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In Loving Memory Of
Rita Evans
August 15, 1932—September 13, 2019
Life & Legacy
Rita Vera Evans
Rita Vera Evans passed away September 13,2019 at her home in Skull Valley. She was born in Hilliard Wyoming on August 15, 1932 to Earnest Thomas and Mary Ann (Lym) Barker. She attended school in Evanston Wyoming. She married Keith Hanney Evans on February 19, 1951, marriage later solemnized in the Salt Lake City Temple on Feb. 19, 1969. She loved her 9 grand-children and was overjoyed with 32 great-grandchildren. Loved to serve and work in her yard and flowers, also a great love for her Dog. Was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter Day Saints serving in many callings.
She is survived by her three sons Eugene (Diane), Neil (Debbie) and Clarence (Patsy), Sister-in law’s Linda Barker (Neldon), Nelda Barker (Delbert) Colleen Cater, brother-in law Marvin (Madelyn) Evans. She is preceded in death by her husband Keith, her parents Earnest Thomas and Mary Ann Barker, her brothers Delbert, Neldon, her sisters, Naomi, Margret, Mildred.
A viewing will be held on Wednesday September 18, 2019 at Didericksen Memorial (87 W. Main Street , Grantsville) from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be September 19, 2019 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints chapel at 415 West Apple Street, Grantsville with a viewing from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. with the funeral starting at 11 a.m. Interment will be at the Grantsville City Cemetery. Special thanks to Joe and Mindee Thacheray, Jon and Karen Palmer and Doctor Debra Shinkle, the Dugway Ward, her many friends in Skull Valley and Tera.
Rita Vera Evans passed away September 13,2019 at her home in Skull Valley. She was born in Hilliard Wyoming on August 15, 1932 to Earnest Thomas and Mary Ann (Lym) Barker. She attended school in Evanston Wyoming. She married Keith Hanney Evans on February 19, 1951, marriage later solemnized in the Salt Lake City Temple on Feb. 19, 1969. She loved her 9 grand-children and was overjoyed with 32 great-grandchildren. Loved to serve and work in her yard and flowers, also a great love for her Dog. Was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter Day Saints serving in many callings.
She is survived by her three sons Eugene (Diane), Neil (Debbie) and Clarence (Patsy), Sister-in law’s Linda Barker (Neldon), Nelda Barker (Delbert) Colleen Cater, brother-in law Marvin (Madelyn) Evans. She is preceded in death by her husband Keith, her parents Earnest Thomas and Mary Ann Barker, her brothers Delbert, Neldon, her sisters, Naomi, Margret, Mildred.
A viewing will be held on Wednesday September 18, 2019 at Didericksen Memorial (87 W. Main Street , Grantsville) from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be September 19, 2019 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints chapel at 415 West Apple Street, Grantsville with a viewing from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. with the funeral starting at 11 a.m. Interment will be at the Grantsville City Cemetery. Special thanks to Joe and Mindee Thacheray, Jon and Karen Palmer and Doctor Debra Shinkle, the Dugway Ward, her many friends in Skull Valley and Tera.
Memory Wall
In Honor & Remembrance
Joshua Nelson
Rita Evans taught me in church when I was a young boy. I dont remember any of the lessons from my class, but I do remember she invited the class members to come out to her home if they wanted. I didnt know exactly where she lived, but after I visited her I always knew that she lived at the house in Skull Valley that had all the big, green trees surrounding it in the middle of the barren desert landscape. One Sunday after church my parents took me to her house in the valley. I was shocked, in the way that only young children can be, by the size of the goldfish swimming in the water trough, the brilliant feathers of the peacocks, and the simple warmth and love she had for a shy young boy. We had ice cream or popsicles inside and then I left. Looking back now it seems like such a small afternoon to remember for over twenty years, and she may not have remembered it all, but I still cant help but think of that afternoonof her kindness and generositywhenever I see those brilliant peacock feathers.
Sep 25, 2019
Kelley
Our love and prayers are with you all. She was a special lady.Kelley and Millie Russell
Sep 17, 2019
Anonymous
All our love,
Linda and family
Dee & Nancy and family
Sep 17, 2019
Kathy Scott
Rita was/is an amazing person. I was very grateful for her friendship when I lived at Dugway. She was an amazing example of love & service. Kathy Scott
Sep 17, 2019
Anonymous
Warmest condolences in your time of loss. Great rejoicing in a life well lived.
Colleen Carter
Jan Barnes
Mike & Andrea Turner
Jon & Debi Turner
Roy & LeAnn Turner
Sep 16, 2019