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Joseph Evans Obituary
Aug 25, 1939
May 22, 2014
Born in Miles City, Montana on August 25, 1939 to Joseph Elishe and Jessie Ellen Evans. Joseph Eugene (Joe) spent his youth rambling around Three Forks, Montana and graduated from Three Forks High School in 1957.
He graduated from Carroll College in Helena, Montana majoring in Pre-Med. While in college he met his beautiful bride to be, Nancy. In 1961, Joseph and Nancy married and moved to St. Louis where Joe attended St. Louis University Medical School. It was in St. Louis that son Joseph Edward and daughter Patricia Kay were born.
In 1965, he served his medical internship in Erie, Pennsylvania. Eager to get back west, Joe accepted a job offer in 1966 to work as an ER Physician at Washoe Medical Center (now Renown Medical Center) in Reno where his daughter Cathleen Ann was born soon after. This was the Vietnam Era and Joe joined the Nevada National Guard and served as a Battalion Surgeon and trained Medics for the war. After leaving the ER, he took a position as medical director at the Nevada State Mental Hospital.
In December 1970, Joe started his private Family Practice in Sparks. Five months later, his son Michael William was born at Washoe Medical Center. Joe served as president of the Washoe County Medical Society from 1979 to 1980. At this time he worked closely with the UNR Medical School setting up a family practice residency program. He retired from his Family Practice in 1989 and went into Occupational/Environmental Medicine. Always a forward thinker, he was one of the first physicians to establish and implement a Dental PPO. He did not fully retire until he sold his Dental PPO in 2012.
Camping & the outdoors were favorites of the Evans Family. Joe bought & remodeled a cabin at Lake Almanor. Many beautiful moments and fun adventures where made there with dear friends and family. Joe & Nancy also spent several fun and loving years exploring most of the US & some of Canada & Mexico in their Bounder Motorhome.
Joe is preceded in death by his parents. He left behind his loving wife Nancy of 53 years and his four children Joe (Jodi), Patty (Todd), Cathy and Mike, sister Susan Hayes (Bob) and four grandchildren, Joseph Erik, Jessika Nikole, Jacob Scott, and Joshua Ryan.
There will be a private ceremony at a later date. A donation may be made in his memory to a charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Evans
Rev. Dan Lediard
January 26, 2018
Joe was far beyond being simply our superb family doctor. Joe was a friend and a confidant. His demeanor was that of a gentle, kind, authentic man, with whom our entire family felt wonderfully cared for, and cared about.
Andrea, Fletcher & Paul Boydston
June 8, 2014
Our thoughts & prayers are with you as you make this transition... and celebrate the life of a loved husband & father! We love you, Patty!
Tamara and Shannon Stewart
June 7, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss. He will be missed, but remembered fondly by you and your family and friends. Thinking of you.
Margy (and Dave) Rockenbeck
June 2, 2014
We are so sorry to read of the death of this wonderful doctor and esteemed colleague. He quite literally saved my life, and provided years of thoughtful medical care and counsel to our family. We offer our condolences to your family, and will always remember him.
Bob Marquart
June 1, 2014
Mike,
Sorry for the loss of your father. Peace be with him.
Diane Kirk
May 29, 2014
I loved working with Dr. Evans at OFC--I treasure the years, and all that he taught me. My prayers and thoughts are with you, Nancy and family
Lisa
May 28, 2014
Dearest Aunt Nancy and cousins Joe, Patty, Cathy and Michael- you are all in my thoughts and prayers! I have such fond memories of Uncle Joe - as kind, soft-spoken and easy-going - even when us cousins were running wild at the reunions! I remember that he pierced my ears in '76 at his dr office-that was so cool! And tended to my foot that came into contact with a nail on the dock at lake almanor!
Thanks for the memories, Uncle Joe! Love you !
Candy Jackson
May 28, 2014
Nancy, so sorry to read of Joe's passing. Will be thinking of you
Dawn Stokes
May 28, 2014
Nancy and family~ I am so sorry to learn of Joe's passing. He was a wonderful doctor and friend who made a difference in my life. I will forever be grateful to have known him and experienced his teachings, good humor, and kindness. May he rest in peace after a life will lived and shared with many.
Cindy Wacker Hartley
May 28, 2014
Dear Nancy and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Evans' passing. He was a good man and he will be missed. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Sandra Adamson
May 28, 2014
Remembering special moments with Joe and Nancy and their children. Blessings to them all.
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