McEvoy, Jeffery James (1962 - 2020)

MCEVOY, PLUMB, KNUDSON, CARTER, BACKHAUS, ATEN, BROWN, HARRIS, ASHDOWN, COENEN, SORENSEN, GROSS, HELLER, NORDBY, FRANCISCO, WILLIAMS, HOLTZ, SWANSON

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 10/19/2020 at 08:58:08

Name of deceased: Jeffrey James McEvoy

Aged: 58 yrs, 6 mo, 25 days

Residence: Harlan, IA

Born: Feb. 12, 1962; Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, IA

Died: Sep. 6, 2020; Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Funeral services: Saturday, Sep. 26, 2020; Immanuel Lutheran Church, Harlan, IA; burial was in Bethany Cemetery, Kimballton, Shelby County, IA

Survived by: Wife, Randi McEvoy of Harlan, IA; daughters, Michelle Plumb (spouse, Paul) of Irwin, IA, Christie Knudson (spouse, Jack) of Irwin, IA, Robyn Carter (spouse, David Backhaus) of Albert Lea, MN, and Rachel Aten (spouse, Dave) of Blair, NE; sons, Bradley McEvoy (fiancé, Glory Brown) of Council Bluffs, IA, and Matthew McEvoy (fiancé, Michelle Harris) of Council Bluffs, IA; sister, Grace Ashdown (spouse, Glen) of Wayzata, MN; grandchildren, Alexandria Plumb of Omaha, NE, Hanna Knudson of Irwin, IA, Halle Coenen of Missouri Valley, IA, Gabriel and Jax Aten of Blair, NE, and Braelinn and Brooklyn McEvoy of Council Bluffs, IA; sisters-in-law, Vanessa (spouse, Allan) Sorensen of Missouri Valley, IA, Jean (spouse, Doug) Gross of Defiance, IA, and Joan (spouse, Daniel) Heller of Irwin, IA; brothers-in-law, Ronald (spouse, Rhonda) Nordby of Missouri Valley, IA, Don Francisco of Anderson, MO, Timothy (spouse, Joanna) Williams of Council Bluffs, IA, and Douglas Williams of Omaha, NE; father- and mother-in-law, Lloyd and Rosalie Williams of Missouri Valley, IA; aunt, Janice (spouse, Dick) Holtz of Walnut, IA; uncle, Darwin (spouse, Lynn) Swanson of Elk Horn, IA; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Harold J. and Delores (nee Swanson) McEvoy

Education: Graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School, Council Bluffs, IA, Class of 1980

Religious affiliation: Baptized and confirmed at St. Mark's Methodist Church, Council Bluffs, IA

Military service: no information provided

Marriage: Randi (last name not provided); April 5, 2003; Immanuel Lutheran Church, Harlan, IA

Employment: After graduation from high school, he worked at the United States Checkbook Co. until 1988. Because of his love for music, Jeff started and operated his own DJ service from 1981 until 2007. During that time, he also created and ran Litho-Ray, Inc. until he started at Mahle Engine Components USA in 1992 (formerly known as Dana Corp). During his 28 years there, Jeff completed the Tool and Die Journeyman program in May 2000 and held the title of Government Certified Tool and Die Journeyman. He also continued his education and, in 2008, earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Warren National University.

Hobbies/Interests: enjoyed camping, fishing, watching movies, playing the guitar or doing woodworking and designing fixtures with steel; was an avid coin collector and a huge Star Trek fan; loved going dancing with Randi, attending his grandkids' events and family get-togethers

Sources: harlanonline.com; kjan.com; pauleyjones.com