michael P. Anthony Crum Evans of Frankfort, Sister: Jeanette Peak of rural Frankfort, 18 Grandchildren and 28 Great Grandchildren.
Preceded by:
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by 2 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and a sister, Diana Evans.
Dear Tina and Family,
Know we are thinking of you at this difficult time and praying your happy memories will soon ease your sorrow.
Love,
Mark and Vicki Matthews
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Facebook Twitter GoogleMy prayers and love to the Evans family. To my nephews Alex and Taylor, a special prayer coming your way. Love you, Aunt Paula
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So sorry to hear of the passing of your Father. He will be missed by so many. May you sense the power of peace and comfort of prayers being sent heavenward for you and your family. God Bless – Ron & Erilda – Foley, AL
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Facebook Twitter GoogleSorry to hear of Don’s passing. Sincere sympathies to the family.
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Facebook Twitter GooglePat and family:
Sorry to hear about your loss. I know that he is with the Lord in heaven.
In sympathy,
Carole Barnaby-Boyle
(Former CHE co-worker)
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Facebook Twitter GoogleSo sorry to hear about your dad’s passing.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleWe will truly miss Don. We spent many fun times with Don and Pat, enjoying his humor and hospitality. He was generous and kind, always. Don and Pat truly were dedicated, loving spouses for all the 30 years they were lucky to be together. Rest in peace dear friend. Mil and Lana
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Facebook Twitter GoogleBrother Don will be sorely missed and I’m sure this would be his message to us. ” Wish you were here, it’s such a beautiful place, Wish you were here nothing but clear sunny days, it never rain’s and no one complains, and we haven’t seen a tear, I’m having a great time, wish you were here. We love you Brother Don!
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Facebook Twitter GoogleSorry to read of our cousins passing. Your Family remains in our thoughts and prayers. Mike & Mary Boruta and Family (Isabelle Stewart Amthors grandson)
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Facebook Twitter GoogleI’m sorry for the loss of your Father. May the good Lord bless you and your family during these difficult times.
Tom Payne
Tucson, AZ
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Facebook Twitter GoogleThe theologian Martin Luther once said: “It cannot, indeed, be denied, that a good man is more worthy of love than a bad one.” There may have been more famous men than Don Evans, but as a husband, father and grandfather far fewer men have been as good a man as Don Evans. And no man has been more worthy of love and admiration. Though he will be missed by everyone privileged to have known him, his memory will live on in the lives of his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. May the Lord embrace and welcome you home , Don.
John & Marian Hoehner
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