Evelyn Louise Hamby
Evansville, Ind.
Evelyn Louise (Pearson) Hamby, 93, of Dayton, Ohio, formerly of Evansville, Ind., passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2015, at The Wellington of Dayton in Dayton, Ohio. She was born December 28, 1921, in Evansville, to the late John W. and Elsie (Ginger) Pearson.
She was married to her beloved husband of 71 years, Delmar E. Hamby, on June 19, 1943. She attended St. John's East United Church of Christ. She attended Campbell Elementary School and graduated from Bosse High School in 1939, Evansville College in 1943, and Indiana State University in 1966 with a Master's Degree in Education. She completed additional graduate work at the University of Evansville. She was employed by Republic Aviation Corporation during WWII while her husband, Delmar, served in Europe. She also worked at her family's grocery store, Hamby's Market, at Eighth and Powell in Evansville. Evelyn taught at Daniel Wertz for the 1945-46 school year and then taught Home Economics at Dexter for 23 years, retiring in 1984. She was a member of the Evansville Retired Teachers Association and the Outdoor Boating Club. She enjoyed camping and boating, collecting shells, playing golf, making various craft projects, and spending time with friends and family in Lake Barkley, Ky., Bradenton, Fla., and in her home.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Delmar, on September 19, 2014; and sister, Carolyn Sauer.
She is survived by her daughter, Judith Ann (Jim) Kaster of Troy, Ohio; son, Richard (Janet) Hamby of Evansville; grandchildren, Dr. Tim and Dr. Zach Hamby, Krista Weiberg, Jason and Scott Kaster; great-grandchildren, Taylen, Jackson, and Garrett Kaster, Kiley, Cooper, Sidney, and Jake Hamby; niece, Pamela Sauer; and nephew, John Sauer.
Graveside Services will be noon Monday, August 17, 2015, in Sunset Memorial Park, officiated by Rev. Kenneth Townsend.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Avenue, Dayton, OH 45420. Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderEastChapel.com.

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Published by Courier Press on Aug. 16, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Evelyn Hamby

11 Entries

Anne Marie Howton (Garnett)

September 4, 2015

Home Economics wouldn't have been the same without Mrs. Hamby. Who doesn't remember the strawberry jam or the weeks (and weeks) it took us to sew our aprons. Throughout it all, Mrs. Hamby was there to coach us along and encourage us along our unsteady way. She was a mixture of mother and grandmother to us and every bit as patient. I also recall her allowing us to sit with a bowl of ice in the center of each table, to help keep us cool on really hot days. (No AC back in those days 1979-1980) Mrs. Hamby was someone who loved her work and we loved her just as much for it.

Kristi Darnell

August 18, 2015

She was a wonderful teacher. I know we all loved her and learned a lot about home economics. Her jam was amazingly good. Rest in peace Mrs Hamby...

Sondra Zellers

August 18, 2015

I am deeply sorry for your loss. Ms. Evelyn was a very intelligent and caring woman that has a special spot in my heart. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers!

Sondra Zellers
The Wellington at Dayton

Elesha Downs

August 17, 2015

Mrs. Hamby taught me Home Ec at Dexter. She was soooo patient as I broke needle after needle trying to make those darn blue, velour sweat pants! But that strawberry jam...please know what a difference she made in so many young lives! I will keep "the whole extended Hamby family" in my thoughts and prayers as you grieve this loss.
...did I mention that strawberry jam she taught us to can?

Elesha (Becker) Downs-Dexter Class of '84

August 17, 2015

I have fond memories of Mrs. Hamby, my home ec teacher at Dexter School. I met her again at Atria before she and her husband moved to Ohio. They still had a vibrant spirit.
Sincere sympathy to Judy and her family.
Sally Senzell Isaacs

Carol Stalions (Hile)

August 17, 2015

Mrs. Hamby was my Home Economics teacher at Dexter. I remember her as being nice and her class was very enjoyable to me. My love of cooking and sewing began with her classes. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Gary Hudson

August 17, 2015

I had her as a teacher at Dexter school what a wonderful teacher she was what a long wonderful life she had and deserved

Dan Musgrave

August 16, 2015

She was a very nice lady and great teacher. She taught with my dad Shelby Musgrave.

Lola Delaney

August 16, 2015

Evelyn was a member of Curves, she sure had spunk. It was a joy to see her come in. So sorry for your loss.

Dean Hamby

August 16, 2015

Sorry to see that Mrs Hamby has passed---

I did not know either of them--but=--with rhe same last name I had heard of them.

Having buried two of my own DEAR WIVES--I do know how to PRAY for and will PRAY for you during this difficult time.

God bless and comfort you all.

Dean Hamby

Debbie Darner

August 13, 2015

Dear Judy ,Jim and Family, your mother/grandmother sounds like a wonderful , interesting lady ! What a life she lived! The apple doesn't fall far from the tree Judy! My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time .

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