Evelyn Westphal

1919 - 2017

Evelyn Jewell Westphal, 97, passed away peacefully in her home near Portland, Oregon on the morning of April 17, 2017, only hours after her favorite day of the year, Easter Sunday. If her middle name could speak, you would hear about the sparkle she brought to so many lives, including the lives of her cherished family. She was the family matriarch and the "Jewell" in the family crown. Evelyn was born to Oral and Lucy Stewart on a farm on the plains of Northeastern Colorado on September 23, 1919, and graduated from Sterling High School in 1938. Shortly after graduation she moved with her family to Limon, Colorado, where she met a handsome Standard Oil agent, Virgil Westphal. The ensuing marriage lasted 52 years until his death and brought to her the joys of raising four rambunctious boys along with the many challenges and successes of a life well lived. She was a woman of deep faith and unconditional love who especially enjoyed being a grandma for more than 50 years. Each of the grandchildren and great grandchildren can tell their favorite "Grammie" story and those memories will live on to inspire another generation. The smell and taste of her cinnamon rolls, hot from the oven, are legendary and will forever be remembered by everyone in the family. Evelyn was a member of the United Methodist Church, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, and served as a volunteer for many organizations including Fort Morgan Community Hospital and SpringRidge at Charbonneau. Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil, stepson, Bruce, and brother, Bill. She is survived by her sons Dennis, Bill and daughter-in-law, Pat Reser, and Buddy and daughter-in-law, Lin; her grandchildren Mark, Christi, Chad, Amy, and Cody; Scott and Chris; Teresa; Connie, Vicki, Brad, and Steve; and her great grandchildren Sami, Tatie, ZuZu, Grail, and William; Jaden and Jace; Kellen and Kaden. In addition, she is survived by her sisters, Betty and Bobbi, and her "adopted" daughter Leni Siker. A celebration of life is planned at SpringRidge at Charbonneau on Sunday, June 4, at 2 PM. Please sign the online guest book under the care of www.finleysunsethills.com.