BORN
1925
DIED
2010
Odell Evans Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Bakersfield Californian.
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Vicky Evans
September 27, 2025
Daddy, years keep passing without you. I have 14 grandkids that I wish could have had more time with you. Some who will know you through our memories. I remember the first time you and I walked into the home we shared 15 years ago. I am still here with the memories of you and mom. Miss you everyday.
Seth joining the family Legacy
Amanda Thomas
September 27, 2023
Grandpa, I can’t believe it’s been 13 years since you gained your wings. Seth was in kindergarten and today he finished the crucible and became a Marine and is now a part of your legacy. We live in Colorado and I think you would love it here. We have deer come into your yard and have even had a bear! We get all seasons, it is Tehachapi but on a much bigger scale. I am a social worker now and help children in bad situations, I know you would be proud of how much I’ve evolved. Luke and I talk about you a lot to make sure Faith knows you and grandma. Jon is a senior this year and Kayla is 22 already. I am posting a picture of Seth’s Crucible table so you can see that your picture and Luke’s are there. I know you’ve been watching over us all. Give grandma a kiss for me. Love you beyond this world. Mandy
Amanda Thomas
September 28, 2022
Amanda Thomas
September 27, 2019
Grandpa, as we approach your ninth heavenly birthday, I can honestly say your are thought of often. I am reminded of you when its corn season (we had a good one), when a Carrie Underwood song comes on (she is still a wholesome girl), when the Dodgers win a game (theyre 1st in NL West), when random ice falls out of the freezer door, or more importantly when I look at Faith and her sweet love of everything, Im reminded of you. I love you very much and miss you beyond words. Your wedding anniversary is coming up so please give grandma a hug and kiss from all of us while you two dance the streets of heaven! -Mandy
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Lynn
November 11, 2017
Penelope Renaylynn
Lynn
November 11, 2017
Lynn
November 11, 2017
You sure would get a kick out of this little one grandpa. Louise miracle baby. ❤
Lynn
November 11, 2017
Today is Veterans Day Daddy. We have all been thinking if you and posting pictures of you on Facebook. We wanted to share with our friends, how proud we are of you. We all miss you and Mama so much. ❤❤
Vicky Gresham
September 14, 2016
Just having a season of sadness missing my daddy so much.
Our handsome grandpa
Amanda Thomas
June 19, 2016
My Hero
Amanda Thomas
June 19, 2016
Grandpa
Amanda Thomas
June 19, 2016
Grandpa & Grandma
Amanda Thomas
June 19, 2016
April 1, 2016
Daddy I miss you so much. Peyton and I are still living in the home you and mom bought. I'm loving it one room at a time as I update it. You would never believe in a million years that I am Mrs. Tommy Gresham again. All is good dad. He is a good Christian man and we raise Peyton and his two grandbabies to love God as you and mom did. Larry is with us now and you would be proud he has come back into the family 100%. Love you. Give mom a kiss.
Lynn Yoshikawa
August 6, 2015
Hi Daddy, I was really missing you today, so I went online and googled you. The things I read made me smile. :) Are the streets of Heaven really made of gold? I guess I will find out soon enough. You know Phil has really gotten into fishing. We go with Jim and Lorna. Boy has fishing changed. Nothing is the same, but we actually catch more fish! I think of you often when we are out in the boat. I miss those days, and I miss you........
Amanda Thomas
May 1, 2013
Grandpa, I miss you and grandma so much. I know that you are laughing above because Faith is red haired and awnry like me. Grandma said I better hurry and have her so she could see her and tell you about her in heaven, I barely made the deadline! You know how grandma liked to order us around. I miss you guys and love you!
February 18, 2012
Dear daddy. It is really hard without you. I try so hard to be the person you would want me to be but here on earth is not the same without your love and guidance. Please continue to watch over us. I feel you near me at times and it is comforting. Love Vicky
Amanda Thomas
August 21, 2011
Grandpa, It has been almost a year and I really miss you. I feel so lost sometimes, it feels like I can not breathe. I would give anything for one more hug and kiss on the cheek for you. I hope that I am making you proud. I love you so much and can not wait until the day I am with you again, it just doesn't seem soon enough. I love you more than I can ever express. As I am typing this " I can only imagine" came on my headphones, I would like to think that it is you telling me everything will be okay.
