Evelyn (Drebes) Nelson, 98 of Eureka, Kansas (formerly of Overland Park, Kansas) passed away, December 10, 2020 at the Eureka Nursing Center. She has arrived safely to her Eternal home, and was “Home for Christmas” after living a very blessed and long life.
Evelyn, the daughter of Clyde and Alma (Stigge) Drebes was born on January 9, 1922 in Barnes, Kansas. She graduated in 1940 from Barnes High School. She moved to Washington DC to work at the Pentagon at the time of World War II. It was there that she met Roland O. Nelson and they were married on December 24, 1943 in Rock Island, Illinois at St. John’s Lutheran Church. After Roland’s return from his deployment to Europe during the war, they moved to Denver, Colorado for him to begin employment there. By the time they were relocating to Axtell, Nebraska, they had been blessed with three children...Jerald, Roger and Sheryl.
After they made their final move to Overland Park, Kansas in1961, Evelyn began working for Pyramid Life Insurance Company in their payroll department. She celebrated 20 years of employment at her retirement. Because she loved anything to do with “family,” and history... she then began actively researching her family’s genealogy. And of course, when anything came up about the grandchildren, great-grandchildren, or the great-greats, her eyes would begin to light up and sparkle, and she would break out with a big smile!! She loved keeping track of all of them so she could pray for them!
Evelyn and Roland celebrated 49 years of marriage before Roland lost his battle to cancer in 1993. After taking a break following her caregiving role, Evelyn decided to embark down a new path... starting a church library! She loved books and was willing to learn. She always liked to participate in Bible studies whenever she could. Evelyn was an active member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Overland Park for over 50 years. She loved to sing and was a member of the choir and belonged to the Elizabeth Circle, and the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. Over the years she attended many of their gatherings. One of her highlight traveling destinations was a trip to Israel in 1995 with her Bethany friends.
Due to failing health, she moved to Eureka in October of 2019 to be closer to her daughter, Sheryl. Evelyn’s commitment to her faith in Jesus Christ was always shining through. She was known by her family and friends as a mighty, and faithful Prayer Warrior. She will be deeply missed...but her room was finally “ready” for her to be welcomed home by her Lord and Savior, and all of her dear family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Roland O. Nelson; her son, Roger K. Nelson; her parents, Clyde and Alma Drebes; and all of her siblings: Verla Drebes, Marvin Drebes, Dorothy (Drebes) Underwood, Delton Drebes, and Wilbert Drebes. She is survived by (removed per Find A Grave guidelines).
A Funeral Service was held at Bethany Lutheran Church in Overland Park, Kansas on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. with a Visitation preceding the service at 12:00 Noon, with Rev. Kevin Wyssmann and Rev. Edward Trost officiating. A Graveside Service and Internment followed at Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens in Olathe, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial gifts be directed to the Bethany Lutheran Church---Sabo Library, or the Trost Scholarship Fund. Contributions may be sent in care of the Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, Kansas 66210. Condolences may be shared at Johnson-CountyFuneralChapel.com.
Source:
“Evelyn (Drebes) Nelson.” The Eureka Herald, 6 Jan. 2021, p. 4.
Contributor: Matt Thompson (47931801)
Evelyn, the daughter of Clyde and Alma (Stigge) Drebes was born on January 9, 1922 in Barnes, Kansas. She graduated in 1940 from Barnes High School. She moved to Washington DC to work at the Pentagon at the time of World War II. It was there that she met Roland O. Nelson and they were married on December 24, 1943 in Rock Island, Illinois at St. John’s Lutheran Church. After Roland’s return from his deployment to Europe during the war, they moved to Denver, Colorado for him to begin employment there. By the time they were relocating to Axtell, Nebraska, they had been blessed with three children...Jerald, Roger and Sheryl.
After they made their final move to Overland Park, Kansas in1961, Evelyn began working for Pyramid Life Insurance Company in their payroll department. She celebrated 20 years of employment at her retirement. Because she loved anything to do with “family,” and history... she then began actively researching her family’s genealogy. And of course, when anything came up about the grandchildren, great-grandchildren, or the great-greats, her eyes would begin to light up and sparkle, and she would break out with a big smile!! She loved keeping track of all of them so she could pray for them!
