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Colby Evett Obituary
March 9, 1920 - February 16, 2013
Colby West Evett, a long time Santa Monica resident and owner of Evett's Model Shop on Ocean Park Blvd. passed away Feb. 16, 2013 at the age of 92 surrounded by loved ones. He was born on March 9, 1920 in Easley, South Carolina to Dora May Leopard and Samuel Edward Evett. He married Mary Gwinn in 1938. He worked for McDonnell-Douglas aircraft prior to his service in the US Navy from 1944-46. Colby and his first wife Mary, opened Evett's Model Shop in Jan 1948. With his knowledge of aviation he became a pioneer of radio controlled airplanes. Colby often commented that he was fortunate enough to have a hobby that also provided a good living. Colby continued to work at the model shop seven days a week until shortly before his death. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Woodrow Wilson Evett; two sisters Lillian Evett Bryant and Lila Evett Bryant; and his first wife Mary Evett. Surviving are wife Yvonne, son Robert Alan Evett, daughter Cathy Jean Evett, grandchildren Cheryl Palacio, Timothy Gomez, Matthew Riley, Trevor Riley, Jeremy Riley, & 7 great-grandchildren.
Visitation on Friday, 6PM-8PM and Funeral Services on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 12 noon in The Little Chapel of the Dawn. Interment to follow at Eternal Valley Memorial Park in Newhall, Calif. Gates, Kingsley & Gates Moeller Murphy Funeral Directors-Santa Monica (310) 395-9988.
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Gregory Kruszewski
March 19, 2014
You will always be remembered. My Father Raymond Kruszewski worked with you at McDonnell Douglas and always said you were living the dream. It was excitement when dad would say we are going to Evett's to get model planes and stuff. I stiff have Dad's model plane magazines and one stamped on the cover Evett's Model Shop from 1953. Still have many of the push button RC setups dad bought there. May god be with you and your family. You are truly missed.
Ron Chambliss
April 1, 2013
First of all my condolences to the family, Colby is a part of so many people. I've been a patron of Evett's since the 50's as a kid. In the 80's when I wanted to build a Curtis C-46 model for my father (who flew them WWII) I went right to Colby. It is an extremely rare model and Colby had it, knew it and went right to the spot and pulled the box out. Rest in peace Colby.
Chris Haynes
April 1, 2013
I drove past Colby's shop last Friday. I pointed it out to a friend of mine who doesn't live in Santa Monica. I explained to him how I used to hang out there back in the late fifties early sixties.Colby Evett was a part of my teenage years.
Cathy Evett
March 18, 2013
Daddy...I am so Proud to be your Daughter.. I miss You so Much.. Thank You for making me the luckiest girl in the world..Fly high Daddy.. I know You are with me...Please kiss my Beautiful Mom for me!! Your Chatty Cathy XOXOXO
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February 27, 2013
Bobby and Cathy, we received an e-mail informing us of your father's death. We are so sorry and extend our deepest sympathy.
Roger & Ann Gwinn, Pickens, South Carolina
Cynthia Ann Schafer
February 26, 2013
Daddy Colby , you will Always be in my heart. Rest with Jesus XOXOXO
Gerald Hunter
February 25, 2013
Mr.Evett, Thank you to you and your wife for all years of kindness and care. your shop is a classic throwback to an era of personal service and knowledge that is sadly missing from the chain stores.we will miss you sir,rest in peace.
Karen Lee
February 25, 2013
Dr Mr Evett: Thank you for the wonderful things you have done to provide entertainment and education, joy and wonder to the children in our area. Your models kept my brother from picking on me all the time as a child, and I loved it when he got new ones. LOL God Bless you for being the wonderful human being that you are and for bringing your lovely daughter Cathy into my life. God speed sir.
Ken Jennings
February 25, 2013
RIP Colby now your flying with the angels!
February 25, 2013
I didn't know You Comrade, but You did good. You are an example that We should all take to heart. Thanks for sharing a little bit of Heaven here on Earth. Rest in Peace.!
Cathy Evett
February 25, 2013
My Daddy..My Wonderful Hero..I.Love YOU.. Miss YOU.. Life is never going. to be the same... Thank YOU for always being there for me..for 54 years... I know You are free from pain.. in the Wonderful place God has prepared for You... Tell Mommy I Love Her..and I Thank You and know I will see You All again. Fly high my Daddy..We will miss You forever..but never forget All You taught us..Oh my Beautiful Daddy... My Hero Forever..I Love YOU..
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