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Jean was born at Naval Air Station North Island and passed away peacefully at Balboa Naval Hospital from complications of cancer. She spent most of her childhood in San Diego except for a few years in Japan and Whidbey Island, Washington where her father was stationed. In 1973 she went on a 'Blind Date' and met the love of her life and she married James L. Evans on April 6, 1974. Jim and Jean traveled the US and New Zealand during his Navy career. In 1986 she became the proud 'MOM' to Jeremy. At last, in 1988 Jim retired and living the good life of Southern California started. Jean worked as a Pre-school instructional aide with the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District. She was a thoughtful and inspirational worker and loved all the children. Jean was preceded in death by her parents CDR Fred M. and Evelyn Mhoon of El Cajon. She is survived by her husband Jim, son Jeremy, sister Judy (Mike) Alduenda of Ramona, Ca, sister Carol (Phil) Isbell of Swansea, Ill. Her Uncle Ed (Patti) McGrew of Holtville, Ca, Uncle John (Carol) Mhoon of Washington and Aunt Peggy Coker of Georgia. She had 9 nieces and 8 nephew's plus 3 great-nieces and 1 great-nephew. Jean also had countless friends she made along life's journey. A "Celebration of Life" will be held in Jean's honor on July 21, 2010. In lieu of flowers this web site has been set up at Rady's Children's Hospital for a memorial tile in Jean's honor. http://MiracleMakersOnline.kintera.org/jeanevans

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on May 10, 2010.

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cheryl Williams

May 5, 2020

My dear friend,
I have missed you so much over the years. Its been s0 long. I never will forget you I think of you every day. I miss ou outings and our laughing together. Keep watch on Jeremy and Jim , rememberer Godlier willing we will see each other way down the road. Love You My Good Friend

cheryl williams

May 22, 2019

Jean its been so long since you have been gone.I think of you so much I feel like your still here.You will forever be in my heart, I will always love you .You don't have to be here to be loved . I MISS YOU DEAR FRIEND!

Jim

June 21, 2011

Honey,
Today, would of been your 61st birthday and not a day goes by that I don't remember something you/we did during our 36 years together. Jeremy and I will be going on our Great Alaskan cruise that we had planned so long ago, you will be with us in our hearts and minds. I can't ever thank you too much for your love and sharing your life with me and our son. LOVE YOU VERY MUCH FOREVER!!!!

June 4, 2011

Jean
I miss all of our good times together.The trips to Disneyland ,the trips to Julian,I miss my traveling partner.I think of you every day and I will always love you very much ,love you Cheryl

Celena Alduenda

June 2, 2011

Dear Aunt Jean,
When I think of you, I remember your warm and welcoming smile. I always enjoyed talking to you when we visited. Your kind personality made it easy for me to open up to you and talk about things. Your love for teaching inspired me to go into education. It brings tears to my eyes writing this because I know how much you are missed and loved. Whether you know it or not, you impacted the lives of everyone who knew you. I'm so thankful to have been able to know you myself. We all miss and love you dearly.

Charlotte Kachine Alduenda

June 1, 2011

Aunt Jean,
My favorite memories of you are from my visits to California. You were always there with a hug and a good listening ear. I was always amazed with the little details that you could remember about what was happening in my life. You always cared. I really loved that about you. Everyone misses you so so much. I guess God takes all the good people early. I know you are making heaven a nicer place. You were an amazing person Aunt Jean! I feel so blessed to have had the chance to know you. I keep a picture of you on my nightstand and it reminds me to cherish my loved ones and enjoy every day I have. I love you. I miss you.
Charlotte Kachine Alduenda

Petra Alduenda

June 1, 2011

Jean, I have always admired your passion for the kids you worked with and the love for your family! Thank you for being such a great role model! The impact you made on many lives will live on forever.

Pat Alduenda

June 1, 2011

I remember well the wedding, the holidays, the long trips far across the world! What adventure, what living. Impacting the lives of the children, creating a perpetual gift of her kindness. A life well lived!

