Kent Lawrence-Evans-Obituary

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Kent Lawrence Evans

Jan 22, 1963 - Sep 10, 2025

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As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends and above all that lean to our Savior Jesus Christ for strength, comfort & understanding. LOVE YOU SISTER

Sending condolences to the family going to miss that smile and laugh rest my friend.

Will always remember Kent’s smile God Bless Tonya & Lukas during this difficult time. May Faith & Love sustain you both now & always.

“Absent from the body, present with the Lord”. 2 Corinthians 5.8

Kent, you are now resting in the lords arms. You have fought your last battle. Relax and revel in our lords peace and love. You were a genuine man, “good people”. I will forever feel fortunate to have been considered your friend.

To my brother in Christ and his family: you were a blessing to all who were blessed to know you! You are missed. See you later ❤

Prayers for a dear sister in Christ and for her son. May the Lord that gives peace and comfort be your strength for the coming days.

Kent was such a great man, his kindness and friendship willl be something I always remember and hold dear to my heart. It was a blessing to spend time studying the word of God and fellowshiping with him, Tonya and Lukas.
Brother Kent, you are now in the arms of Jesus! Sister Tonya, please know that I’m thinking of you and sending you love, prayers and strength. Your love and bond with him was extraordinary. I’m so sorry for your loss.

Obituary

Kent Lawrence's Obituary

Kent Lawrence Evans, 62, of Karlsruhe, ND went to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Sanford Health in Bismarck, ND.  A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery in Karlsruhe.  Military Honors will be provided by the North Dakota Military Funeral Honors Team.  In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Kent's family: 309 Moscow Street Karlsruhe, ND 58744.

Kent Lawrence Evans, 62, of Karlsruhe, ND went to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Sanford Health in Bismarck, ND.  A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery in Karlsruhe.  Military Honors will be provided by the North Dakota Military Funeral Honors Team.  In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Kent's family: 309 Moscow Street Karlsruhe, ND 58744.

Kent was born January 22, 1963 to Kenneth Honore Walter and Ruth Carol (Plaster) Evans, in Toms River, NJ.  He grew up in Texas, but his heart was always in Montana.  Kent had done many adventurous things in his life, and was an avid outdoorsman.  He loved to trap, hunt and fish.

Kent served in the United States Army – 5th Mash FORSCOM from 1987-1992, serving in Iraq, Afghanistan and Somalia.  In 2010, Kent surrendered his life to Christ and lived out the last 15 years preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Kent is survived by his wife, Tonya (McIver) Evans; daughter, Natasha Silva (Evans); sons, Kyle Evans and Lukas Evans; father, Kenneth Evans; mother, Ruth (Plaster) Simmang; sister, Rose (Evans) Deragon; many uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his uncle, Larry Plaster.

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