William Frederick Evenson Sr.

EVENSON, William Frederick Sr., 71, of Richmond, died Sunday, September 7, 2008. Survivors include his wife, Inge; his son, William Evenson Jr.; and many loving relatives. Bill grew up in Windsor, Conn., where he attended The Loomis School and graduated from Trinity College in Hartford, Conn. After service in the Marine Corps, he moved to Richmond, where he worked for the Federal Reserve Bank. Following a law degree from the University of Virginia and a brief period of private practice in Charlottesville, Bill returned to Richmond, where he served as chief house counsel for Bank of Virginia Co., and later as president of its insurance subsidiary. He then worked for several years as a business consultant. Bill was a past commodore of Stingray Harbor Yacht Club and was active in the Richmond Power Squadron, in which he had served as treasurer and taught several boating courses. In recent years, he belonged to the Richmond Chapter of the Barbershop Harmonies and served as chapter president for 2002, 2003 and 2004. He was a member of St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Bon Air, where he sang in the choir, was Senior Warden and chair of the Organ Committee. He also sang with the Belles and Beaus, sponsored by Saint Edwards Catholic Church. He and Inge entertained regularly at several assisted living facilities in the Richmond area. A memorial service will be held at St. Michael's Episcopal Church at a later date and time. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to The Organ Fund of the Capital Campaign, St. Michael's Episcopal Church, or your favorite charity.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.