Lee Roy Evans

1941 - 2021

Lee Roy Evans, 80 years, of Rampart, Alaska, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Dec. 9, 2021. Uncle was born in Tanana on Oct. 19, 1941, to the late Peter and Kitty Evans of Rampart.
Uncle lived a full life and was known for his love of his hometown of Rampart. He lived a subsistence lifestyle of trapping, hunting and gathering wood for winter months. Every day you could see him drive by on his snowmachine or four-wheeler off on another adventure into the woods. One of his favorite pastimes was watching NBA basketball. In his early days he loved to dance. He was a self-educated man who loved to read. Uncle especially loved summer, when he had visitors every day, sharing meals and lots of laughs. Uncle met every boat that landed in Rampart; he was our harbor master. He had the best sense of humor and was quick-witted. His home was open for his family and friends. He was a kind hearted and loving person who always had a smile on his face.
He was employed as an emergency wildland firefighter, a laborer on the trans-Alaska pipeline and an airplane mechanic.
He is survived by his brothers, Peter C. Evans (Rodney, Daphne, Monica), Paul and Linda (Judy, Kristina, Paul Jr., Robert, Ryan, Justin, Marlow), Richard and Carol (Annette); sisters, Jenny Joseph (Gary, Randy, Stewart, Spunky, Bobby, Janice), Judy and Wayne Lopez (Brenda, Chuckie, Paula, Debbie, Ricky) and Toni Mallott (Anthony, Joey, Ben); brother-in-law, Peter Merry (Marjorie, Jeanette, Kathy, Diana); Debbie and Jerry Lasiter; and many other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends throughout Alaska and the Lower 48.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Kitty Evans; grandpa, Charlie Mayo; his sisters, Renee Merry and Elsie Lasiter; wife, Pat Rogers; son, Pias, and grandson; baby brother, Patrick; and brother-in-law, Byron Mallott.
Visitation will be 11?a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, at Blanchard Family Funeral Home in Fairbanks. A burial service will follow in Rampart on Friday, Dec. 17, officiated by Anna Frank.