Evelyn Joy Jacobson Gorenson Ansley

1941 - 2023

Evelyn Joy Jacobson Gorenson Ansley
October 17, 1941 - April 9, 2023
Seattle, Washington - Evelyn Joy Jacobson was born October 17th, 1941, in Kalispell, MT to Abel & Marie Jacobson. In 1949, the family moved from Kalispell to the cattle ranch in Hot Springs. After graduating from high school in 1959, she moved to Tacoma, WA where she attended Bates Vocational College. In 1960, she went to work for Boeing where she met her first husband, Richard Gorenson. They were together for more than 20 years and raised three children, Kristi, Kenny, and Michael. During that time, Evelyn went to work for St. Regis Paper Co. until her retirement in 2005.
Evelyn was married to Dale Scott of Hot Springs, MT for a short time, and then on New Year's Eve 1996, she met Frank Ansley, her soul mate and forever love. They were married on January 17th, 1999. Evelyn loved being with Frank as they camped in Glacier Park, Yellowstone, and Mt. Rainier. They loved taking trips to the ocean, exploring the beauty of the West in their camper, and visiting family in Norway. More than anything, she loved her family with all her heart. She is preceded in death by her parents and 3 brothers. She is survived by her beloved husband Frank, children Kristi Morris (Dan) of Spokane, Michael Gorenson (Michelle) of Lake Tapps, and Kenny Gorenson (Krystal) of Fife, her stepchildren Julie White (Bruce) of Hot Springs, MT, John Scott of Everett, Alan (Nina) Minney of Dallas, TX, grandchildren Haley, Sophia, Kaitlyn, and Lila, 8 step-grandchildren, brother-in-law Marty Ansley, and sister-in-law Leona Ansley. Evelyn will be buried alongside her parents at the Murray Memorial Cemetery in Lonepine, MT on July 15th. Graveside service will begin at 11:30 am followed by lunch at the Lonepine Community Hall. A second celebration will be held at Seward Park in Seattle on June 25th beginning at 3:30 pm, at shelter #4.