Name: Calling hours for Shirley D. Evans
Start: 2020-01-10T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2020-01-10T20:00:00.000Z
Location: Bacher-Moore Funeral Home - Portage Lakes Branch

PORTAGE LAKES -- Shirley Darlene Evans (nee Lundy), 84, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday afternoon, January 7, 2020. She was born February 27, 1935 in Coventry Twp. to Edmund and Sadie Lundy. She graduated from Coventry High School in 1953 and later worked for Ohio Edison. She enjoyed spending time during winter months in Florida in their motorhome. She also enjoyed boating, fishing on Lake Erie and snowmobiling back in the day. She was preceded in death by her son, Michael Evans, one brother and three sisters. She is survived by her husband, of 65-1/2 whopping years, Kenneth; daughter, Vicki Hayes and her son, Mark (Diane) Evans; grandchildren, Valine (Brian) Evans Turchin, Cory Evans, Monique and Morgan Hayes, Karlee and Kailee Evans; great-grandchildren, Brian and Trista Turchin. Friends may call Bacher Funeral Home, 3326 Manchester Road, Akron on Friday, January 10, 2020 from 1 to 3 p.m. with interment to follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the best first responders on the planet, The New Franklin Fire Fighters Associaton, 5605 Manchester Road, Akron, OH 44319, in memory of Shirley Evans. Thank You Guys! Funeral home map, directions, and the Evans Family condolence book are available at the funeral home website at www.bacherfuneralhome.com. (330) 644-0024 Bacher Funeral Home

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Published by Akron Beacon Journal on Jan. 9, 2020.

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Lisa Jones-Keatley

January 12, 2020

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

January 9, 2020

Sorry to hear about Shirley's passing. Jim and Carolyn Herston Portage Lakes.

Carolyn Barton

January 9, 2020

Shirley has been a good friend for probably 72 years since we were in the 7th grade together.We went on to graduate together and spent a lot of time together while we were raising our families. She will be greatly missed.

Bacher Funeral Home Portage Lakes

January 9, 2020

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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