Evelyn and Roland celebrated 49 years of marriage before Roland lost his battle to cancer in 1993. After taking a break following her caregiving role, Evelyn decided to embark down a new path... starting a church library! She loved books and was willing to learn. She always liked to participate in Bible studies whenever she could. Evelyn was an active member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Overland Park for over 50 years. She loved to sing and was a member of the choir and belonged to the Elizabeth Circle, and the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. Over the years she attended many of their gatherings. One of her highlight traveling destinations was a trip to Israel in 1995 with her Bethany friends.
Due to failing health, she moved to Eureka in October of 2019 to be closer to her daughter, Sheryl. Evelyn’s commitment to her faith in Jesus Christ was always shining through. She was known by her family and friends as a mighty, and faithful Prayer Warrior. She will be deeply missed...but her room was finally “ready” for her to be welcomed home by her Lord and Savior, and all of her dear family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Roland O. Nelson; her son, Roger K. Nelson; her parents, Clyde and Alma Drebes; and all of her siblings: Verla Drebes, Marvin Drebes, Dorothy (Drebes) Underwood, Delton Drebes, and Wilbert Drebes. She is survived by (removed per Find A Grave guidelines).
A Funeral Service was held at Bethany Lutheran Church in Overland Park, Kansas on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. with a Visitation preceding the service at 12:00 Noon, with Rev. Kevin Wyssmann and Rev. Edward Trost officiating. A Graveside Service and Internment followed at Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens in Olathe, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial gifts be directed to the Bethany Lutheran Church---Sabo Library, or the Trost Scholarship Fund. Contributions may be sent in care of the Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, Kansas 66210. Condolences may be shared at Johnson-CountyFuneralChapel.com.
Source:
“Evelyn (Drebes) Nelson.” The Eureka Herald, 6 Jan. 2021, p. 4.
Contributor: Matt Thompson (47931801)
Evelyn (Drebes) Nelson, 98 of Eureka, Kansas (formerly of Overland Park, Kansas) passed away, December 10, 2020 at the Eureka Nursing Center. She has arrived safely to her Eternal home, and was “Home for Christmas” after living a very blessed and long life.
Evelyn, the daughter of Clyde and Alma (Stigge) Drebes was born on January 9, 1922 in Barnes, Kansas. She graduated in 1940 from Barnes High School. She moved to Washington DC to work at the Pentagon at the time of World War II. It was there that she met Roland O. Nelson and they were married on December 24, 1943 in Rock Island, Illinois at St. John’s Lutheran Church. After Roland’s return from his deployment to Europe during the war, they moved to Denver, Colorado for him to begin employment there. By the time they were relocating to Axtell, Nebraska, they had been blessed with three children...Jerald, Roger and Sheryl.
After they made their final move to Overland Park, Kansas in1961, Evelyn began working for Pyramid Life Insurance Company in their payroll department. She celebrated 20 years of employment at her retirement. Because she loved anything to do with “family,” and history... she then began actively researching her family’s genealogy. And of course, when anything came up about the grandchildren, great-grandchildren, or the great-greats, her eyes would begin to light up and sparkle, and she would break out with a big smile!! She loved keeping track of all of them so she could pray for them!
Evelyn and Roland celebrated 49 years of marriage before Roland lost his battle to cancer in 1993. After taking a break following her caregiving role, Evelyn decided to embark down a new path... starting a church library! She loved books and was willing to learn. She always liked to participate in Bible studies whenever she could. Evelyn was an active member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Overland Park for over 50 years. She loved to sing and was a member of the choir and belonged to the Elizabeth Circle, and the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. Over the years she attended many of their gatherings. One of her highlight traveling destinations was a trip to Israel in 1995 with her Bethany friends.
