Richard Edward Evans, 83, St. Joseph, MO
By: Gregory Hurt
Updated: February 22, 2013
Richard Edward Evans, 83, St. Joseph, Missouri passed from this life at his home, surrounded by his loving family February 19, 2013. Richard was born December 26, 1929 at Tipton, Kansas to Robert C. and Clara A. (Simeon) Evans.
He retired from Wire Rope Corporation in 1995 after thirty years of service. He was a veteran of the Korean War and a member of King Hill Christian Church, where he had served as a deacon.
In addition to his family, Richard loved looking at, working on and talking about old cars.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Julius and Robert; and sisters, Carol, Ruth and Jean.
Richard is survived by his wife of sixty-one years, Grace; daughter, Linda Robbins (Roger); sons, Rick (Peggy), Roger (Jayme); all of St. Joseph, Missouri. He is also survived by a brother, Larry, Green Valley, Illinois; a sister, Stella Vertin, St. Joseph, Missouri; ten grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services: 1:00 P.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, with casual dress preferred. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to King Hill Christian Church.
He retired from Wire Rope Corporation in 1995 after thirty years of service. He was a veteran of the Korean War and a member of King Hill Christian Church, where he had served as a deacon.
In addition to his family, Richard loved looking at, working on and talking about old cars.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Julius and Robert; and sisters, Carol, Ruth and Jean.
Richard is survived by his wife of sixty-one years, Grace; daughter, Linda Robbins (Roger); sons, Rick (Peggy), Roger (Jayme); all of St. Joseph, Missouri. He is also survived by a brother, Larry, Green Valley, Illinois; a sister, Stella Vertin, St. Joseph, Missouri; ten grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services: 1:00 P.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, with casual dress preferred. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to King Hill Christian Church.
