Jayn F. Evans

Jayn F. Evans obituary, Keokuk, IA

Jayn F. Evans

Jayn Evans Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Vigen Memorial Home - Montrose on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Jayn Frances Evans 73, of Fort Madison, IA passed away Monday, March 31 2025 at The Montrose Healthcare Center in Montrose, IA.
She was born November 19, 1951 in Minneapolis, MN the daughter of Ronald and Dolly Allen Hill. Jayn was married to Larry Evans, they later divorced.
She had been employed at Griffin Wheel for 19 years until her retirement.
Jayn was very talented and loved to crochet. She was an artist who could draw just about anything. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed the cooking channel. She also was an avid watcher of True Crime. She had a green thumb and worked diligently in her flower and vegetable gardens. Jayn also liked camping and fishing but most of all cherished spending memorable times with her grandkids and family.
She is survived by her daughter Kyla Galusha of Keokuk, and three sons, Ron (Molly) of Alaska, Doug (Tiffany) of Keokuk and Toby (Haley) of Hamilton, eleven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren, four brothers, Jim, Tim, Scott and Jake, and three sisters, Karen, Carol and Kelly.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
A private burial will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be made to Every Step Hospice.
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