Due to failing health, she moved to Eureka in October of 2019 to be closer to her daughter, Sheryl. Evelyn’s commitment to her faith in Jesus Christ was always shining through. She was known by her family and friends as a mighty, and faithful Prayer Warrior. She will be deeply missed...but her room was finally “ready” for her to be welcomed home by her Lord and Savior, and all of her dear family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Roland O. Nelson; her son, Roger K. Nelson; her parents, Clyde and Alma Drebes; and all of her siblings: Verla Drebes, Marvin Drebes, Dorothy (Drebes) Underwood, Delton Drebes, and Wilbert Drebes. She is survived by (removed per Find A Grave guidelines).
A Funeral Service was held at Bethany Lutheran Church in Overland Park, Kansas on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. with a Visitation preceding the service at 12:00 Noon, with Rev. Kevin Wyssmann and Rev. Edward Trost officiating. A Graveside Service and Internment followed at Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens in Olathe, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial gifts be directed to the Bethany Lutheran Church---Sabo Library, or the Trost Scholarship Fund. Contributions may be sent in care of the Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, Kansas 66210. Condolences may be shared at Johnson-CountyFuneralChapel.com.
Source:
“Evelyn (Drebes) Nelson.” The Eureka Herald, 6 Jan. 2021, p. 4.
Contributor: Matt Thompson (47931801)
Evelyn, the daughter of Clyde and Alma (Stigge) Drebes was born on January 9, 1922 in Barnes, Kansas. She graduated in 1940 from Barnes High School. She moved to Washington DC to work at the Pentagon at the time of World War II. It was there that she met Roland O. Nelson and they were married on December 24, 1943 in Rock Island, Illinois at St. John’s Lutheran Church. After Roland’s return from his deployment to Europe during the war, they moved to Denver, Colorado for him to begin employment there. By the time they were relocating to Axtell, Nebraska, they had been blessed with three children...Jerald, Roger and Sheryl.
After they made their final move to Overland Park, Kansas in1961, Evelyn began working for Pyramid Life Insurance Company in their payroll department. She celebrated 20 years of employment at her retirement. Because she loved anything to do with “family,” and history... she then began actively researching her family’s genealogy. And of course, when anything came up about the grandchildren, great-grandchildren, or the great-greats, her eyes would begin to light up and sparkle, and she would break out with a big smile!! She loved keeping track of all of them so she could pray for them!
Evelyn and Roland celebrated 49 years of marriage before Roland lost his battle to cancer in 1993. After taking a break following her caregiving role, Evelyn decided to embark down a new path... starting a church library! She loved books and was willing to learn. She always liked to participate in Bible studies whenever she could. Evelyn was an active member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Overland Park for over 50 years. She loved to sing and was a member of the choir and belonged to the Elizabeth Circle, and the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. Over the years she attended many of their gatherings. One of her highlight traveling destinations was a trip to Israel in 1995 with her Bethany friends.
Due to failing health, she moved to Eureka in October of 2019 to be closer to her daughter, Sheryl. Evelyn’s commitment to her faith in Jesus Christ was always shining through. She was known by her family and friends as a mighty, and faithful Prayer Warrior. She will be deeply missed...but her room was finally “ready” for her to be welcomed home by her Lord and Savior, and all of her dear family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Roland O. Nelson; her son, Roger K. Nelson; her parents, Clyde and Alma Drebes; and all of her siblings: Verla Drebes, Marvin Drebes, Dorothy (Drebes) Underwood, Delton Drebes, and Wilbert Drebes. She is survived by (removed per Find A Grave guidelines).
A Funeral Service was held at Bethany Lutheran Church in Overland Park, Kansas on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. with a Visitation preceding the service at 12:00 Noon, with Rev. Kevin Wyssmann and Rev. Edward Trost officiating. A Graveside Service and Internment followed at Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens in Olathe, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial gifts be directed to the Bethany Lutheran Church---Sabo Library, or the Trost Scholarship Fund. Contributions may be sent in care of the Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, Kansas 66210. Condolences may be shared at Johnson-CountyFuneralChapel.com.
Source:
“Evelyn (Drebes) Nelson.” The Eureka Herald, 6 Jan. 2021, p. 4.
Contributor: Matt Thompson (47931801)
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