John L. (Jack) Evans
John L. Evans (Jack)
Age 95, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2011, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Alice Willard Evans (Sally), with whom he shared almost 70 years of marriage. Born in Liverpool, England, he was the son of the late James and Mary Johnston Evans. He grew up in Bryn Mawr, PA and graduated from Lower Merion High School. Jack enlisted in the Air Force in 1941 and served during WW II as a crew chief in the 325th Fighter Group known as the Checkertails. He worked in the Engineering Department at the University of Delaware and for the DuPont Company as a laboratory metallurgist, retiring in 1977. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church and sang in the choir until just a few years ago. He enjoyed golf and meeting every year with his war buddies at the Checkertail Reunions. Jack was known for his kindness and he dedicated his life to helping others. His unwavering sense of humor touched everyone he met.
His survivors, in addition to his wife Sally, include Mary and Mike Sullivan, Jim and Mary Evans, Susan and Russ Messick, and Kathy and Dwayne Cluff. He was also a beloved grandfather to fifteen grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren.
Sincere thanks to Season's Hospice and Right at Home for their compassion and support.
You are invited to visit with Jack's family from 10 am-12 noon, on Friday July 8, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church 4701 Weldin Road Wilmington, DE 19803. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at Noon. Interment will be at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Bear, DE.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Jack Evans Memorial Checkertail Reunion Fund c/o WSFS Bank 1712 Foulk Rd., Wilmington, DE 19803.
Arrangements are being handled by
BRANDYWINE VALLEY FUNERAL CARE
of Wilmington
Published in The News Journal from July 6 to July 7, 2011
John L. Evans (Jack)
Age 95, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2011, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Alice Willard Evans (Sally), with whom he shared almost 70 years of marriage. Born in Liverpool, England, he was the son of the late James and Mary Johnston Evans. He grew up in Bryn Mawr, PA and graduated from Lower Merion High School. Jack enlisted in the Air Force in 1941 and served during WW II as a crew chief in the 325th Fighter Group known as the Checkertails. He worked in the Engineering Department at the University of Delaware and for the DuPont Company as a laboratory metallurgist, retiring in 1977. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church and sang in the choir until just a few years ago. He enjoyed golf and meeting every year with his war buddies at the Checkertail Reunions. Jack was known for his kindness and he dedicated his life to helping others. His unwavering sense of humor touched everyone he met.
His survivors, in addition to his wife Sally, include Mary and Mike Sullivan, Jim and Mary Evans, Susan and Russ Messick, and Kathy and Dwayne Cluff. He was also a beloved grandfather to fifteen grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren.
Sincere thanks to Season's Hospice and Right at Home for their compassion and support.
You are invited to visit with Jack's family from 10 am-12 noon, on Friday July 8, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church 4701 Weldin Road Wilmington, DE 19803. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at Noon. Interment will be at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Bear, DE.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Jack Evans Memorial Checkertail Reunion Fund c/o WSFS Bank 1712 Foulk Rd., Wilmington, DE 19803.
Arrangements are being handled by
BRANDYWINE VALLEY FUNERAL CARE
of Wilmington
Published in The News Journal from July 6 to July 7, 2011
John L. (Jack) Evans
John L. Evans (Jack)
Age 95, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2011, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Alice Willard Evans (Sally), with whom he shared almost 70 years of marriage. Born in Liverpool, England, he was the son of the late James and Mary Johnston Evans. He grew up in Bryn Mawr, PA and graduated from Lower Merion High School. Jack enlisted in the Air Force in 1941 and served during WW II as a crew chief in the 325th Fighter Group known as the Checkertails. He worked in the Engineering Department at the University of Delaware and for the DuPont Company as a laboratory metallurgist, retiring in 1977. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church and sang in the choir until just a few years ago. He enjoyed golf and meeting every year with his war buddies at the Checkertail Reunions. Jack was known for his kindness and he dedicated his life to helping others. His unwavering sense of humor touched everyone he met.
His survivors, in addition to his wife Sally, include Mary and Mike Sullivan, Jim and Mary Evans, Susan and Russ Messick, and Kathy and Dwayne Cluff. He was also a beloved grandfather to fifteen grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren.
Sincere thanks to Season's Hospice and Right at Home for their compassion and support.
You are invited to visit with Jack's family from 10 am-12 noon, on Friday July 8, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church 4701 Weldin Road Wilmington, DE 19803. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at Noon. Interment will be at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Bear, DE.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Jack Evans Memorial Checkertail Reunion Fund c/o WSFS Bank 1712 Foulk Rd., Wilmington, DE 19803.
Arrangements are being handled by
BRANDYWINE VALLEY FUNERAL CARE
of Wilmington
Published in The News Journal from July 6 to July 7, 2011
John L. Evans (Jack)
Age 95, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2011, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Alice Willard Evans (Sally), with whom he shared almost 70 years of marriage. Born in Liverpool, England, he was the son of the late James and Mary Johnston Evans. He grew up in Bryn Mawr, PA and graduated from Lower Merion High School. Jack enlisted in the Air Force in 1941 and served during WW II as a crew chief in the 325th Fighter Group known as the Checkertails. He worked in the Engineering Department at the University of Delaware and for the DuPont Company as a laboratory metallurgist, retiring in 1977. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church and sang in the choir until just a few years ago. He enjoyed golf and meeting every year with his war buddies at the Checkertail Reunions. Jack was known for his kindness and he dedicated his life to helping others. His unwavering sense of humor touched everyone he met.
His survivors, in addition to his wife Sally, include Mary and Mike Sullivan, Jim and Mary Evans, Susan and Russ Messick, and Kathy and Dwayne Cluff. He was also a beloved grandfather to fifteen grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren.
Sincere thanks to Season's Hospice and Right at Home for their compassion and support.
You are invited to visit with Jack's family from 10 am-12 noon, on Friday July 8, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church 4701 Weldin Road Wilmington, DE 19803. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at Noon. Interment will be at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Bear, DE.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Jack Evans Memorial Checkertail Reunion Fund c/o WSFS Bank 1712 Foulk Rd., Wilmington, DE 19803.
Arrangements are being handled by
BRANDYWINE VALLEY FUNERAL CARE
of Wilmington
Published in The News Journal from July 6 to July 7, 2011
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