Warren Michael Evans

Warren Michael Evans, 82, of Waynesboro, died Sunday, (Nov. 13, 2005) at Augusta Medical Center in Fishersville. He was born Aug. 2, 1923 in New York City, the son of the late Nathaniel and Annette Dorfman. He was educated at Missouri University and over the years continued his education at various academic institutions. During World War II he served as an infantry officer and saw combat service in The European Theater of Operations. Since that time he has maintained membership in both the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign War. Upon honorable discharge from service he was employed in the passenger service department of a major airline. Subsequently he worked for a national magazine publisher in the Midwest. This was followed by employment as a newspaper reporter and columnist. He also became involved in the field of investigations. Subsequently, he was employed in trade association management and as a credit bureau manager. For 30 years he owned and managed his own travel agencies in the State of Virginia. He maintains membership in the American Society of Travel Agents. All through his adult life he continued to exercise his writing skills. He wrote features and covered athletic events for various newspapers. For a short period he produced two radio programs that were aired on local stations. While actively engaged as a travel agent, he authored two guidebooks. Following his retirement he wrote three murder mysteries, a monograph covering his "journey" as a cancer victim entitled "One Day at a Time", and his last work, "The Table Is Forever". In addition to being preceded in death by his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Alma Kathleen. Surviving are three children, Michael Evans and wife, Piromrak, and their two children, Teresa Marie and Katherine Anne; Barbara Carper and husband, George, and their dogs, Babe, Hannah, and Cruise; and Dennis Evans and wife, Joyce, and her daughter, Amy, who has two small children, Andrew and Sidney. In addition, Warren lived with his dog, Winkie. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m., Wednesday, (Nov 16, 2005) at St. John's Catholic Church by the Rev. J. Stephen Hickman. Interment will follow at Augusta Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the church following interment. Pallbearers will be Guy Cummings, Choppie Witry, Ed Buynacek, Dr. Chas Pauly, Melsee Jones, and Tony Maniscalco. The family has requested that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 1920-H Medical Avenue, Harrisonburg, Va., 22801. McDow Funeral Home is handling arrangements.