March 17, 2011
Daddy, we really miss you but we want you to know that we all are doing fine. We have had the best teacher of life and we are trying to be the people you would want us to be. You wanted us to meet you in Heaven and that is our goal. We will see you in the blink of an eye.
October 10, 2010
Odell (Mutt) is a very dear cousin to me. I have known him of all my life. Through the years even though miles separated us we kept in touch. When health permitted his family came to Oklahoma for visits. We had some great visits in telephone conversations and I will miss those telephone calls!! To Alphia, the children and those grands I would like to say, may the Lord comfort your heart and give you the strength needed at this time of great sorrow in your life. Cherish your memories. I love you!
Your Cousin,
Etta Morrison McKee
Blair, Oklahoma
October 8, 2010
I am so very sorry for your loss,Odell (Uncle Mutt)did more for me than you will ever know. (Nephew)
October 7, 2010
Here's to a great friend. Odell, Dee, Bob and I had many great times together, whether it was bowling, wine tasting ,going to the coast, Vegas, or just doing nothing. He will be greatly missed. He and Dee helped me over some rough times after Bob passed. We can take comfort knowing they are both doing what they loved,talking and bowling. Edith
Cyndi Carender
October 7, 2010
Uncle Odell was a wonderful sweet man who will be missed greatly!
October 6, 2010
Odell, You always helped me in life & through school & had times. You always told the truth! No one can grow cotton like you can. For some reason, I have been thinking of you for months now not knowing where you are. I see on the news tonight where you have been and where you are now. Your in heaven. Thanks for being my friend and mentor. Hello Mrs Evans I miss you too!
John Martin Wasco, Ca.
james nelson
October 6, 2010
Odell youll be missed youre a great person and so is youre loving wife
a good friend James Nelson
Don Christolear
October 6, 2010
My condolences and prayers to the whole family. Every year, at cotton picking time, I think of Odell. I used to ask him, every year, when we bowled together, when the cotton would be harvested, because I knew it meant Fall was coming soon!
God bless you all.
ARIAN PARTEN
October 5, 2010
GOD BLESS THE EVANS FAMILY AND MAY GOD WATCH OVER YOU ALL AND HELP YOU FIND COMFORT IN YOUR TIME OF LOST XOXOX TO YOUR FAMILY
Grandma, Me and Grandpa, My Wedding Day
Amy Force-Bartlett
October 4, 2010
The way I will always remember him. Wearing his cap.
Lynn Evans-Yoshikawa
October 4, 2010
Daddy & Mom in Tehachepi
Lynn Evans-Yoshikawa
October 4, 2010
Dad & Mom 50th Anniversary
Lynn Evans-Yoshikawa
October 4, 2010
Daddy
Lynn Evans-Yoshikawa
October 4, 2010
So Handsome.
Lynn Evans-Yoshikawa
October 4, 2010
One of my favorite photos of Daddy
Lynn Evans-Yoshikawa
October 4, 2010
Our Family
Lynn Evans-Yoshikawa
October 4, 2010
Dad & Mom
Lynn Evans-Yoshikawa
October 4, 2010
Dad & Mom on Bermuda Ranch
Lynn Evans-Yoshikawa
October 4, 2010
American Legion Color Guard, Dad is far right
Lynn Evans-Yoshikawa
October 4, 2010
Marines, WWII
Lynn Evans-Yoshikawa
October 4, 2010
Dad receiving the Bronze Star
Lynn Evans-Yoshikawa
October 4, 2010
October 4, 2010
JUST WANT EVANS FAMILY TO KNOW YOU ARE ALL IN MY THOUGHTS N PRAYERS! LOVE TO ALL ....LISA {FAV WAITRESS AT GOLDEN OX}
Nelda McLaughlin
October 4, 2010
Odell (Uncle Mutt) has always been a great uncle to me. I have lots of fond memories that I will always charish. My love and prayers go out to Aunt Alphia and the family, for I know what you are going through at this time.
