Lee Evans Obituary

Passed away in Santa Rosa, CA on December 19, 2010 at the age of 103. Dearly beloved husband of Frances Evans of Santa Rosa, CA; loving father of Darla E. Bastoni and her husband Richard M. of San Francisco; step father of Thomas Gerhart; step grandfather of Christy and Jennifer Gerhart and Lisa Nasr; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews; preceded in death by his late wife Goldie Hudspeth Evans. Lee graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma, he was a grade school principal, and Chief Deputy Court Clerk in Seminole, OK. In 1935 along with Goldie they formed Evans Lumber Company, which sold almost all its timber holdings in timber in the mid fifties, when it became a diversified company with mineral rights, joint ventures, oil and real estate. One of the larger projects included Sunriver Resort, Bend, OR. He was one of the original investors and member of the Board of Directors of Codding Enterprises. He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, SIRS, Masonic Lodge and a longtime member of the Santa Rosa Golf and Country Club. Lee was in his office on a daily basis till June 2010. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Creekside Convalescent for the wonderful care given to Lee. Private family services were held interment was at Santa Rosa Memorial Park. If desired donations in Lee's memory may be made to the Sonoma County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1296, Santa Rosa, CA or to the charity of your choice. DANIELS CHAPEL OF THE ROSES FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES, 707-525-3730

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Published by Press Democrat from Dec. 25 to Dec. 28, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Lee Evans

6 Entries

Angelica Jauregui-Hand

December 25, 2010

I will miss him. He was so generous to my family. He sponsor my mom and me to come to the United States from Mexico back early 60's. You made my dreams come true to live the American Drean. Thank You and Goldie for helping my brother bring hims mom and sister. God Bless the Evans Family

December 25, 2010

I was so sorry to read about Mr. Evans. My memories go back when he helped my brother Francisco, get his mom and sister to the United States. We entered California on October 30, 1962. He was so proud to meet us, as we were to meet him and lovely wife Goldie. I still remember spending time with Goldie trying to teach me english. He was very proud when he learned I was working for the Sheriff's dept at an early age. My brother passed away five years ago, and my mom almost 19 years. I have the best memories ever I can have and new life that he made it happen for our family. God Bless the Evans Family

Jerrold Peterson

December 24, 2010

Dear Darla Sue and Richard,
I was so sorry to read about Lee. He was always a warm and kind person to all who knew him. My memories go back to the early sixties when Goldie, another gem, and Lee started me out as a Young Republican. I have changed that, but I still savor his genial manner and wonderful ability to look you in the and make you feel special. My late mother and father highly admired him as well. Santa Rosa has lost one of its best exemplars of honesty and fairness. My prayers go with you.
Jerrold Peterson

Thad DeGroot

December 24, 2010

Mr. Evans was a wonderful man, always a gentleman with his tie even while looking at country property:-)..I will miss him. He was very generous to many over the years.

Barbara DiIorio

December 23, 2010

I am sorry to learn the world will no longer be graced by this wonderful, kind, and generous man. Mr. Evans was a dear man who, by his daily devotion to the things that he held dear, showed the rest of the world how to live well. I am so happy to have known him.

December 22, 2010

I am sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Evans. My sympathy to his family and loved ones. He made it past 100 years, as he said he would. It was always a bright spot of my day to encounter him at our office building. Always a gentleman with a smile and a warm greeting, always dressed in a nice suit. I am sure you will be a bright spot in Heaven too, Mr. Evans!

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