Photo courtesy of Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home & Crematory - Ardmore
Ardmore, Oklahoma
Aug 28, 1937 – Jul 23, 2021 (Age 83)
Retired physician, Dr. Michel Evard, 83, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2021 in Norman, Oklahoma. The son of the late Frederic Henri Evard and Jeanne (Gilles) Evard, Michel was born August 28, 1937 in Gland, Switzerland.
Dr. Evard is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Janene (Odom) Evard; son Remy Evard and his wife Michele (Pezet) Evard; daughter Melina Evard; and grandchildren Andre, Rose and Joelle Evard. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Rene and Jean-Paul Evard and his sister, Christiane (Evard) Poublan.
Michel attended high school on the island of Mauritius and in Bogenhofen, Austria. Having traveled to the United States by ship, Michel attended Union College in Nebraska where he and Janene met. He liked to say he fell in love with her at first sight. They were married on July 22, 1962.
Michel graduated with his MD from Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, CA in 1965, then completing residencies for otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat) and general surgery as well as a year of post-residency training in head and neck cancer. He established his medical practice in Ardmore, OK in 1976 and was a beloved community physician for over 40 years.
Dr. Evard not only took care of generations of families, but also continued to study new techniques, including endoscopic sinus surgery which he introduced to the state of Oklahoma. Later in his career, he taught surgery as a volunteer professor at the University of Oklahoma Medical School and the Oklahoma City Veterans Hospital.
Michel played the violin for most of his life. He loved watercolor painting, photography, classical music, hiking, skiing, and his family most of all. He made sure to take his family to Europe as often as possible so his children could know their extended family, including their Swiss grandparents and relatives in both France and Switzerland. In retirement, he enjoyed travelling with Janene to visit his children, grandchildren and extended family.
He will be deeply missed by his family and all who knew him.
A Gathering of Remembrance for Dr. Evard will begin Sunday, August 1, 2021 at 2:00 pm with the family receiving friends afterwards till 4:00 pm at the funeral home.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the Adventist Development & Relief Agency (https://adra.org/ or 1-800-424-ADRA).
Cremation-With-Care was provided by Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home, where words of comfort to Dr. Michel Evard's family may be sent online at www.hdouglasfuneralhome.com.
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Margaret Cook
August 14, 2021 | Lone Grove, OK | Acquaintance
After John and I had been in Ardmore a few months, John realized his problems with allergies were essentially gone. What an exceptionally wonderful epiphany that was! But eventually, his grace period was over, and the reality of this bliss being temporary became a truth. Then the search was on for someone to treat him. I believe he had appointments with multiple ENT doctors, observing several in the OR, checking out credentials, and pursuing good personality fits.
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Dr. John & Marty Becker
August 02, 2021 | Ardmore, OK | Friend
I have always enjoyed my visits with Dr. Evard as a PEER; he was a smart man. We enjoyed discussing similar interest such as travel, books and wines. I will miss our visits. Rest in Peace, Michel!
Frank Oliver
August 02, 2021 | Ardmore, OK | Friend
Dr. Evard was a sweet man. I’m blessed to have known him years before, from surgeries on my oldest son to getting to work with him at his office until his retirement. My condolences to Janene and his family. One of a kind!!
Carrie Heath
July 31, 2021 | Ardmore, OK | Coworker
My condolences to Janene and the family of Dr. Evard. I didn't have the pleasure of meeting Dr. Evard but he sounds like a wonderful person. His memory will certainly be cherished.
Judi Rider
July 29, 2021 | Oklahoma City, OK | Friend
Dr. Evard will be sadly missed by many I worked with him at the hospital in Ardmore wonderful physcian.
LuAnn Damron
July 29, 2021 | Ardmore, OK | Friend
A wonderful human being. We need more like him in the world.
Butch Bridges
July 28, 2021 | Ardmore, OK
We are very saddened to hear of Dr. Evard's passing. He was a wonderful doctor and person. We are sorry for your families loss. Sincerely, John B. Barringer and Staff. John, Jody, Laura, Amy, Shonda and Madison
Jody Barlow
July 28, 2021 | Ardmore, OK
Dr. Evard saved my 2 yr. old son's life by performing surgery to remove an infection. He treated members of our family many times. Once when he was inserting a tube in my ear, the light bulb he was using burned out. Dr. Evard quickly got in his car and drove to the hospital to retrieve another bulb and returned to complete the procedure. Dr. Evard was a wonderful physician for our community.
JANET BATSON
July 28, 2021 | ARDMORE, OK
