Catherine Evans

Catherine EvansCatherine “Kate” Ciha Evans, beloved wife of Robert E. Evans and devoted mother of John P. Evans passed away peacefully at her home in Calgary, Alberta on July 5, 2008. Kate was born December 27, 1953 and spent her formative years in southeast Wisconsin. She earned her nursing degree from Marian University in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin and her Masters in Nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Kate practiced and taught nursing in Wisconsin and Oregon before moving to Canada in 1987. Kate was a committed Christian who placed God first in her life and encouraged others to do the same. Even as her cancer progressed, Kate maintained her firm faith in God and in His plan for her life. A warm smile, bright eyes and a kind word were Kate’s hallmarks; and her unfailing ability to find the best in people and situations invariably lifted the spirits of those whom she met on life’s journey. Kate’s love for others was reflected in her affection, care and encouragement of her husband, Bob, her son, Jack, and many family members and close friends. Kate is survived by her husband (Robert E. Evans, formerly of Milledgeville), her son (John P. Evans), her brother-in-law (Dr. Frank Evans of Milledgeville, husband of Beverly Anne Evans), her parents (Claire and Al Ciha of Allenton, Wis.), her sister (Fran Heinzel of Edina, Minn.) and four brothers (Patrick Ciha of Cedarburg, Wis., James Ciha of Wauwatosa, Wis., Michael Ciha of Naperville, Ill. and Philip Ciha of Germantown, Wis.). Kate is also survived by many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and good friends. A celebration of Kate’s life will be held at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 220 South Wayne Street, Milledgeville at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 9, 2008. Dr. Harold Lawrence will officiate, with burial to follow at Memory Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Christian Blind Mission, 450 East Park Avenue, Greenville, S.C. 29601 or to InTouch Ministries Foundation, P. O. Box 620362, Atlanta, GA 30362-2362, Attention: Wayne Jones.Moores Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.