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Tempe - Dr. John Xavier Evans (September 22, 1933 ~ December 1, 2018), scholar, professor, visionary, mentor, friend, a man for all seasons. Dr. Evans, known as "Jack" to his beloved wife, Rosie, achieved his lifelong ambition of being a "good man." To those who loved and admired Dr. Evans, he was a great man. As a founding member of "Great Hearts" schools and "The Phoenix Institute," and an English Professor at Arizona State University, The University of Notre Dame, and Middlebury College, Dr. Evans influenced countless generations of students. Deeply spiritual, Dr. Evans attended daily mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish and was a coordinator in the "City of the Lord Catholic Charismatic Community." Devoted to his family, Jack leaves behind his wife of 58 years, Rosemarie, his son John Evans, his daughter Elizabeth Evans, grandchildren Alexandra Mullaney, Gabriella Ncube, Tyler Evans, and Zachary Evans. Sempre Avanti, Always forward. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with a Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 6:00 pm, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 2121 South Rural Road, Tempe, Arizona. Mass of Christian Burial will follow on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at 9:30 am also at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. A reception will follow the interment at City of the Lord, 711 West University Dr, Tempe, Arizona.
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Mary F. Bucknor-Smartt
November 15, 2023
I just learned of Dr. John X. Evans' passing. I'm sending my heart-felt condolences to his beloved family. As an undergraduate at A.S.U., I studied metaphysical poets under his guidance. He was a scholar, a mentor, and a gentle soul. RIP!
Mary F. Bucknor-Smartt
Rosalyn But
May 21, 2020
Belated condolences from past ASU student, Rosalyn Butt. I remember him being a great influence and inspiring me to love John Milton. I considered him a great friend.
joe burns '55
December 11, 2018
Jack...always admirable. Glad we could share some time.....joe burns
William Gentrup
December 6, 2018
Memorial service and mass were beautiful and moving tributes to Jack Evans. My prayers continue for Rosie, John, Elizabeth, and the whole family.
Professor Elizabeth McCutcheon, Univ. of Hawaii, asked me to send her condolences. "Im so sorry to hear about John Evans. Like George Bush, he was a Christian and a gentleman. Of course I remember him and his wife; I met them at least once, probably more than once, at the Huntington. They were also friends of the Doeblers. If Bettie-Anne should be at the funeral tomorrow, please give her my best wishes as well as giving Johns wife Rosemarie my condolences. I remember she was sketching or painting at the Huntington."
Another acquaintance, Larry Marcus, also asked me to offer his condolences to Jack's family. Larry remembers Jack's kind and generous support around 1990 for his messianic Christian outreach on the ASU campus for a year or so. Jack was so encouraging to this total stranger with a calling to spread God's love and the gospel.
Jackie and Peter Labadie
December 4, 2018
Our family will be forever grateful for all Dr. Evans has done to develop Great Hearts Academies. His legacy will live on forever! May he rest in peace.
December 4, 2018
Please accept my sincere condolences to the family
and friends. Losing a loved one in death is never easy. May the hope of everlasting life sustain and comfort you during this difficult time. (John 17:3).
December 4, 2018
My condolences are extended as you mourn the loss of your dear loved one. May you find comfort and strength to cope during this trying time. Psalms 90:10
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