EVELYN LOUISE CHAMPION

Evelyn Louise (Stevens) Champion Evelyn (Evie) Champion, daughter of George and Irene (Olson) Stevens of San Francisco, passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband, Lewis, of 63 years, three daughters: Judy Champion of Fairfax, Sally Psaila (Jim) of Kilauea, HI, and Cindy Champion of West Yellowstone, MT. Five grandchildren, who affectionately referred to her as "MorMor" (Swedish for Mother's Mother); Laura Jordan (AJ) of Fairfax, Addie Psaila of Philadelphia, PA, Beau Psaila of Santa Barbara, Charlotte and Dusty Psaila of Kilauea and one great-grandson, Cooper Jordan of Fairfax. She is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews both in California and Georgia. Evie and Lew attended Cavalry Baptist Church in Larkspur. She kept the nursery for 28 years at the old 1st Baptist Church in San Anselmo, now Red Hill Church. Evie was a member of American Baptist Women of the West, Marin Humane Society, Marin Star Chapter No. 215 of The Order of the Eastern Star and various clubs of the Sleepy Hollow Homes Association. She and Lew were members of the Novato Squares Dance Club for many years. She and Lew enjoyed planning the flower garden every spring in their beautiful back yard. An avid swimmer since childhood, she swam at the YMCA, College of Marin and Sleepy Hollow Club House. Evie also worked numerous years at the Marin Civic Center ushering for various cultural events. She was also active in supporting her children and grandchildren's school activities, serving on several committees. Viewing and visitation will take place at the family home, from 4:00-8:00 PM Thursday, November 4th, 2010. The funeral service also at the family home is at 1:00 PM Friday, November 5th. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Marin Humane Society or Shriners Hospital for Children.