Our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Robert Vernal Evans, died Dec. 23, 2004, in Murray, Utah, of pneumonia, precipitated by a fall at his home and subsequent surgery.
He was born July 3, 1915, in Murray, Utah, to Robert David and Zina Taylor Carlisle Evans. Married Clara Elsie Patterson on May 31, 1938, in the Salt Lake Temple. For 66 years they shared a union blessed with companionship and devotion.
The eldest of five children, Vern was raised in Murray, Utah. He grew up on his family's homestead along the Jordan River, where he loved hunting and fishing, and developed an abiding respect for the Native Americans who wintered there. He attended Granite High School and later worked in steel fabrication, becoming a well-known and highly respected steel layout specialist with the Lang Company, Alpine Metals and IRECO Chemicals. He worked on several Jordan School District committees and assisted in planning many civic activities for Sandy City.
Vern loved his religion and fulfilled leadership positions with the Priesthood, Sunday School, and Stake High Council. With Clara, he served as an endowment worker at the Provo Temple and as an ordinance worker at the Jordan River Temple.
Upon retirement, Vern was a dedicated fisherman, prolific gardener, and a voracious reader. Blessed with a quick wit and keen intelligence, he enjoyed the challenges of difficult religious, historical and philosophical texts. He love time spent with family and friends, especially if it involved hunting, fishing, or reminiscing about either one.
Vern is survived by his loving and devoted wife Clara; sons Vernal Ray (Karen) Evans, Taylorsville; Robert Kent (Annette) Evans, Mapleton; and daughter Clara Diane (Bjorn) Evans Olsen, Sandy; 17 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Russell David and Joseph Owen, and sisters Dorothy and Ione.
The family extends special thanks to St. Mark's Hospital and the caring staff of Residence Hospice Center. Their comfort and compassion enabled Vern to slip away with the dignity he valued so much in life.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 29, 2004, at 11:00 am at the Alta Heights Ward, 1500 East 8600 South. Family and friends may call Tuesday, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 South), and Wednesday, one hour prior to services at the Alta Heights Ward. Internment at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E. 10600 South.
Published 27 December 2004 in The Salt Lake Tribune (UT)
He was born July 3, 1915, in Murray, Utah, to Robert David and Zina Taylor Carlisle Evans. Married Clara Elsie Patterson on May 31, 1938, in the Salt Lake Temple. For 66 years they shared a union blessed with companionship and devotion.
The eldest of five children, Vern was raised in Murray, Utah. He grew up on his family's homestead along the Jordan River, where he loved hunting and fishing, and developed an abiding respect for the Native Americans who wintered there. He attended Granite High School and later worked in steel fabrication, becoming a well-known and highly respected steel layout specialist with the Lang Company, Alpine Metals and IRECO Chemicals. He worked on several Jordan School District committees and assisted in planning many civic activities for Sandy City.
Vern loved his religion and fulfilled leadership positions with the Priesthood, Sunday School, and Stake High Council. With Clara, he served as an endowment worker at the Provo Temple and as an ordinance worker at the Jordan River Temple.
Upon retirement, Vern was a dedicated fisherman, prolific gardener, and a voracious reader. Blessed with a quick wit and keen intelligence, he enjoyed the challenges of difficult religious, historical and philosophical texts. He love time spent with family and friends, especially if it involved hunting, fishing, or reminiscing about either one.
Vern is survived by his loving and devoted wife Clara; sons Vernal Ray (Karen) Evans, Taylorsville; Robert Kent (Annette) Evans, Mapleton; and daughter Clara Diane (Bjorn) Evans Olsen, Sandy; 17 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Russell David and Joseph Owen, and sisters Dorothy and Ione.
The family extends special thanks to St. Mark's Hospital and the caring staff of Residence Hospice Center. Their comfort and compassion enabled Vern to slip away with the dignity he valued so much in life.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 29, 2004, at 11:00 am at the Alta Heights Ward, 1500 East 8600 South. Family and friends may call Tuesday, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 South), and Wednesday, one hour prior to services at the Alta Heights Ward. Internment at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E. 10600 South.
