Evan T. Whitlock of Waialua, Hawaii died on December 4, 2010 at the age of 24 of a Para-gliding accident.

Evan was born February 3, 1986 in Eugene, Oregon to Jean & Carol (Jackson) Whitlock. He graduated from North Eugene High School in 2004 and then attended LCC for a year.

Evan was a sky-diving instructor based in Hawaii. He traveled the world skydiving. He spent time in Australia, New Zealand, and many countries in Europe, his favorite being Switzerland. He also won 3rd place in the 2009 Swooping contest diving at the National Skydiving competition in Texas. He began his skydiving experience with Dave Wright at Wright Brothers Skydiving in Creswell, OR and worked for Skydive Oregon in Molalla, and was working at Sky-Dive Hawaii.

Evan is survived by his parents Jean & Carol of Eugene; grandparent Louise Jackson of Eugene; brothers: Mark and wife Sherrill and daughter Payton of St. Paul, OR; and Chad and wife Durell of Ft. Riley, KS (Army); sister, Lori of Los Angeles, CA; and his girlfriend Ramey Wren.

Memorials may be made in Evan's name to Search & Rescue Hawaii,
Skydive Hawaii (www.SkyDiveHawaii.com), and Skydive Oregon ([email protected]).

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Published by Eugene Register-Guard on Dec. 12, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Evan Whitlock

28 Entries

December 5, 2011

Thank you Evan for all the beautiful memories you have given us, you are missed by so many, family, friends and the many that you touched there hearts. You will forever be remembered. We love you

tracy

June 18, 2011

i met evan in hawaii he was my instructor for my very first jump. his smile and his kindness put me at ease. he had a wonderful soul and i am thankful he was the one i shared that spectacular moment with. i was saddened when i heard of his passing and have been praying for peace for all of his family.

Madelyn Miller

March 29, 2011

Hey Evan I am on north shore today! I can feel your beautiful spirit around me while the waves are crashing on the rocks! You are such an amazing inspiration.. I know you are here on this amazing day. Also I am sending my love to your mom for you! Love you Carol

Holly Garrick

February 5, 2011

What an amazing guy. He was raised wonderfully and had such great values and spirit. Mom and dad you did well. Evan will definitely be missed, but always loved.

Scott Yokum

February 3, 2011

Blue Skies Evan!

sierra frye-keele

February 3, 2011

HAppy Birthday Evan, i wish that you could still say the same to me on my birthday tomorrow like you always did. Its a beautiful day here in hawaii but i'm sure you know that. take care and watch over us. Miss you.
loves~later days~blue skies

Cindy Slaughter

February 3, 2011

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

January 26, 2011

Evan,
You were such an inspiration for all of us,to follow our dreams.Thanks.
Say hi to my dad. you are missed:)
Jan

Big Jim

January 26, 2011

Miss you Evan...you crazy, fun kid!!!! Thanks for it ALL!!!!! :-)

Meghan Contreras

January 25, 2011

You were a beautiful young man and will be sorely missed.

Diana Keefe

January 25, 2011

Jean, Carol and family,
Even when Evan was little, he had a knock out smile and happy personality. Chad and Evan were always two of my favorites. They both grew into amazing young men. In watching videos at the service and on Facebook I can see that Evan continued to bring happiness to all around him. He live life to the fullest and had a love and passion for his job. His smile and loving spirit live on in all who knew him. My heart aches for your loss as I know you all miss him every minute of the day. Hugs.

sierra

January 25, 2011

From the moment i met you at that football game freshman year up until december of last, you have always held a place in my heart, you ignited my passion for adventure and travel and i miss you more than words can explain....you were a teacher to all of us during your life and in your passing....live it up and do it right. you did just that.
see you on the other side
loves~later days~blue skies

Renee Mael

January 25, 2011

Evan,
I think of you every day. How I wished that you were still here. You had grown up to be such a beautiful young man. You walked thru the door and it always put a smile on my face. How I wished that I could see what kind of father, grandfather you would have been. Wished you could be here to share that amazing smile.

Cheryl Woodruff-Bryson

January 7, 2011

Jean and Carol,
My heart is saddened to hear of the loss of your son. You will be in our prayers.
Cheryl Woodruff-Bryson and Niki

Rita Folker

December 17, 2010

Jean and Carol,

Kevin and I spent time with Evan last summer in the gorge, kiteboarding and just having a great time. What an amazing young man. Still that smiling happy boy that I remember. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May he rest in peace.

Doug Gallup

December 14, 2010

Jean and Carol,

I'm sorry to read about your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Doug Gallup

Leon Nichols

December 14, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

High school grad photo

December 13, 2010

Dreaming of flight

December 13, 2010

"Surfing the sky" over Hawaii

December 13, 2010

Toe hang over Creswell

December 13, 2010

Jane Hoselton

December 13, 2010

Jean and Carol,

We were so saddened to read about Evan's passing. Carol the last time we spoke your face lit up as you talked about Evan. You expressed how proud you are of the wonderful young man he had become. My hope and prayers for you and Jean during this most difficult time is that you can continue to be filled with the joy and pride Evan gave you. With love and sympathy for your family,
Kevin and Jane

Jessica Fichtel

December 13, 2010

Evan was (and still is) such a dynamic part of the Wright Brother's family. We honored his life and his love(s)...all of them...at a gathering of the Wright Brother's Skydiving family. There was plenty of videos being shared...from Evan stuffing marshmallows in his mouth, to him learning to skydive at WBS, to his first tandem, to well...everything that he loved. There wasn't a photo without a GIANT!!!!! smile...Twenty five people here...all because we love Evan and each other. That love knows no bounds!

Aloha my friend and to all of you who know and love Evan..please know that..."What the heart once loved, it shall never lose"!

Evan and Mark after their jump

anna rane

December 12, 2010

Nov 25, 2010 Thanksgiving - Evan and my husband Mark, Jake and I had a life changing experience. We shared a tandem jump at Skydive Hawaii. It was awesome. Evan was joyful, kind and funny. As the four of us sat in the back of the plane to jump last, Evan asked us if we wanted to kiss. Since we were all hooked up, the four of us leaned in to one another and shared a kiss. We were deeply saddened when we heard that Evan had passed... we will never forget the lovely young man who gave us the unforgettable experience of Oahu from the sky. It was beautiful. Our deepest condolences to all his family and loved ones, know that he will never be forgotten in our memories.

December 12, 2010

Jean and Carol,
We are so saddened to see this! Your son is gorgeous. He has his mother's beautiful smile. Sending you hugs and love, Mike & Nora Larion

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