Miriam & Roger Nicholls

May 5, 2011

The photos on the Guest Book Website are just wonderful of you, Jean, and it is difficult to believe that so much time has passed since you were with us. I remember with fondness our time in Christchurch, New Zealand when we were neighbours and would have coffee in each others homes. Thinking of you all. Love Miriam and Roger Nicholls (UK)

May 1, 2011

Not a day goes by that we don't think of you, wishing Oh, wishing everything was different. As I promised you in the hospital we are taking that Alaska Cruise. We were suppose to all go last September but for obvious reasons we postponed but in a way you will be going with us anyway. All the things I remember from our childhood through adulthood cannot be removed from our hearts or our minds. Though we often fought as children and occasionally as adults we were and are sisters! You, Mom and Dad have paved the way and eventually we will see you again on the other side. Love, Judy and Mike

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April 29, 2011

Jean,
I can't believe my best friend has been gone for a year.I will always love you.You will always be in my heart.I love you miss you so much,your friend cheryl

April 29, 2011

April 29,2011

Jean is remembered as a person always thinking of and doing for others. I was privileged to know her as a teacher assistant in our La Mesa-Spring Valley School District's Preschool Program. She was always there for her students, giving extra time in preparation, working with her lead teacher and delivering reports and paper work to our preschool office.
Her presence is missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pat Howard,Retired Supervising Director Preschool Programs

Purity Figuracion

April 27, 2011

Dear Jim & Jeremy,
It was a privilege to know Jean.Even if
I have known her only for such a short time I feel like I have known her forever. She was such a caring and generous person. She and I worked together
always cooperatively and with such dedication and for the best interest of our students. Our phone conversations were always lenghty.She often talked about her dad , her mom especially about
you Jeremy and Jim. She was such
a good listener. I miss her dearly.Please know that you are always in our prayers. Love, Purity

Allison

April 27, 2011

I have thought about Jean over the past year and miss her dearly. It is hard when you lose a friend. Many of her helpful touches still show up at the home school where we worked togehter for many years. Jean was a happy, positive person, who always tried to do the right thing. She loved her family and friends, getting her hair done and walking around La Mesa! I always smile when I think about her.

Sherry Evans

April 27, 2011

Dear Jean;
The year that you have been gone went by slowly for Jim. It simply "went by" for the rest of us who were a smaller part of your life. Special wife, special mother, special sister (in-Law) and friend. We shall never forget you. Love, Sherry

April 27, 2011

Jim and Jeremy, What can we say ! You know how much we loved your Jean ! She was truly an inspiration to all who knew her. What a positive attitude she carried throughout her life. She was always doing something for someone else, and in this day and age, that is truly a wonderful trait to have. We miss her, too. She touched so many lives and of that you should be very, very proud. Ed and Patty

April 23, 2011

I think of Jean often and miss her so much. She was totally happy with her life which is very unusual. I will never forget her. Pam Willis

Irma Groot

April 23, 2011

Jim & Jeremy;
Sincere condolences and prayers from the Class of 1968 (Crawford High)
Irma Groot
www.crawford68.com

Devorah Warsalla

April 21, 2011

Jean Evans- I'm proud to call her my friend (my first and only adult girlfriend). I had always found it difficult to befriend other women, but Jean made it easy- so friendly and sincere- a genuine human being.
I was devastated to hear of her passing....her phone calls always put a smile on my face. I felt like I could tell her anything! Her positive outlook on life was contagious; even when I was feeling so depressed after my husband Larry died. She was so supportive and kind, knowing I had lost my best friend. Because Jean always said her husband Jim meant everything to her, I will always be there to support him and we can keep Jean's memory alive.
Love, Devorah Warsalla

Marie Hanek

July 21, 2010

Dear Jim and Jeremy,

I am so sorry,that you had to say good by to your beloved wife and mom so early.It is hard to imagine your great pain. I know you will miss her greatly.
We all will miss her so much.

Jean was a kind, generous, fun loving and courageous.

Jean was a beautiful person.

Dear Jean,it is so hard to let You go, You have a special place in my heart.

Love always,
Marie
"your little house helper"

Davi Hurgin

July 20, 2010

Jean was a wonderful person and dear friend. She always had a positive outlook on life and loved her family. She loved decorating for the holidays and enjoyed shopping at the holiday craft fairs. I miss her and our Saturday outings together.

Delia Balsley

July 19, 2010

Jean was a very special person. I know how much she loved the children she worked with and how much they loved her. The students never forgot her, always asking about her and asking when she will be back in the classroom. I to will never forget Jean and our long talks we had about work and life. I’m also going to miss our lunch dates we had. Jean you will always be in my thoughts and prayers.