Published 27 December 2004 in The Salt Lake Tribune (UT)
Our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Robert Vernal Evans, died Dec. 23, 2004, in Murray, Utah, of pneumonia, precipitated by a fall at his home and subsequent surgery.
He was born July 3, 1915, in Murray, Utah, to Robert David and Zina Taylor Carlisle Evans. Married Clara Elsie Patterson on May 31, 1938, in the Salt Lake Temple. For 66 years they shared a union blessed with companionship and devotion.
The eldest of five children, Vern was raised in Murray, Utah. He grew up on his family's homestead along the Jordan River, where he loved hunting and fishing, and developed an abiding respect for the Native Americans who wintered there. He attended Granite High School and later worked in steel fabrication, becoming a well-known and highly respected steel layout specialist with the Lang Company, Alpine Metals and IRECO Chemicals. He worked on several Jordan School District committees and assisted in planning many civic activities for Sandy City.
Vern loved his religion and fulfilled leadership positions with the Priesthood, Sunday School, and Stake High Council. With Clara, he served as an endowment worker at the Provo Temple and as an ordinance worker at the Jordan River Temple.
Upon retirement, Vern was a dedicated fisherman, prolific gardener, and a voracious reader. Blessed with a quick wit and keen intelligence, he enjoyed the challenges of difficult religious, historical and philosophical texts. He love time spent with family and friends, especially if it involved hunting, fishing, or reminiscing about either one.
Vern is survived by his loving and devoted wife Clara; sons Vernal Ray (Karen) Evans, Taylorsville; Robert Kent (Annette) Evans, Mapleton; and daughter Clara Diane (Bjorn) Evans Olsen, Sandy; 17 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Russell David and Joseph Owen, and sisters Dorothy and Ione.
The family extends special thanks to St. Mark's Hospital and the caring staff of Residence Hospice Center. Their comfort and compassion enabled Vern to slip away with the dignity he valued so much in life.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 29, 2004, at 11:00 am at the Alta Heights Ward, 1500 East 8600 South. Family and friends may call Tuesday, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 South), and Wednesday, one hour prior to services at the Alta Heights Ward. Internment at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E. 10600 South.
Published 27 December 2004 in The Salt Lake Tribune (UT)
He was born July 3, 1915, in Murray, Utah, to Robert David and Zina Taylor Carlisle Evans. Married Clara Elsie Patterson on May 31, 1938, in the Salt Lake Temple. For 66 years they shared a union blessed with companionship and devotion.
The eldest of five children, Vern was raised in Murray, Utah. He grew up on his family's homestead along the Jordan River, where he loved hunting and fishing, and developed an abiding respect for the Native Americans who wintered there. He attended Granite High School and later worked in steel fabrication, becoming a well-known and highly respected steel layout specialist with the Lang Company, Alpine Metals and IRECO Chemicals. He worked on several Jordan School District committees and assisted in planning many civic activities for Sandy City.
Vern loved his religion and fulfilled leadership positions with the Priesthood, Sunday School, and Stake High Council. With Clara, he served as an endowment worker at the Provo Temple and as an ordinance worker at the Jordan River Temple.
Upon retirement, Vern was a dedicated fisherman, prolific gardener, and a voracious reader. Blessed with a quick wit and keen intelligence, he enjoyed the challenges of difficult religious, historical and philosophical texts. He love time spent with family and friends, especially if it involved hunting, fishing, or reminiscing about either one.
Vern is survived by his loving and devoted wife Clara; sons Vernal Ray (Karen) Evans, Taylorsville; Robert Kent (Annette) Evans, Mapleton; and daughter Clara Diane (Bjorn) Evans Olsen, Sandy; 17 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Russell David and Joseph Owen, and sisters Dorothy and Ione.
The family extends special thanks to St. Mark's Hospital and the caring staff of Residence Hospice Center. Their comfort and compassion enabled Vern to slip away with the dignity he valued so much in life.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 29, 2004, at 11:00 am at the Alta Heights Ward, 1500 East 8600 South. Family and friends may call Tuesday, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 South), and Wednesday, one hour prior to services at the Alta Heights Ward. Internment at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E. 10600 South.
Published 27 December 2004 in The Salt Lake Tribune (UT)
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