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George Evelo Obituary
George Richard "Skip" Evelo, 84, passed away January 6, 2016.
A son of the late James John Evelo and Katherine Bertha Kalber Evelo, he was born March 23, 1931, in Terre Haute, Indiana. He is also preceded in death by a grandson, Jared Alan Evelo and siblings, Jay Evelo, Mary Ellen Fears and Donnie Evelo.
He served his country in the US Air Force and retired from the Federal Correction Institute as a safety officer. He was a dedicated member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Sonja Ann Gillis Evelo; sons, Mark Alan (Vicky) Evelo and Chris (Luz Elena) Evelo; grandchildren, Shelley Anne (Brad) Wonsch, Lindley Sue (Michael) Fredrickson, Matthew Gary Evelo, Gabriela Evelo and Carlos Evelo; granddaughter-in-law, Ashley Evelo; great-grandchildren, Raelee Wonsch, Fenway Wonsch, Makenna Fredrickson, Keegan Fredrickson and Lillian Evelo; and a brother, Michael (Mary) Evelo.
The funeral is 1:00 PM, Saturday, January 16, 2016, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3717 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, Florida, with interment following at Tallahassee Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6:30 until 8:30 PM, Friday, January 15, 2016, at Abbey Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer's Project, www.alzheimersproject.org. Sympathies may be expressed at www.abbeyfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for George Evelo
Josh McSwain
January 14, 2016
Mr Evelo always had a smile and something nice to say everytime we met.
John R. Evelo
January 13, 2016
We fondly remember visiting with Skip & his family 20 yrs. ago with our adult daughter who lived in Miami at the time. Our sympathies from Skip's 1st cousin , Charles & Angie's son.
January 13, 2016
We fondly remember visiting Skip & his family 20 yrs. ago with our married daughter who lived in Miami at the time.
John Evelo (Charlie & Angie Evelo's son, Terre Haute) and Connie (Indpls, IN)
Mechelle Sexton
January 13, 2016
Uncle Skip was my favorite uncle. He was so much fun to be around and he loved life. My kids will never forget the trip to his house and the tree house ! We will miss you!
Cindy Ellis
January 13, 2016
Sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
January 13, 2016
So deeply sorry for your loss. May God's marvelous future promises console your hearts (John 6:40)
Chris Evelo
January 13, 2016
My dad was the greatest dad anyone could have! I hope I can be that to my son.
Cathy Naracon
January 13, 2016
Dear Chris and Family,
I am so sorry to read of your Dad's passing. Please know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Lean on Our Heavenly Father, your family, your friends, and all of those beautiful and blessed memories that you shared with your Dad; all of these will help you through this difficult time.
God Bless You and Your Family!
Leslie Russell
January 13, 2016
I treasure my years of working with Skip and Sonja in the Family History Center. Skip was always working on his personal history - what a treasure to have that now, along with your great memories. Hugs to all his family members.
Bob Kinsey
January 13, 2016
Mark and Chris,
So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I cannot think about my youth and high school baseball days without your dad coming to mind.Prayers for your family.
Lindley Fredrickson
January 13, 2016
We love and miss you so much Grandpa! I still can't believe you are gone!
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