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Joshua Evans Obituary

Joshua James Evans 64, died suddenly Saturday, July 4, 2015 in Puerto Penasco. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Josh was a licensed social worker. He received his BA in Psychology from IU, Bloomington and his Masters in Social Work from IU, Indiana. He worked over 35 years in behavioral health, leading clinical teams at Palo Verde Hospital, Kino Hospital, CODAC, Tucson General Hospital, SAMHC and TPI. Josh loved music, the Arizona desert and the beach. Survived by his beloved wife, Kay; son, Erik; daughter, Emily and stepson, Michael; brother, Tim (Ally, John) and sister, Nancy (Ed). A Celebration of Josh's life will be held on Sunday, July 19, 2015 at Corona Ranch, 7595 N. Snyder Rd., 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Bring your Josh stories.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Jul. 15, 2015.

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Beth Navarro

July 27, 2015

I am so saddened to hear this news. Josh was such a wonderful boss at Kino. I have so many memories of him that make me smile, he was one of those people that you never forget. I'm thankful to have known him and I want to let his family know how adored he was by us all.

July 19, 2015

I've know Josh for many years, primarily via his children Erik, Emily and Michael. My condolences for the loss of your Father.
May Josh RIP. Linda Dyer

Tiara Crouse

July 19, 2015

My condolences to Kay and Josh's children and siblings. His coworkers and friends knew him as a witty and caring man. I worked for Josh for 4 years at CODAC, and remember many laughs amidst some awesome social work. We both graduated from Oak Park-River Forest H.S., although in different years. We're all connected in both life and death. Rest with Peace.

Dave & Jan Tarr

July 19, 2015

Josh has been a friend to both of us since the early 80's back in Indiana. We eventually followed his lead and moved to Arizona, and we are grateful for that. He gave us many memorable trips four-wheeling in the mountains, lots of fun on our motorcycle trips together, and many laughs just by being Josh. Josh has been a very dear friend and we will miss him.

Our condolences to Kay, Michael, Emily, Erik, and his siblings.

Joanne Anthony

July 18, 2015

My heartfelt condolences to Kay, Joshua's family and Friends on Joshua's passing.

Chandra

July 17, 2015

My sincerest condolences to your family. You knew how to lead the way and it was a pleasure to work with you! You will be missed.

July 17, 2015

To my "big" brother...I will miss you so very much. Even though distance kept us apart I always enjoyed our long phone conversations. I was so very proud of you. I just wish I had had the opportunity to tell you. You left us far too soon. Rest in peace my dear brother.

Your loving sister, Nancy

Kurt Homan

July 16, 2015

So sad you're gone. I remember the long hours and weekends writing the "Dimensions" Men's therapy program together. The many hours we spent 4 wheeling in the Rincons, the days on Roosevelt Lake in your sail boat and actually surviving the Lenny Rosenfeld tenure. We had some great hunting trips as well. My favorite memories are the many practical jokes we did - Making up a fictitious therapist and getting him medical privileges at the hospital, constantly messing with the marketing director, etc. Sorry we won't get to go to Bob Dob's in August like we were hoping to do. I'll miss you my compadre!

Sue Middagh

July 16, 2015

Josh, You were by far one of the better bosses I've had in my life & there's only been a few. Kay & family, I'm so sorry he's gone.

Debie Bechtold

July 16, 2015

Josh you will be missed- boy did we have some work adventures at Palo Verde and the CRC! You were always very supportive and I will miss our occasional lunches at Ajo Cafe

Marcey Buelna

July 16, 2015

Josh I never remember a time when you werent the life of the party. I am positive the party shall be a long one with you in charge of it. I'm confident we will all meet again some day....watch over us and make sure we are doing what we are intended to do.....

July 15, 2015

So sorry for Josh's family. I have many memories working with Josh at Kino and our paths crossed many times during my time in Tucson

Pat

July 15, 2015

Thanks Josh for all the wonderful memories I have of you, your music, and jokes. Please keep strummin' your six string.

Mer Otis

July 15, 2015

Life carries no guarantees, except that we meet cool people along the way. Thanks for being one of them, Josh.

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