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Lurabel Purrington Evans

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Birth	:	20 Nov 1921 Beemer, Cuming County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	9 May 2016 Miller, Hand County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Saint Lawrence Cemetery, Saint Lawrence, Hand County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.5292015, -98.9321976
Description	:	Lurabel Evans, 94, of Miller, passed away Monday, May 9, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Society in Miller. Funeral service was Thursday, May 12, 2016 at the First Presbyterian Church, Miller. Burial followed at the St. Lawrence Cemetery. Lurabel Purrington Evans was born on November 22, 1921 to Tracy and Iona (Snider) Purrington at her grandparents farm in Beemer, Nebraska. Her family moved to South Dakota in 1934. She attended school at Hiland Township and she went to high school in Saint Lawrence, graduating in 1940. She went on to General Beadle College for a one year... Read More	Lurabel Evans, 94, of Miller, passed away Monday, May 9, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Society in Miller. Funeral service was Thursday, May 12, 2016 at the First Presbyterian Church, Miller. Burial followed at the St. Lawrence Cemetery. Lurabel Purrington Evans was born on November 22, 1921 to Tracy and Iona (Snider) Purrington at her grandparents farm in Beemer, Nebraska. Her family moved to South Dakota in 1934. She attended school at Hiland Township and she went to high school in Saint Lawrence, graduating in 1940. She went on to General Beadle College for a one year teaching certificate. Her teaching career spanned over 16 years. In April of 1945, she married Staff Sargent Albert Evans, in November of 1947, they welcomed a son, Jimmie. They resided in Hiland township until 1959, then moved to Miller. Lurabel was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Sunshine Birthday Club, TOPPS, Rainbow Welcome Club and Red Hats. She enjoyed reading, sewing,and crossword puzzles. Lurabel enjoyed going to rodeos and camping with Bub, she also loved her several dogs, especially Louie. To all who knew Lurabel she was never seen without wearing one of her many hats. A trip of a lifetime for Lurabel was when she went with Russel and Marcia Purrington to Canada and Alaska. She is survived by her grandsons: David Evans and Mike Evans; granddaughter, Deb (David) Roth; her great-grandchildren: Laura and Justin Evans, Heidi Roth and Shane Evans; sister, Ellen Parmely; daughter-in-law, Karen Evans; sisters-in-law: Gladys Jensen-Reynolds, Joanne Evans, Elaine (Darrell) Peterman, and Marcia Purrington; brother-in law, John Evans; and a host of nieces and nephews. Lurabel was preceded in death by her parents, Tracy and Iona Purrington; husband, Albert; son, Jimmie; brothers: James and Russell; brothers-in-law: Wayne Parmely, Howard Jensen, Ivan Reynolds, Francis Evans, and Gene Evans; sister-in-law, Cecil Boalias; and a great-granddaughter, Ashley Roth. Reck Funeral Home, Miller

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Lurabel Purrington Evans's memorial is located at: Saint Lawrence Cemetery, Saint Lawrence, Hand County, USA.
When did Lurabel Purrington Evans death?
Lurabel Purrington Evans death on 9 May 2016 in Miller, Hand County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 44.5292015
Longitude: -98.9321976

Family Members:

Parent

Tracy James Purrington

(1890 - 1953)

Iona Snider Purrington

(1895 - 1978)

Spouse

Albert D. “Bub” Evans

(1916 - 1988)

Siblings

Ellen Iona Purrington Parmely

(1923 - 2021)

James T. Purrington

(1929 - 1981)

Children

Jimmie Ray Evans

(1947 - 2014)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Lawrence Cemetery
Saint Lawrence, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5292015, -98.9321976

2. Saint Ann's Cemetery
Miller, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5222015, -98.9732971

3. G A R Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.5078011, -98.9858017

4. Hillcrest Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.5207000, -99.0006100

5. Beulah Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.6060982, -98.8060989

6. Sunbeam Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.6777992, -98.8407974

7. Saint Josephs Catholic Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4574400, -98.7100400

8. Wessington Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4569016, -98.7102966

9. Morningside Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.5147018, -99.1903000

10. Alden Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.6775017, -99.1203003

11. Burdette Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.7002983, -98.7869034

12. McCord Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.3998500, -98.6673100

13. Buffalo Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.6918983, -98.6853027

14. Howell Cemetery
Miller, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7757988, -98.9766998

15. Rosehill Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2980995, -98.7731018

16. Saint Johns Cemetery
Tulare, Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7202988, -98.6600037

17. Mount Calvary Cemetery
Polo, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7827988, -99.1097031

18. Sand Creek Cemetery
Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3055800, -98.6791200

19. Garfield Cemetery
Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6622009, -98.5535965

20. Ebenezer Baptist Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2106018, -98.9056015

21. Bonilla Cemetery
Bonilla, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5830994, -98.4835968

22. Saint Michaels Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.8302994, -99.1106033

23. Cedar Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2775002, -99.2238998

24. New Zion Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2043991, -98.8206024