Diane Evans Obituary

Diane L. Evans
1944 - 2010
Diane L. Evans, 65, passed away on October 12, 2010 at home with family at her side, after a brave and hard fought battle with cancer.
Diane was born on October 16, 1944 in Detroit, MI, to Joan and Charles Smith. She was the younger of two children, having one brother, James. After being raised and educated in Detroit she moved to southern California with her first husband and two sons. She was a courageous single mom raising her two boys, until meeting her soul mate. On August 29, 1975 she was married to Gary Evans, gaining a son and daughter. Together they had a son and their family was formed. They moved to Clovis, New Mexico in 1979 and lived there for eight years, finally settling in Santa Maria in 1987. Diane worked in the accounting field for various firms in the area while also attending school to become a C.P.A. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of La Verne in 1999 and earned her C.P.A. license in 2006. Finishing school and earning her C.P.A. was something she was very proud of, considering she raised five children and worked full time. Diane loved to spend her time traveling to places like Mendocino and Cambria. She also loved watching football, especially the Michigan Wolverines and the San Francisco 49ers.
She is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Gary Evans, and her five children; Dennis Evans, of Brea, Ca; Keith Littell and wife Denise, of Rancho Cucamonga, CA; Edward Littell and wife Michelle, of Adelanto, CA; Dawn Uber and husband Eric, of Wildomar, CA; and Eric Evans and wife Annabelle, of Santa Maria. Diane is also.survived by her nine grandchildren; Blake, Brendan, Jessica, Rebecca, David, Tyler, Kylie, Juliza and Cecily; and two great-grandchildren; Chase and Caden.
Diane is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Joan Smith; and her brother, James H. Smith.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm on Wednesday, October 20, 2010, in the Chapel of Magner-Maloney Funeral Home, with Pastor Clete Doyal officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Diane's name to the Marian Cancer Center, in the care of Marian Foundation, 1400 East Church Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454.
Arrangements are in the care of Magner-Maloney Funeral Home and Crematory. Sympathy notes and words of support may be expressed at www.magnermaloney.com.

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Published by Santa Maria Times on Oct. 16, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Diane Evans

11 Entries

David Littell

November 13, 2010

I love you grandma and I will miss you alot!

Dawn, Eric, Tyler and Kylie Uber

November 12, 2010

Mom, I will always love you and I am so thankful for the time God gave you to me... I will miss our conversations and the times we spent together. I know we will see each other again... I miss you more then words can express.

Dawn, Eric, Tyler and Kylie Uber

November 12, 2010

Mom,you hold a very special place in my heart. I am going to miss the conversations we used to have and the insight you would give me. We love you very much and we miss you more then words can say. I will always remember what you said to me on our last visit... and we will see you again one day. I am so thankful for that!!

Blake and Brendan Littell

November 12, 2010

Grandma you are THE BEST! You were always there for us, we had so many fun times on our visits, we will never forget them, we will love you always!

Denise Littell

November 12, 2010

Mom, I miss you so much...You have been a huge part of my life for 23 years and my Mom for 18 years. My relationship I have with you is very special to me, we had to work on it, Keith and Eric would leave us alone at times on our visits and we found things to do together, shop, crafts, lunches... We really built our relationship on Love. I miss our late night talks and all the wisdom you had. You would always listen and never give an opinion unless you were asked. I hear so many of your life lessons in my head and trust them. You have raised five beautiful children, you were an extraordinary wife, mom, and grandmother! Your strength stays with me everyday. I love you MOM!

Keith Littell

November 12, 2010

My life line, my guide, my teacher, MY MOM! The one who made me into who I am today and who I will always be, you are gone but very much with me always and will never be forgotten! I am so proud to be your son, you were the best of the best and no one can ever say different! I will LOVE you always and forever! Till we meet again, RIP Mommy I miss and love you very much.

Ed and Michelle Littell

November 11, 2010

Mommy, you were and are the best! We love you and miss you abunch. I am so thankful to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for His gift of Salvation to us His children. I know you are in Heaven beholding His face because you gave your heart to Him and we will see you again someday. I pray your love will always be an example to us all. This is not good bye but see you later! We love you!

Carol Allen

October 19, 2010

I enjoyed the time we spent together at Christensen & Drake. We had fun enjoying numerous lunches and discussions together. I was really sorry to hear that you were sick. I know your family is going to miss you very much as you have been a rock in their lives. I'm sure that you will be looking after them from above. I'm so sorry you had to suffer with this terrible disease. My prayers will be with your family and for the repose of your soul. Until we meet again!! Carol

Cecily Evans

October 16, 2010

Bye G'ama. I miss you.

Juliza Evans

October 16, 2010

Grandma is in heaven. I will see you in heaven. I miss you really much. Grandma is my best friend and was at my birthday party when I was 5. I love you.

Eric and Anna Evans

October 16, 2010

Mommy we will miss you very much. Although you have passed we know you are in heaven and we will be together again one day. We love you!

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