Jim and Jeremy, I’m sorry for your loss but she will always be watching over you.

Love
Delia Balsley

Diane Wendland

July 18, 2010

In looking for Nancy Shapard, I came across this guestbook. I do remember Jean from many many years ago... My condolensces to her family. Nancy Shapard - I'd like to reconnect with you... I'm still married after all these years and in WA, but get to San Diego every so often - please contact me at [email protected]
Diane

Amy Spackman

July 14, 2010

Jean was a lady like no other and was so welcoming to me when I first started to work with her in the preschool department at Rancho Elementary. Jean took me under her wing and taught me not just how to get to the end of each day but to pour your heart and soul into what you do. Jean interacted with the children in a way that was so beautiful and I miss being around her energy. In later days, Jean was my mentor of life advice especially when it came to being strong as I would become a military wife like she so proudly was. Her tales of how she got through Jim being away and how she made the best of their time living in New Zealand was really inspiring to me.

I already miss our lunch date catch ups at Cocos and hearing all about the fun movies, treatment updates, and kitchen remodels that you were going through since I last saw you.

Jim and Jeremy, I think of you both constantly and can only imagine your pain you are facing. You are not alone.

Jean, you were such an inspirational and strong woman, and you taught us all to fight until the end!

I hope to join you at the Coco's lunch table in the sky.

I miss you.

Jeremy Evans

July 4, 2010

My mom was a great mom, she always helped me out when I needed it. I miss her so much. I will love you forever!

Allison RayTingzon

July 1, 2010

Jean was a wonderful gal. I loved working with her at HIS for our first 5 years. I loved watching Jean fight the entire Grossmont School District becasue she felt it was best for her son Jeremy. I loved watching the beautiful love story between her and Jim. I loved how Jean shared her talents of sewing and friendship with each of us at HIS. I loved Jean becasue she was real and true. A great friend and person, I will miss her.

Sherry Leilani Evans

June 8, 2010

I shall miss the long distance, long chatty phone conversations with one of my dearest sister-in-law(s). Ever thoughtful and kind she remembered birthdays, special occassions and holidays. My visits to San Diego were always packed with places to see and things to do, Jean certainly loved living! I shall keep her in my heart as the inspiration and example of how to be what we Hawaiians call PONO. A trait that keeps one true and righteous in thought and deed. She is the sister I shall miss but never forget. Know that she is forever in my heart, Jim and Jeremy.

Sisters forever

Tammy gibbs

June 7, 2010

katlin evans

June 7, 2010

As i grew she watched
as i learned when i fell she was never to far
as i started school she taught me family was all i needed
as i became a teenager she seem to know the shopping place to go
when my parents split up she became my moms sound board and open mind to help
when i needed to vent or know to just patient she was there to hear me out and understands what i was going threw
As i turn a senior in high school we discovered her cancer but threw it all she was still like a 2nd mom strong and fearless before i knew could blink an eye the call i feared came.. the evans family will never be the same as i turned 18 i have decided i will be strong and fearless someday like my auntie was until her last breath was gone . i know our HAS HER IN HIS ARMS my prayer for our family is no more tears no more pain i know for her but for us who are left here a part of heart is missing and hurting and wishing we could see her face so bad .. knowing that she has gone to her lord and savior and one day we will join her in the heavenly kingdom and so i say with tear fulled eyes let her go cry no more rejoice for we know the lord is with us until our last breath then we will be with him and her .

My favorite uncle
i know you are hurting dearly and i wish i could take it all away and hurt for you but i dont know what to say besides i love you and look to the lord this is not easy and i thought after a few months it wouldnt hurt this bad but it still does and will she was your wife your mother of your handsome son your best friend and so many things she was your other half so i encourage you to keep busy love your son volenteer travel enjoy your life as much as you can come visit with me like she used to do and ill still come up like i always do and give as much love to everyone like she did .. know that ur niece will take you to a movie date whenever i can oh and i am not to big to love hugs cause i know you need lots of them and we love you just as much as we loved her . And know i will always watch out for jer. he is like a little bro even that he is bigger than me
you are still an amazing husband and a good daddy
with all my love
your little niecie
Katlin Marie Evans

easter

katlin evans

June 7, 2010

Linda Anderson

June 7, 2010

I was shocked to see the notice of Jean's passing.We worked together at Rancho Elem. a few years ago. We worked with the pre-school special education students. We were friends the first day because we were almost the same age and I had a daughter with special needs that was around the same age as Jeremy. Iam sad for you and your family. Iam also sad for all the children who will not receive all the care and LOVE that Jean could of given them.

