EDWARD EVANS

Once again, this year, observing the passing of a dear Shepherd into eternal life--Fr. Edward Evans. Continuing to be grateful for his ministry to our family and so many others...RIP..."You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek"...

While visiting our seminary, I found out that my class mate, Fr. Ed Evans, had died in 2017! He will be missed by his family and many friends! Please acerpt my belated sympathies for the loss of your beloved brother! God bless you and yours! Requiescat in pace!

Dear Fr. Evans, you have been in glory, now, for seven years, after a lifetime of closeness to, and service for, Our Lord. May perpetual light continue to shine upon you...we ask your intercession for us and for all that we pray for, as we did while you were on earth...we know that your "shepherd's heart" will continue to intercede for all who ask for your prayers...we are grateful to God for your life and for your ministry as a priest, counselor, and confessor...may God's best blessings be...

Six years on and remembering the anniversary of the passing of Fr. Evans (RIP)...came across a poem written by a Dominican priest, Fr. J.-B. Henri Lacordaire in the 1800s, that, I think, captured Fr. Evans and his ministry--his true "shepherd's care" for the Body of Christ: "A Priest." Here are some excerpts from this still timely poem: "To live in the midst of the world without wishing its pleasures; to heal all wounds; to go from men to God and offer Him their prayers. To return from God...

I was a classmate of Ed from Pope John 23rd Seminary class of 1980. Enjoyed being with him, especially his dry wit and impish smile, and two kinds of "intelligence ", if you know what I mean Met his sister Mary in Switzerland and enjoyed her and her family's hospitality. May he rest in peace.

Gate of Heaven Cemetery, in Silver Spring, MD is the site of a family plot, and that of the plots of so many friends, too, so I have the privilege, living locally, of visiting these sites and honoring the memory of those interred there. Fr. Evans's site, and those of so many other priests of the Archdiocese of Washington, who have made such a difference in the lives of so many--myself and our family included--always are stops on my cemetery visits. Fr. Evans was one of the best counselors...

Remembering Fr. Evans, four years after his entrance into heaven...the wisdom and understanding that he shared, as priest and counselor, will not be forgotten...in gratitude for his life and for his ministry and rejoicing that he is with the Savior Whom he loved and served so well forever...

Although not in frequent contact, Fr. Ed was often in my thoughts. I just learned of his passing. I worked with him nearly 50 years ago and he officiated at our daughter's wedding in 1989. He will be missed by so many! My sincere condolences to his family.

So sorry to hear of Fr. Ed's passing. I worked for him nearly 50 years ago and he officiated at our daughter's wedding nearly 30 years ago. Not much contact in past years but he was always on my mind. Truly a wonderful person!