Robert R. "Bob" Evans

Robert R. "Bob" Evans

Robert Evans Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 4, 2008.
Robert R. "Bob" Evans -MESA, AZ - Robert R. "Bob" Evans passed away on October 31, 2008 at age 86. -He is survived by his wife Nell; daughter, Carolyn and son-in-law, Grant Baecker; daughter, Marilyn Evans; son, Rob and daughter-in-law, Gail; and Jeff and Joan Quinn. His grandchildren include, Grant (Brette) and Scott (Julie) Baecker; Ryan Hawker and Shelby Hawker Brea (Alberto); and Trey Evans. He has six great grandchildren, Tripp, Riley, Dylan, Lauren, Tatum and Cole. -Bob was born in Tempe on August 27, 1922. He grew up in Flagstaff and attended Arizona State College. In 1943, he left school to enlist and became an instructor pilot. He continued to fly until his 80th year. In 1954, he moved his family to Mesa to join his father in business. -Bob believed it was a responsibility to contribute to his community's development. His leadership at the State Board of Transportation helped to establish our freeway system. He was a founder of the Kids Voting program, a Rotary past district governor, and a founding member and past president of the East Valley Partnership. Among the honors he received were the Hon Kachina Award (1992), Mesa's Man of the Year (1993) and the INC Magazine Regional Entrepreneur Award (1993). -Bob was an avid skier, loved scuba diving, travel and dancing. His love, great energy, sense of adventure and fun enriched the lives of his family and all who knew him. -The family wishes to thank the staff on 2 East wing at Friendship Village Health Center and the Hospice of the Valley for the extraordinary care Bob received during his stay and final illness. -A memorial service will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2008 at 2 P.M., at the First Presbyterian Church, 161 N. Mesa Dr., Mesa. -In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Superstition Mountain Mental Health Center, P. O. Box 3160, Apache Junction, AZ 85217, or to any charity of choice. -Meldrum Mortuary handled the arrangements. Robert Evans

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November 18, 2008

Harry Simpson posted to the memorial.

November 6, 2008

Dan & Laura Skinner posted to the memorial.

November 5, 2008

Barbara Lewkowitz posted to the memorial.

Harry Simpson

November 18, 2008

Rest Robert, until you hear at dawn,
the low, clear reveille of God.

Thank you for your service to this nation.

Dan & Laura Skinner

November 6, 2008

Our deepest sympathies to all of you for your loss. I served with him on the board of Mesa bank and learned a great deal about service and giving back from his great example. He took me under his wing as a new bank board member which I greatly appreciated. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this tender time.

Barbara Lewkowitz

November 5, 2008

In our religious tradition, one important legacy is your good name and the loving deeds you model for your family. Bob Evans excelled at both. With love, Barbara Lewkowitz, Geoffrey Gonsher, Charles Gonsher and Aaron Gonsher

Susan Stone-Jamison

November 4, 2008

I remember many, many great times with the Evans family. I am so sorry to hear Bob has left. He was a generous and giving person.

Charles Pilon

November 4, 2008

I am so sad to learn of Bob Evans passing. He was a great Northern Arizona University man. I had the pleasure of serving with him on the National Alumni Board of Directors for NAU. Bob served as the president of the NAU National Board of Alumni in 1983. He was always an active dues paying member. I will miss Bob. God bless him and his family. Dr. Chuck Pilon

Kerry & Ellen Adams

November 3, 2008

Bob Evans made a great impact on Mesa and has left a lasting legacy. Our condolences to his family and loved ones.

Virginia Randolph

November 3, 2008

Bob Evans led a life to celebrate. His achievements in business and along with Nell in raising a family who contributed so much to Mesa was outstanding. I remember his taking some of us up in one of his airplanes on a gorgeous day and we chased clouds in the sky. Now we can look at clouds and think of him.

Jared Huish

November 3, 2008

Your father was a wonderful influence in Mesa. We so appreciate all he has done to make Mesa a better place to live.

RICHARD LEONARD

November 3, 2008

EVANS FAMILY;
WE WERE SO SORRY TO HERE OF YOUR LOSS. BOB HAD A GREAT LIFE AND A WONDERFUL FAMILY. MAY THE LORD'S BLESSING BE WITH EACH OF YOU.
RICHARD AND SANDY LEONARD

RALPH A WATKINS JR

November 2, 2008

TO THE FAMILY:KNOWING YOUR FATHER WAS A VERY POSITIVE EXPERIENCE IN MY LIFE. VISITING HIM WITH BILL ORDWAY AND OTHER FRIENDS WAS MY LAST CONTACT. DON'T WORRY THE LORD WILL TAKE CARE OF BOB..

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