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Roger Lynwood Evans

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Roger Evans Obituary

Evans, Roger Lynwood - Retired from 3M 1928 - 2003 Suddenly and peacfully on February 1st, age 74, of Inver Grove Heights. Born in Ipswich, England. Preceded in death by father the Rev. Canon Evelyn Jesse and mother Ethel Jane Evans; former spouse Jane Baird Evans. Survived by loving wife, Wendy, children, Robert (Laura), Lawrence, Alison (fiance' Brad Christensen) and grandchildren Samantha, Jacob, Phillip, Caroline and Derek; many nieces and nephews. Educated at Charterhouse, Keble College Oxford - BA, D. Phil, University of Minnesota - MS. 35 years at 3M as a research chemist and inventor, Patent Liaison, developer of intellectual property initiatives. Originator of the 3M Richard E. Drew Creativity Award, orignator and editor Technical Forum newsletter. A lifelong member of the Episcopal Church, which he served in many ways; and a member of the Gilbert and Sullivan Very Light Opera Co., an avid photographer and railroad enthusiast, past member Dakota County Planning Commission. Memorial service Wednesday, Feb 5, at 7:00 PM at ST ANNE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 2035 Charlton Rd, at Hwy 110. The family will greet friends one hour before and after. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to St Anne's Episcopal Church. Arrangements: ENGLISH-MEEKER & KANDT FUNERAL HOME 651-455-5352.

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Published by Pioneer Press on Feb. 4, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for Roger Evans

17 Entries

Sharon & Kim Smith

February 13, 2003

We've had the pleasure of Roger & Wendy as delightful neighbors for the past six years. Our horses and goats will miss his twice daily greetings and treats as he would walk Sonnet, their German Shepherd along the pasture fenceline. Roger will always hold a special place in our hearts and we will all miss him very much.

Linda Suszko

February 5, 2003

I met Roger towards the end of his 3M career when I first joined the 3M patent liaison group. Roger made me feel welcome and was very helpful. I loved to hear him tell stories – he made me laugh! I am honored to have known him. My prayers are with his family and friends.

Cynthia Merritt Brooks

February 5, 2003

I have had the wonderful privilege of knowing the Evans' family, through my friend Alison, for nearly 35 years. Roger was a man of tremendous character, intellect, enthusiasm, wit, as well as a loving father and husband. My prayers are with you Alison, Lawrence, Robert, and Wendy, as you mourn his passing and celebrate his life.

CHARTERHOUSE SCHOOL

February 5, 2003

TO MARK THE PASSING OF AN OLD CARTHUSIAN

Mike Kent

February 5, 2003

Roger was an "electronic" friend, as we worked on 3M publications from opposite sides of the Atlantic.

Nancy Lambert

February 5, 2003

I know, admired, and thoroughly enjoyed Roger from my early days at 3M in the mid-1970s. Being his friend was a great blessing in my life, and working with him on the Tech Forum flier, savoring his inimitable writing style and his sense of humor, was one of my great joys. Roger, you were a powerful and respected voice at 3M and the Tech Forum, and you were a wonderful influence in the lives of your friends. I will miss you more than I can say.

Robert Hirte

February 4, 2003

Roger and I first met nearly 22 years ago. It was my first day at 3M. I was a 20 something year old with a lot of apprehension about my new career. Roger was one of the first people I met that day and he was very cordial, which I came to realize was the norm with Roger. Eventually our conversations at work included a mutual interest in music and soon Roger recruited me to join the orchestra of Gilbert and Sullivan Very Light Opera Company.

After Roger retired from 3M we still had the Gilbert and Sullivan group in common. I was very fortunate to continue my association with Roger and meet Wendy through our work with this group. I will miss Roger very much and the great times we have had. He has touched the lives of so many of us at 3M and the G&S group.

Mary and Max Hurlocker

February 4, 2003

Roger was a friend and mentor to me. Max and I will miss his calls and letters. Wendy, you are in our prayers.

Gerry Wasiluk

February 4, 2003

Roger was a gentleman and kind person of the highest order. He made everyone he worked with feel good about themselves and working with him. He was a dear, dear colleague to many of us at 3M.

It was a deep honor to have worked with him and to get to know him. We were made richer as we enjoyed and shared his personality, wisdom, warmth, and sense of humor. His kind are rare and are sorely needed more and more in this world.

Somewhere in the heavens, a saintly Gilbert and Sullivan troupe gained a wonderful voice and member . . .

John Humphrey

February 4, 2003

Roger had such enthusiasm for life and people and work. He threw himself wholeheartedly into all his activities--making a video on intellectual property protection, learning a dance for G&SVLO, selecting and setting up a new PC. Rather than be an outsider, he became the social glue that held the 3M technical community together. He always had encouraging words, and that great sunny smile that Mike referred to, that made everyone feel like they really mattered to him. We were blessed with his presence in our lives.

Wendy, even though we worked with him here everyday, it's still hard to remember him without you. He spoke of you often, always with respect and admiration and love. Our prayers are with you -- God bless.

Patrick Zimmerman

February 4, 2003

Roger was a voice of wisdom during his time at 3M while working with the technical forum. He reminded us of its' history and values. He provided youngsters like me with prospective. Roger was a man of integrity. He was a man of humor and used it to break the tension of a situation as well as to teach. The world is a lesser place without Roger.

Waldyn Benbenek

February 4, 2003

Roger sang with us for twenty years, and I still felt as if I were meeting him after a long and fascinating life. It was wonderful to listen to him talk about his life in England and his coming the U.S.

He was fun to be with on stage. The first we appeared together, I asked what the attitude was of his character toward mine. He said, "I think I tolerate you."

It was wonderful to have his perspective as an Englishman and a world traveler. We shall all miss him a lot.

Lawrence Evans

February 4, 2003

Dear Dad,

From your loving son Lawrence. I will always miss you. You are clearly as much of a character as I am. We are expecting upwards of 300 people at your memorial service. The more the better in my opinion. You always appreciated a great celebration. Judging by the entries in this guest book you sure gave people a lot to celebrate about.

Lisa Horton

February 3, 2003

Roger was one of the great personalities of the Gilbert & Sullivan Very Light Opera Company. His cheer and enthusiasm (not to mention his perpetual photography) were among the things that made the 4 years I spent with the company the best and most memorable of my life. I will miss him very much. We love you, Wendy.

Erika Mittag

February 3, 2003

Roger's enthusiasm and generous spirit will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

Erika Mittag, Austin Tech Forum

Michael Griffin

February 2, 2003

Roger was a great friend and philosopher. His humor, beaming smile, and passion for guiding others at 3M will be missed dearly.

At 3M, in addition to his career, he was instrumental in founding the TF Flier, a 33 year-young newsletter which was read by 3M's technical community the world over and continues to this day. Everyone knew Roger...

As a friend of Roger's, I will miss his wisdom, his spirit, and help over the years. Wendy, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Michael

Geoffrey Nicholson

February 2, 2003

To a dear friend at 3M, a friend whom I played cricket with for 3M against the U of Mn. and a friend who made me smile so much. A friend that understood the meaning of freedom to pursue new ideas.

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