Juanita Thiesen
October 4, 2010
O'Dell (Uncle Mutt, Chef#1) was a one of a kind person. Never had anything to say bad about anyone. I will miss him.
Love always, Niece Juanita Thiesen
Amy Force-Bartlett
October 4, 2010
grandpa... you're the best man god ever made and i'm going to miss you so much. everyone that knew you loved you and things were always alright and fun with you around. i'll miss your hugs more then anything.
my grandpa was perfect. no one will ever replace him. he was always there for us. family was everything to him. i know he's with us right now. it'll never be the same without him.
i love you more then anything and i'm going to miss you everyday. thank you for making every memory with you a great one. i love you :)
Ron and Odell
Linda Evans
October 4, 2010
You are all in my prayers tonight. I am so thankful for all the memories and pictures of Odell..........Love you, Linda
Mitchel Morrison
October 4, 2010
From our family to yours,we are truley sorry for your lost.You all will be in our prayers.It is very hard when we loose someone so close and dear to us but OUR GOD had other plans for them.But one thing is true, we all will see one another again.If not in this world,the next.Odell you will be very much miss.You did touch alot of people lives,including mine.May GOD BLESS the EVANS family,and may GOD watch over you all and help you find comfort in this time of your lost.GOD BLESS!! Mitchel,Kim@Cassie Morrison
Vicky Lima
October 4, 2010
Daddy, I love you and the ache in my heart is unbearable. I wish I were 4 yrs old again. I want to hold your hand, go check water with you and listen to your foot stheps on the hardwood floor. Please watch over me and my children. Put in a work because I have no doubt you are at the side of the lord in a ray of glory. Love you Daddy.
Vicky Lima
October 4, 2010
Daddy I will never forget you. There will never be a man to fill your shoes. I learned from you what a real man is honest, trust worthy, faithful and full of love for all. I want to live a wonderfule life but with out you it will always be missing something. Please watch over me and help guide me as I know you are standing at the right hand of the lord.
Neosk Miller
October 3, 2010
Vicky,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Neosk
Nancy McCollum-Miller
October 3, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to Dee and the Evans family. Odell was a wonderful and loving man who touched the lives of everyone who had the privilege of having known him. God's peace to the whole Evans family. Love to all. Nancy (formerly Evans) Miller
Randy Alexander
October 3, 2010
My thoughts and sympathy's are with my extended family. I love you all.
Darren ( bubba ) rolin
October 3, 2010
my deepest sympathies to all the family, real and the families they have basically adopted over the years , what a wonderful person and guy, to all that knew and loved him God Bless
Amanda Thomas
October 3, 2010
I love you grandpa and miss you so much already. I am lucky to have had 27 years with you. I can not wait until we meet again and sit around and talk like we used to do.
Young Love
Lynn Evans-Yoshikawa
October 3, 2010
David Hollingsworth
October 3, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Love,
Pat and David Hollingsworth
Lynn Evans-Yoshikawa
October 3, 2010
My Daddy was the most kind, caring and dependable man in the world. He was very proud to have served our country,as a Marine,during WWII. He earned the Bronze Star for his heroic efforts.On his 80th birthday, the Marines honored him, and gave me the honor of presenting him with many other medals that he had earned and had not received. They told me he was a hero! Our family always thought of him as one, and I was so very proud to hear that other Marines thought so too. He was so grateful and proud. It is one of my favorite memories. I am grateful for the opportunity to have been on a bowling team with him these past few years. He really enjoyed bowling. We had such fun. He was such a great man and love by all that knew him. I can't imagine life without him, but I have a lifetime of memories and I know he loved the Lord and is with him now.
Sweet Dreams Daddy
Dad, proudly showing is his medals
Lynn Evans-Yoshikaw
October 3, 2010
Presenting Dad with WWII Medals on his 80th Birthday
Lynn Evans-Yoshikaw
October 3, 2010
October 3, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Alphia. I remember you and Odell from the time I worked for Dr. Hagen (way back in the "old times.") You both had a great sense of humor and I remember you fondly. Take care. I lost my husband 13 years ago and it's hard, but the Lord takes good care of you I know. Audra Miller
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