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Max Evans Obituary
fight with Multiple Myeloma. Born on March 19, 1936 in Lafayette, lndiana, he was the son of Samuel
Evans and Mina (Davidson) Evans. For the first eight years of school he attended the Smartsburg School.
He completed high school at Crawfordsville High School. He went on to earn degrees in agricultural
engineering and surveying at Purdue University where he met his wife, Joy (Zeiner) Evans. After ROTC in college he served in the peace time US Army at Ft. Leonard Wood and Ft. Bliss.
He spent most of his career as an engineer with the Soil Conservation Service (now the Natural
Resources Conservation Service), retiring in 1995 after 37 years of service. He followed that time by
working several years inspecting dams and designing septic systems. His most important work, besides
raising his family, was helping establish independent Christian congregations in both Paoli, lN (Paoli
Christian Church) and Greencastle, lN (Greencastle Christian Church). He served as an elder with both
congregations. Max was also on the board of the Purdue Christian Campus House for many years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his in-laws Lois and Roxie Zeiner, a brother Grove Evans and
sister-in-law Joan Evans and two infant half-sisters.
He is survived by his loving wife Joy Zeiner Evans of Greencastle, a daughter Michelle Evans of Greencastle, son Scot (Lisa) Evans of Westfield and daughter Krista (Keith) Rowls of lndianapolis. He also leaves behind ll grandchildren: Andrew, Laryn, Alex, Ethan, Haleigh, Anna, Ellie and Abby Rowls of lndianapolis, Michael (fianc'e Angela Riemersma) Evans of Zionsville, Rachel and Katie Evans of Westfield. He will also be remembered by brother Sam (Ruth) Evans of Crawfordsville and brothers-in-law John (Rhea) Zeiner and Joe (Helen Sue) Zeiner, both of Greencastle
along with several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 11am at the Greencastle Christian Church, 620 Primrose Lane, Greencastle, Indiana. Interment will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery, Greencastle, Indiana.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 pm on Monday May 27, 2013 at the Greencastle Christian Church, 620 Primrose Lane, Greencastle, Indiana.
His dearest wish is that all would find a personal relationship with Jesus. ln lieu of flowers, contributions
in his memory may be made to Greencastle Christian Church.
Expressions of sympathy and condolences may be shared with the family at www.bittlesandhurt.com
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May 28, 2013
Joy, today's Service for Max was beautiful. You and your fine family have our deepest sympathy for your loss. Max was one of the finest individuals I have known. I had the pleasure of working for and alongside Max for a number of years.
His calm demeanor belied the depth of analysis with which he approached a problem or issue. He earned the respect of all with whom he worked. He made us as teammates better and the entire team better. I learned much from him. He was indeed, very special. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joan and Charlie Gossett
Donetta Waling
May 28, 2013
Michelle,
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I wish I could be there for you as you were for me. Take care of yourself.
May 28, 2013
Joy,
Max was one of the finest Christian men I have ever known. He taught me much about work and life. Today he is with the Lord. "Well done good and faithful servant". My thoughts are with you today.
Keith Gilmore
Laura Stearley
May 28, 2013
I'm so sorry to hear of Max's passing and know that he is now in a much better place then any of us can imagine. He was a good and kind man and will be dearly missed. My heart and prayers go out to his wife and family at this time of grief.
Laura Stearley - Putnam County Soil and Water Conservation District
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May 27, 2013
Joy,
Eleanor and I send you our deepest sympathy.
So young! We were sorry to hear that he had to suffer so long.
My memories of Max are really positive and I always enjoyed our time together.
Thinking of you and yours............
Neil and Eleanor Bogner
Bob and Darla Rowls
May 27, 2013
We grieve with the family at the loss of Max but rejoice with the saints in heaven at his home going!
Fresh crabs on a long ago camping trip
Michelle Evans
May 25, 2013
Working with brother Sam to reset a family stone
Michelle Evans
May 25, 2013
With Rachel on their shared birthday
Michelle Evans
May 25, 2013
Michelle Evans
May 25, 2013
3 generations - Max, Scot, Michael
Michelle Evans
May 25, 2013
Proud grandpa
Michelle Evans
May 25, 2013
Kenneth Kimmerle
May 25, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with Joy, Michelle, Scot, and Krista and families.
Max died as he lived with class, dignity, courage, and grace.
Our love to you all,
Tudy and Ken
Kathy Price-Scott
May 24, 2013
Joy, Michelle, Scott and Krista and families. I am sending my love and thoughts to you at this time of sadness. May we all accomplish as much as Max did in our lifetimes. Love you all.
Bob Eddleman
May 24, 2013
Joy and kids - Pat and I wish you all God's comfort on your loss of Max. I have known Max since our days at Purdue and knew him as one of the most kind and helpful persons in the world. As a coworker in soil conservation for nearly forty years, I know his mark is on the land all across Indiana. More importantly his mark is in the lives of many coworkers and on everyone he met along the way. He will be missed.
Pat and Bob Eddleman
May 23, 2013
Much love and hugs, my dear friend Michelle!! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!! Becky Crabb
Karla Coll
May 23, 2013
Well, I was saddened to see the write up of Max's passing.
But, I know there is a celebration in Heaven; a home going! Our prayers will be with Joy, Michelle, Scott, & Krista, and families during these days. May God send His Comforter to wrap his arms around each one of you!
Karla & Ken Coll; and Freda Crews
Max and wife Joy
Michelle Evans
May 23, 2013
Max with brothers Sam & Grove, parents Sam and Mina Evans
Michelle Evans
May 23, 2013
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