Robert P. Evans

Robert P. Evans OGDEN – Robert P. Evans, beloved husband, devoted father, loving grandfather and great friend to many, peacefully passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2008 surrounded by his wife and children. He was a devoted Catholic and active member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Bob was born on a farm in Randall, Minnesota on January 19, 1927. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. He graduated from the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota in 1951. While in college he met his lovely wife, Mary. They were married June 13, 1953. They were members of their college choir and sang together throughout their married life. Bob began his career with Pillsbury Company in 1953 and moved to Ogden in 1958. In 1964 he founded Evans Grain. Bob was a successful businessman who was generous to his family, friends, employees, church and community. He served on the boards of many organizations and foundations including St. Benedict’s Hospital Advisory Board, St. Joseph’s Schools and Boosters, Utah/Idaho Grain Exchange, Advisory Board of the Federal Reserve, First Security Bank and Salt Lake Catholic Diocese. He was a member of the Ogden Golf & Country Club and the Boulders Golf Club, Carefree, AZ. Filled with energy, he was an avid skier, golfer and tennis player and spent many days fishing on Lake Powell and the lakes of Minnesota. He loved hunting at the Canada Goose & Duck Club and his Snake River farm in Idaho. His zest for life was infectious and brought untold enjoyment to many. He is survived by his wife, Mary and children, Meg (Steve) Chambers, Ogden, UT; Joan (Nicholas) Ahlf, Huntsville, UT; Susan Evans, San Diego, CA; John (Kelli) Evans, Burley, ID; Patty (Bradley) Todd, Sandy, UT; Nancy (Joe) Evans-Hazel, Flagstaff, AZ; Barbara (Jeff) Wogoman, Jackson, WY; and 19 grandchildren. Also surviving are one brother, Lawrence Evans, FL; and two sisters, Eleanor Thorson and Mary Ann Justin, both of MN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Ann Evans, brother, Joe, and granddaughter, Rose. Nothing gave him more pride and enjoyment than spending time with his large family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, June 30 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 514 – 24th Street. Friends may call at Lindquist’s Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd., on Sunday, June 29 from 6 to 8 p.m., where Holy Rosary will be recited at 8 pm. Interment, Lindquist’s Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch, 1718 Combe Road. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Catholic High School, 1790 Lake Street, Ogden, Utah 84401. Send condolences to the family at: www.lindquistmortuary.com