Evelyn “Josie” (Doneau) Evans, 73, of 6084 21.9 Lane, Gladstone, passed away on Saturday morning June 27, 2009 at home with her loving daughter Susie by her side.

Her husband Clarence preceded her in death in 1987. Her mother and father, Evelyn and Joseph Doneau along with her four sisters, Helen, June, Clara, Nora and four brothers, Joseph, Henry, Leonard and Julius preceded her in death.

Evelyn was born September 30th, 1935 to the late Joepeph and Evelyn (King) Doneau in Perkins. She was raised in the Perkins/Brampton area where she also attended school.

Evelyn met and married Clarence Evans on March 22, 1955 and with that union, a daughter Evelyn V. was born. In October of 1968 they moved to Laramie, WY. , returning to Gladstone in September of 1994.

In her working years she worked at Gray’s Café for 3 years, 1 year at Smith’s Furniture Store, 3 years at Sigma N.U. Fraternity House, and for 18 years for the University of Wyoming.

She also found time to love sewing and embroidering. She also found lots of love and space in her heart for her pets, plants and spending time with family. She also enjoyed taking rides up in the mountains. Most of all she loved to fix up the yard and go on picnics. She also treasured collecting cookie jars, salt and pepper shakers, shoes and porcelain dolls.

Evelyn’s survivor’s include her daughter, Evelyn V. “Susie”, sister, Virginia, aunt, Margret, uncle, Jim and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Also best friends, Drue Meeks, Ella Rose, Cathy Roten, Christine and Justin, Scott and Melissa Larson, and Tammy Delke. 2 dogs, Spot and Peanut and 1 love-bird, Charlie.

Mom was a very best and loving mother that I would never trade. She was the kind of a mother that would always be there for me.

A very special thank-you to O.S.F. Hospice, Deb Parrot, Naomi Hult, Tammy Delke, Eric, Social Worker for Hospice, Melissa Larson, Jenny Godfrey, Pastor Christine and Dr. Lorencer and whom ever we may have missed.

Josie’s family will receive friends on Wednesday July 1, 2009 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Funeral services celebrating the life of Evelyn Evans will follow at 5:00 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home with Pastor Christine Bergquist, chaplain for O.S.F. Hospice officiating. Luncheon will follow services at the home of Susie Evans, 6084 21.9 Lane, Gladstone. Burial will be at Gardens of Rest Cemetery in Wells.