Carl Evans Obituary

Name: Calling hours for Carl Evans
Start: 2018-04-09T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-04-09T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Jerry Spears Funeral Home - Columbus

Evans, Carl
1935 - 2018
Carl E. Evans, age 82, passed away Friday, April 6, 2018 at Doctors Hospital West in Columbus, Ohio. Carl spent a lifetime dedicated to education and his passion for music ran deep. After earning his bachelor's degree from the University of Mount Union in Alliance, Ohio, he went on to obtain a masters degree from Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania. Before retiring from the Ohio Department of Education, Carl held various positions as a teacher, band director, principal and district administrator. His love of music lead him to being a choir director at numerous churches. He was a member of the Columbus Symphony Chorus and the Gospel Ambassadors Quartet and was a current member of the Dublin Wind Symphony. He was preceded in death by parents Delmus C. and Ruby Evans. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 60 years, Rose Marie; sons, Michael (Teresa) Evans of Durham, North Carolina, Steven (Kim) Evans of Dublin, Ohio; daughter, Anne (Nick) Smith of Grove City and Lisa (Dan) Sprague of Mt. Sterling; former daughter-in-law, Jean Evans; grandchildren, Brian (Megan) Smith, Tyler Evans, Stephanie (David) Dubiel, Taylor Evans, Christopher Evans, Nicole Evans, Bradley Sprague and Sarah Sprague; great-granddaughter, Charlotte Dubiel. In lieu of flowers, donations in Carl's honor may be sent to the Dublin Wind Symphony, c/o Dublin Community Band, PO Box 4132, Dublin, OH 43016. Friends may call 5-7pm Monday, April 9 at Jerry Spears Funeral Home with Crematory, 2693 West Broad St., where memorial service will be held at 7pm.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Apr. 6 to Apr. 8, 2018.

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Marilyn Fullwood

April 9, 2018

I am a 3rd year member of the DWS and feel so privileged to be part of the organization that Carl was so dedicated to. He will be missed terribly and his passing will be heavy on our hearts as we move on without him. But we will know that he is looking down on us as we play, smiling, as the group continues to make beautiful music in his memory! Rest In Peace, Carl, your presence may be gone, but your spirit will always be with the DWS.

Ken Allen

April 8, 2018

Carl was special to me because he played such a tremendously important role in the Dublin Wind Symphony being able to grow and thrive. He helped nurture it along, building a strong foundation and reputation to take its rightful place alongside the many outstanding municipal bands throughout the country (past and present). I thanked him personally and told him how I felt about his immensely important contributions after a concert about a year ago.

I know we all will miss him for a lot of different reasons, but for me, because of the connection that he provided between us, our audiences, and the American Band movement, as well as the manner in which he promoted this connection at all of our concerts, I will surely miss him.

Jeff Chesser

April 8, 2018

Carl continued to teach right to the end. There wasn't a week that went by without me learning something from him about logistics, administration, dealing with people, music, or education. I'm so blessed to have known him even though our time was too short. Carl meant so much to the Dublin Wind Symphony and me as the director, but he meant the most to me as a friend.

Stephanie Elswick

April 7, 2018

Rose, Lisa, Ann, Steve, and Mike,

We have so many wonderful memories of get togethers and sing alongs and fun with you all. Bud was a special man and also had a special place in mom's heart as you know. Our love and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. We know he is singing in Heaven right now!!!

Faye, Steph, and Mel

Mary&Horst Schmidt

April 7, 2018

My sympathy to you Rose Marie and fam.He was a
great friend and Director at Germania club.We shared a funfilled trip to Germany.God bless.
Mary and Horst Schmidt

Ed, Mary and children Lamielle

April 7, 2018

We're sorry for your lost, and heaven gained an angel.

April 6, 2018

My deepest heartfelt sympathies for your loss. May it comfort you to know that he will return to the days of his youthful vigor as promised at Job 33:25

Debi Evans

April 6, 2018

I am so sad to learn Karl has passed away. My heart goes out to you all. I was blessed to work with him on the OAASFEP board for many years. He was a wonderful man who loved helping our state education system and the children of our state to receive the best education available. I will miss him. He was always so sweet and kind to everyone and never had a bad word toward anyone or anything. He will be greatly missed. I'm keeping you all in my prayers for God's loving arms wrapped around you giving you His comfort. With love, prayers and deep felt condolences, Debi Evans

Nancy Twynham

April 6, 2018

I will always appreciate Carl for the support he gave the Dublin Wind Symphony as band manager. It was easy to see how much he loved music and being a part of a community of musicians! Carl....you made your mark, and you will NOT be forgotten!

Allison Travis

April 6, 2018

Carl was a wonderful man with an enormous heart. As a fellow Dublin Wind Symphony member, I had the honor & privilege of performing with Carl for a number of years. His humor, dedication, sharp whit and kind spirit will be missed by many. The DWS community will do our best to live out Carl's passion for the organization and love of music in every piece we play. Carl truly left a void that will be hard, if not impossible, to fill. Rest in Peace.

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