Tammy Gibbs

June 7, 2010

Jean,
I am writing this to you. Because my hope is that you are looking down on us holding our hand, hugging us, hearing us talking to you on the phone, and also hear us talk to you and saying darn it I miss you so much.

Give us your love, support and encouragement from heaven just like you did hear on this earth.

Thank you for never divorcing me, helping me raise our Beautiful Katlin and always being my sounding board. I could talk to you for hours until my ear was sore and my elbow hurt. You know how I felt because We always said that.
Thank you for laying on the bed and talking to me and holding my hand even when you were fighting the terrible cancer. I felt your strength and love coming through the Palm of your hand.

We are sisters forever even though you are not here physically you are forever in my thoughts and in my memories.

Don't worry about Jeremy he is doing fine, and well as for Jim I will do my best to keep my eye on him.

I love you so much!!!

Cheryl Williams

June 4, 2010

Dear Jim and Jeremy,
I am so sad for your loss .I loved Jean so much.I loved seeing her at work for the 6 years we were together,I loved our hiking in Laguna Mountains.Our shopping in Julian.I miss Jean every day.Her smile and laughter always seemed to brighten any day.Jean you are always in my heart and I love you Best Friend now and always.

Pam Willis

June 4, 2010

I still can't believe she is gone. What a wonderful friend, wife, mother, sister, aunt, daughter, and co-worker she was. I admired her kind and gentle nature that carried her through her life. She is missed!

Louise Correia

May 30, 2010

Dear Jim and Jeremy,
I am so sorry to hear that Jean went to be with the Lord. I know how close you were and she will be greatly missed.I will miss her excitement and positive attitude. From the military, to children, and teaching our friendship of 30 years will be held close to my heart. Jim and Jeremy you'll be in prayers and thoughts.Louise Correia (Turner)

Nancy Shapard

May 27, 2010

Jean was a wonderful warm person and I always considered her to be a close and beloved friend. We lost touch with one another over the past years but I will always have fond memories of our times spent together. My sincere best wishes go out to Jim and Jeremy at this time. Jean lived a full and wonderful life. She never let her problems get her down. She is now with her mother, father and sister. God bless us all until we can see each other again. Goodbye beloved friend. I miss you and love you.

May 17, 2010

I remember Jean from our Class of '68. What a sweet young woman she was. I'm so sorry to hear of yet another '68 Colt's passing.
Susan (Weetman) Belair CHS '68

Terry Shewmaker

May 14, 2010

So very sorry to hear that another of the '68 "lunch group" has gone. One day we'll all be there. My thoughts with those who loved you first and still love you best. Be at peace, friend.

May 14, 2010

Dear Jim and family,
I was so saddened to read of Jean's passing. She was absolutely one of the most remarkable persons I have met. She was so courageous. Jim, may you and your family have wonderful memories of such a dear and lovely lady.
Fondly,
Leatha Cooksy
occupational therapist

Julie Morse

May 12, 2010

I was so saddened to see of Jean's passing. When I was Jeremy's teacher, I was always happy to see Jean at my door. She just emanated kindness. My love to you both and a big hug to Jeremy.

Norma Picou

May 11, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of Jeans passing, we worked together at Rancho Elementary, she was always very loving with everyone she met, Adults and children alike. She will be missed. Norma Picou

May 11, 2010

Dear Jim and Jeremy,

Evelyn's friends with the Alvarado Hospital Auxiliary are sorry to hear about Jean. We see the tradition of helping others runs in the family.

May your memories bring you comfort during this difficult time.

Fondly,
Betty Gossett, President - Alvarado Damas de Servicio
Jennifer Davidson, Director of Volunteer Services

May 10, 2010

So sorry to hear of Jean's passing, Jim and Jeremy. I know you miss her every day and life is hard. I miss Fred and Evelyn too, as we were friends for many years.
Sincerely,
Barbara Ellis

May 9, 2010

Jim, I was so sorry to hear about Jean. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayer. Wendy (Hatcher)Vollenweider (from Christchurch)

Jim Evans

May 9, 2010

The love of my life, I miss you and love you forever. You have always been my BFF. Love ya Babe
Jim

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