Evelyn Yancey Obituary

Evelyn Yancey 1911 ~ 2008 Evelyn Yancey died October 19, 2008 at the age of 97 in Bountiful, Utah after a short illness.She was born in Groveland, Idaho on August 10, 1911, the second child of a family of eight children born to James Henry Yancey and Effie Jane Cobbley. She attended school in Blackfoot, Idaho, and then assisted Paul and Alice DeMordaunt for 25 years, helping to raise their two sons, Roger and James. They became her family in every sense of the word. Roger and James DeMordaunt and their families were always gracious and kind to Evelyn. She then went to school and received her Practical Nursing License and worked in the LDS Hospital in Idaho Falls, Idaho for 15 years. In 1956 Evelyn, along with her parents, was called to serve a labor mission to New Zealand where they labored in different capacities to help build the New Zealand LDS Temple. This service was a highlight in her life. In 2003 she moved to Bountiful, Utah to be close to family where she has lived for the past five years. We will always remember her coming to our homes to visit, working hard to help in any way she could. Having never had any children of her own, the children of others brought great joy to her life. She touched the lives of all who knew her. She is survived by Maxine Stone, Stockton, CA., Edythe Bradley, Bountiful, Utah and Harold Yancey, Centerville, Utah. We wish to thank the staff of Welcome Home for their love and care of Evelyn. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 N. Main, where friends and family may call from 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be Thursday, October 23, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Fielding Memorial Park, Idaho Falls, Idaho.

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Published by Deseret News on Oct. 21, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Evelyn Yancey

8 Entries

Maxine Stone

October 22, 2008

I'm at a loss to express my grief. I wish, with all my heart, that I were well enough to make the trip to attend the funeral. I will miss my sister Evelyn deeply, but I know I will see her again.

Stanley & Debra Searle

October 22, 2008

Aunt Evelyn will always be a part of my life. When we would visit her at her home in Idaho Falls She always had a warm welcome and would always ask about what we were doing. Her love for people and helping them always came out. Mom (Elaine) would take us some times to the Hospital were she worked and we got to see her in action. I remember in Evelyn's later years working at the temple in Idaho Falls. My Parents would go with her and they set a great example of love for family and Heavenly Father. Evelyn also taught me that life has tough times but never let them get you down. She always had a smile and something positive to say. I remember always having a place to watch the Firework show in Idaho Falls. Evelyn's front lawn was prime realestate. She was a gracious host to my children and they all still remember her. I wish we could be there at this time to wish the family our condolences and say our goodbyes to Evelyn. But I know she is enjoying the time she is spending with her family on the other side and that in spirit she will be by my side here in the mission field doing what she always has done- helping me succeed.

Tim Ricks

October 22, 2008

I couldn't agree with my cousin Kaye Lyn more. Great Aunt Evelyn always made happy family occasions even more so when she arrived. She was always interested in each one of us and our lives. It was always so fun to watch Evelyn and her sister Zola (my grandma) interact and it was obvious of the great love and appreciation that they both had for one another. What Evelyn lacked in stature she had in spirit to spare. She had a deep love for her Savior and testified with her example. She is no doubt, reunited with so many friends and family.

Vera Tolman

October 21, 2008

It's been to long since I have heard any thing about the Yancey's. Zola used to keep in touch with me, but since her passing I haven't heard any thing until today. I miss your family very much and do remember Evelyn as being so friendly and sweet. I was not aware that so many of your family has passed away. I am the only one left of my family.
It is to bad we haven't kept touch more than we have.

Vera Mae Sorensen Tolman (Pocatello Idaho)

October 21, 2008

Thank you for your loving labor mission to the Saints in New Zealand.

Lynette Patterson

October 21, 2008

Evelyn was a delight to the end. My husband and I left her side moments before her passing. I served as her Relief Society President in the Welcome Home care center and I am so grateful I got to know this dear woman. Her spirit was much bigger than her little body. She bore a firm testimony and prayed with great faith. Integral to her character was her charity , industry and love of beauty. No matter how poorly she felt, she was first and foremost concerned about how others felt, and oh, how she hated to think she might be a bother to anyone. She was always full of gratitude and of graciousness; I dearly loved Evelyn.

Kaye Lyn Ricks Berrett

October 21, 2008

I always remember seeing Evelyn with a big bright smile on her face. She was a very gracious lady and we will miss her. I'm sure she had a very joyous reunion with my grandma (Zola) Ricks.

Joy

October 21, 2008

To all the friends of Ms. Yancey, may your hearts bring you comfort as you think back on all the good memories with her. She lived long and helped many. When we see her again in paradise, she will be brand new with her big smile.

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