Evans, Michael 1960-2009

EVANS, THOMAS, KEMP

Posted By: Ernie Braida (email)
Date: 11/7/2009 at 09:55:52

Funeral services for Michael Evans, age 48 of Knoxville, formerly of Beacon, will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at Winfield-Evans-McCleery Funeral Home in Knoxville. Interment will be in Coalport Cemetery in Marion County.

Michael passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2009 in Comfort House of Pella. Friends may call at the funeral home after 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday where the family will be present from 6:00-8:00 p.m. that evening. Memorial contributions may be made to Comfort House of Pella and the Knoxville Humane Society.

Michael was born July 18, 1960 in Oskaloosa, Iowa, the son of Richard and MaryLou Thomas Evans. He was raised in Beacon, Iowa and Graduated from Oskaloosa High School in 1978.He moved to Knoxville in 1985.

He married Valarie Kemp on January 3, 1986 in Oskaloosa.

Michael was a heavy equipment operator. He worked for McAinich Corporation, Hallett Materials in Des Moines, and was a foreman for S & S Quarries in Knoxville.

Michael enjoyed operating remote controlled vehicles of all types. He loved to go treasure hunting and was an avid fan of NASCAR Racing, following his favorite driver, Kevin Harvick. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and three dogs, Katie, Krissie and Kricket.

Michael passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2009, with his family at his side, at Pella Comfort House in Pella, Iowa, at the age of 48 years, eight months and four days.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Michael is survived by wife of Knoxville; one daughter, Bobbi Ludington (Kris) of Knoxville; one son, Jacob and fiancé, Tashia, of Pella; one sister, Cathy Evans of Beacon; two brothers, Rex of Beacon and Dickie of Oskaloosa; his mother of Beacon; three grandchildren, Kaytlynn Huffine, Paige Ludington and Haley Raye Evans; and many other relatives and friends.

Winfield Funeral Home March 25, 2009