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Rory "Big Red" Evans

1961 - 2010

Rory "Big Red" Evans obituary, 1961-2010

BORN

1961

DIED

2010

Rory Evans Obituary

Rory "Big Red" Evans 1961 - 2010 Born October 7, 1961 in Covina, California and granted his angel wings on December 27, 2010. His final days were spent surrounded by family and special friends that he had touched throughout his short, yet very memorable life. He gave us all such courage and hope, and reminded us of the preciousness of family and life. He enjoyed spending time with his kids, grandkids, family and friends. His hobbies included customizing and modifying cars, trucks and Harleys, riding Harleys, ATV's and off-roading in his monster truck, camping at the beach, NASCAR, drag races and Monster Truck rallies. Rory is survived by his wife, Shawna Evans; his daughters, Mellissa Evans, Desiree Evans, Ashley and husband Sean Ryan, Crystal and husband David Kush and foster daughter Sarah Melton; grandsons, Austin and Preston Kush, Carter Wilson; and granddaughter, Paytin Kush; mother, Judy Evans and father, Gil Evans; sister, Debbie and husband Mark Kindell; nieces, Nikki and husband Mario Rojas, Marci and husband Jerry Sexton; brother-in-law, Brad Pinheiro. Services will be held at Greenlawn Southwest, 2739 Panama Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93313, at 2:00 p.m., Dec. 30, 2010 in the chapel. Following the service you may join us at the graveside burial if you so choose. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hoffmann Hospice, 8501 Brimhall Rd., Bldg. 100, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Phone (661) 410-1010 and or Stjude.org. God Bless Love - Hope - Faith Greenlawn Southwest Mortuary www.bakersfield.com/obits

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Published by Bakersfield Californian on Dec. 29, 2010.

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Punkin (crystal)

January 7, 2011

I miss you Daddy

January 3, 2011

Shawna, Misa and family~ deepest sympathy and prayers. You're all great people.
SuzAnne

Scott Phillips

December 31, 2010

Shawna I hate what happened to Rory. I wish I could go ridin' in that big blazer he used to have in the desert, but he flipped it down the mountain. So...I'll have to wait till I see him again...and if I can do anything at all for you and the kids, let me know. Signed Scott "who ate all the biscuits" Phillips.

Cheryl Phillips

December 31, 2010

Although I never me you, I can tell what a wonderful person you were by the people you left behind. Debbie, my good friend I know he was a wonderful brother just listening to you and Mark talk about him. Shawna, he had to be a terrific husband,you stayed by his side till death you did part, to his children,he was your Father,and he will always be a part of you,I can feel the love you had for him thru the pain in your eyes,to his parents, what a wonderful job you did creating him...look at the ones he has loving him, I'm sorry for your pain,but don't worry God will always comfort you. May God bless you all.

December 30, 2010

Hi Shawna,
Sorry for your loss.
Your cousin, Cherie

Steve, Sherrie,Courtney Jackson

December 30, 2010

Rory, rest in peace! You had a wild and happy life. Many loved you!

December 30, 2010

Shawna and Family, may you find comfort and peace in the knowledge that Rory has made his transition into an eternal life with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I'm sure he will be missed so very much and I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Debi Greer

Melissa Camacho

December 30, 2010

I don't even know what to say, except I love you. I've know you Rory a long time, Shawna you even longer. I just keep thinking about all the many, many times we've shared together. I will never forget them. I am so sorry.
RIP Rory
With all our love Evans family
Love Melissa Dan Natasha Devin and Taylor

Bill and Betty Marchand

December 30, 2010

Our Prayers are with you during this time. I know your loss is felt by all of Rory's family and friends. Betty and Bill Marchand

Mike Solorio

December 30, 2010

Evans family. Sorry to hear about Rory. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you, from the Rollo Maint. Dept at Dreyer's.

Crystal Kush

December 30, 2010

Daddy you are my hero. You have made me who I am today and I will cherish that all the days of my life. I always thought you'd live forever because of all the things you made it through so I never imagined the day I'd have to say goodbye for now but I am at peace knowing you in no more pain or suffering. I miss u more than words can describe and always will till they day we reunite again. I love you always and forever. I wait for the day that you hold me again and give me that beautiful smile of yours that I will never forget. I pray that you, Gods warrior watches over me and my family till the end when we can all be together again. RIP Daddy. Love always your Punkin!

Heather Kush

December 29, 2010

Rory you left behind not only a legacy but my dear sweet and beautiful sister who loved you dearly, I know the type of love a father and daughter share and when I look at Crystal I can see you in her and I know that you'll forever live on because of the impact and impression you instilled in all of your daughters. I am truly blessed to have been apart of your family and I know your dancing in heaven watching us and I know you'll be waiting on us to join you someday. I pray for all Rory's girls Crystal, Shawna, Ashley, Desi, Meliss & Judy .. because of yall your son, husband, and daddy's memories will live on in your hearts thoughts and in all the stories we will look back and share with all his beautiful grandbabies. Rory may you rest in peace and shine down on us!

Love,
Naynay

this is my uncle and his mother judy over the parents for my grandma judy's birthday... :]]

marci sexton

December 29, 2010

marci sexton

December 29, 2010

aunt shawna, crystal, desi, missa im so sorry that u guys have to go through this. i dnt understand what gods plan are for u guys and havin to lose a husband and a dad someone who was wonderful and being both. its still really hard to believe that he is gone i keep thinkin that i am goin t wake up from this crazy dream and he is goin to be ok. but deep in my heart i know its not ture. i love u guys so much and i am here for you always.

love ur niece and ur cousin Marci

Oma & Loren Smith

December 29, 2010

To my long time dear friend, Shawna, my heart hurts for you, Sis. You are such a strong woman and amazing wife the way you stood by your husbands side through these tough times. I know the love you have for God has gotten you through this, and was the difference to Rory, too. You are a true inspiration to me. Rory, may you rest in peace in the arms of Jesus, and I know we will see each other again someday. God bless the Evans family.
Love you Sis, Oma and Loren

eva lay

December 29, 2010

Uncle Rory was a great man, with a kind heart. And he will be dearly missed by the many many people he knew<3 he touched the lives of all of whom he came in contact with.... it is with great sorrow that we will mourn the loss of him for the rest of our remainding days. Though he is in a better place he will always live on through all of us and the stories we have and memories we hold<3 REST IN PEACE BIG RED<3 Love Eva, Terrence & Kassia Dawn Lay

December 29, 2010

Evans family. I am sorry to hear about Rory. Although it has been some time I have many great memories from our younger days. He was a great person. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Keith White

December 29, 2010

Evans family. I am sorry to hear about Rory. Although it has been some time I have many great memories from our younger days. He was a great person. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Keith White

December 29, 2010

Big Red, you will be missed by all, I am so glad we were able to be part of the ride and spend some time with you before we moved again..You made the most of the time you were given here, and I would say loved every moment..Your memory will live on in all who were lucky enough to know you, especially your beautiful girls, grandkids and Shawna, you were loved and blessed.Love ya...Tana,Greg & family

December 29, 2010

Just wanted to say how sorry i was debbie to you and your family!! I have'nt seen rory in such a long time, but i remember how special he was!!!! take care, love Cindy(LeMay)Francis

December 29, 2010

although I have not been around over the past few years, Rory and i go way back and have always been buddies (we rode many of dirt bikes in Corcoran as kids) . Shawna , the kids, Mark,Deb,Judy and Gil cherish the memmories you had an amazing husband ,dad ,brother and son and I had a life time of a friend . love you all, Rex

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