Choel P. Evans

EVANS Choel P. Evans, 55, of Galion, passed away peaceably on March 30, 2012 at Hospice House of North Central Ohio in Ashland, after a yearlong battle with cancer. Born March 18, 1957 in Galion, she was the daughter of Anne J. Evans and the late Charles O. Evans. A graduate of the Columbus College of Art and Design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, Choel was a filmmaker, location scout, set decorator and props master in Feature Film, Commercials and Theatre. She was a member of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), local 209, and is credited with such films as "Traffic," and stage productions at the Ohio and Palace Theatres in Columbus. Many have seen Choel's work on commercials for Wendy's, Saks Fifth Avenue and The Limited. Choel's passion for the environment, wildlife, gardening, yoga and all things outdoors continued until her death. She is survived by her mother, Anne J. Evans of Galion; brother, John O. (Karen) Evans of Farmington Hills, Mich.; sister, Amy (Robert) Buckley of Los Gatos, Calif.; five nieces; her aunt, Mary Louise Judkins; and many cousins. Choel's family will receive friends from 3-4 p.m. Sunday, April 22, 2012 at the home of Anne Evans, where a memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 22. Arrangements are in the care of RICHARDSON-DAVIS FUNERAL HOME in Galion. Memorial tributes may be made to the Melanoma Research Foundation, P.O. Box 759329, Baltimore, MD 21275-9329 or on www.melanoma.org. An full obituary and guest registry are at www.richardsondavis.com