Evan Jolly

1986 - 2018

Evan Jolly Evan Christopher McIver Jolly, 32, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018. Evan was born May 20th, 1986, in Merriam, KS. A memorial service celebrating Evan's life will be held November 18, 4:00 PM, at Trinity Lutheran Church (5601 W 62nd St, Mission, KS 66202). Visitation will briefly follow the service. Evan grew up 2nd among four brothers, living much of his youth in Lawrence, KS. He later moved to Greenwood, MO and attended Lee's Summit High School. Evan, a precocious, creative and imaginative child, excelled at many things. He developed an early interest and keen ability in drawing and painting. Through his life-long love of all things musical, he learned to play the bassoon, ultimately playing in the Lawrence Youth Symphony. He became an accomplished youth pianist and continued to actively enjoy playing guitar and writing songs throughout his life. Evan enjoyed camping and travelling round the country, often roughing it. He dearly loved animals, often caring for orphaned cats and dogs that needed love, and sometimes lots of healing. He had the personality that would often draw people towards him, especially his young cousins and close family friends who adored Evan, found him interesting and fun. Evan always had an ability to connect with his three brothers; spending time with them, playing sports, gaming, horsing around or just hanging out. Sometimes they leaned on him, other times he leaned on them. He was a good brother, uncle, son and friend. Survivors include his brothers: Anthony Miller and wife Jeni Schroff, Ian Castillo-Jolly and James Castillo-Jolly, his mother Julia McLaren, his father Stephen Jolly and step-mother Caroline Castillo-Jolly, along with a host of extended family and close friends. Memorial contributions may be made in Evan's name to Mental Health America of the Heartland (739 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, KS 66101, 913-281-2221).