Virgil Lang Evans, 90, of Carlisle, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at his home. He was born on February 12, 1927 in Kennett Square, Chester County, and was a son of the late Isaac R. and Kathryn (Lang) Evans.
Virgil graduated in 1945 from the Westtown School and earned his Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from Temple University. He was a U. S. Army veteran of WWII. Virgil retired after 25 years as a 7th thru 12th grade Art teacher with Susquenita High School in Duncannon. He was a member of the Upper Dublin Friends Meeting in Ambler and enjoyed sculpting, ceramics and painting, as well as performing and volunteering with the high school and community theaters.
He is survived by his wife of more than 60 years, Carolyn M. (Clark) Evans, two sons; Morgan (wife, Mary Ann) Evans of Newville and Mark (wife, Mercene) Evans of Newport, two daughters; Stephany Evans of New York City and Elizabeth Evans of Norristown, one brother, Wilbur Evans of Ocean City, NJ, four grandchildren, one great-granddaughter and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Isaac R. Evans, Jr.
Services and burial will be held at a later date in the Upper Dublin Friends Meeting in Ambler. Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, Carlisle, is in charge of the arrangements. Visit www.Since1853.com to send condolences. www.pennlive.com/obits
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Hello Dear Evans Family, My parents were Dr. Harris and Fredda Meisel and they were very dear friends of your beautiful parents, Carolyn and Virgil. I had the great honor and pleasure of meeting with your parents throughout my childhood and I loved and respected them greatly. I am so very sorry for the loss of these two beautiful souls. Please know they made a great impression on all of us Meisel kids. My dad went to Tyler school of Art with your folks and they shared their art and poetry with one another over the years. My mother, Fredda, passed away in Nov. 2022 and my dad passed away only a month after Virgil did, on Feb. 23, 2018. While going through my parents things, I found a collection of poems written by Virgil. They are originals, typed on delicate and yellowed typing paper from the 50s. I would love for you to have them, if you want them. Please contact me and let me know where I can send them. With love, Melody Meisel Klein 805 637 3163.
Melody Meisel Klein
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June 19, 2023
Tim Lang
January 12, 2018
Another amazing man gone. When I look around the world these days. I don't see the caliber of individuals that ran in our bloodline. I don't mean this in a demeaning manner. My Hope is to accolade a generation of true Patriots that shaped the world through two centuries.
Think about it: the depression, WW2, the great American era and now the tech boom. A man lean , tough as nails, yet insightful with a clear eye for art and the deeper understanding about the human experience and purpose, which is teach the next generation the path to knowledge and beauty. I have a painting of his from 69' "the fox "( which I was glad to show at his bday. Also the classic hunting pic of Ike,Wilbur,Del,Bus & Virgil proudly gathered round there phesants
hunted from the fields behind Ted and Katherine's. The look on there faces are of a quiet happiness,a true wisdom of the connection to the land and a simple satisfaction of perhaps a simpler time..PRICELESS!
I will cherish them and say goodbye my dear relative
I pray the old pack is reunited and laughing and telling tall Lang tales as there are a lot. God's Speed.
Tim Lang
January 12, 2018
I followed Mr. Evans at Susquenita as the art teacher for 28 years and Virgil left large shoes to fill. Please accept my sincerest sympathy.
Claudia Krissinger
January 11, 2018
My deepest sympathies to your family. I enjoyed cleaning for Virgil and Carolyn. I hope he truly enjoyed seeing Hamilton. He was very excited about this. I will miss him.
Karen Sheeler
January 10, 2018
Our sincere sympathy to the Evans family.
Debby and Bob Moore
January 9, 2018
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