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Patsy Ruth Owens Evans

Birth	:	29 Aug 1927 Colfax, Jasper County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	15 Feb 2018 Story City, Story County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Colfax Cemetery, Colfax, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.6705704, -93.2432480
Description	:	Patsy Ruth (Owens) Evans was born in Colfax, Iowa on August 29, 1927, to Vera and Dave Owens, and died on February 15, 2018, at Bethany Life in Story City, Iowa, where she had resided since November. A 1945 graduate of Colfax High School, she married Frank B. Evans on September 4, 1949. They were married until his death in 1993. In 1951, they welcomed a daughter, Mary Kathryn (Katy), who preceded her in death in 2014. Patsy resided in Colfax until 2012. Before she married she worked at Maytag in Newton. She served as the organist of... Read More	Patsy Ruth (Owens) Evans was born in Colfax, Iowa on August 29, 1927, to Vera and Dave Owens, and died on February 15, 2018, at Bethany Life in Story City, Iowa, where she had resided since November. A 1945 graduate of Colfax High School, she married Frank B. Evans on September 4, 1949. They were married until his death in 1993. In 1951, they welcomed a daughter, Mary Kathryn (Katy), who preceded her in death in 2014. Patsy resided in Colfax until 2012. Before she married she worked at Maytag in Newton. She served as the organist of the First United Methodist Church, presiding over almost 60 years' worth of Sunday services, weddings, funerals, and holidays. She was heavily involved in United Methodist Women, and served as a delegate to the United Methodist Church of Iowa annual conference for many years. She was also a frequent accompanist for the Order of the Eastern Star, serving alongside her husband when he was Worthy Grand Patron. In addition to her church activities, she was a lifelong member of PEO and served several terms on the board of the Colfax Library. She also thoroughly enjoyed listening to elementary students read, among her numerous community activities. In 2012, her declining health necessitated that she move to Ames to live with her daughter's family. Upon her daughter's death, she moved into Bickford Senior Living in Ames, where she remained until her move to Bethany. Patsy is survived by her son-in-law, Matt Darbyshire, and her granddaughter, Megan Darbyshire. Additionally, she is survived by her brother, David (Margaret) Owens, and nephew Mark (Becky) Owens, and their daughters, Kara and Gina. Services will be held on Tuesday, February 20, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. at the Colfax United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Colfax Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 9:30 until service time on Tuesday at the church. Memorials may be made in Patsy's name to the First United Methodist Church in Colfax or the Colfax Public Library.

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Where is Patsy Ruth Owens Evans's memorial?
Patsy Ruth Owens Evans's memorial is located at: Colfax Cemetery, Colfax, Jasper County, USA.
When did Patsy Ruth Owens Evans death?
Patsy Ruth Owens Evans death on 15 Feb 2018 in Story City, Story County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.6705704
Longitude: -93.2432480

Family Members:

Parent

Dave Owens

(1906 - 1986)

Vera Cathryn Terpstra Owens

(1906 - 1988)

Spouse

Frank Boyce Evans

(1923 - 1993)

Siblings

Children

Mary Kathryn “Katy” Evans Darbyshire

(1951 - 2014)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Colfax Cemetery
Colfax, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6705704, -93.2432480

2. Slaughter Cemetery
Colfax, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6869011, -93.2091980

3. Shipp Cemetery
Oswalt, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6972108, -93.2668723

4. Rorabaugh Cemetery
Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6666985, -93.1836014

5. McKeever Cemetery
Colfax, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7192001, -93.2517014

6. Waveland Cemetery
Prairie City, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6048000, -93.2338000

7. Fisher Cemetery
Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7392006, -93.2508011

8. Westview Cemetery
Prairie City, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6000000, -93.2422000

9. Greencastle Cemetery
Green Castle, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7431000, -93.2654000

10. Sugar Grove Cemetery
Newton, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6775017, -93.1406021

11. Mitchellville Cemetery
Mitchellville, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6724790, -93.3505460

12. Mound Prairie Pioneer Cemetery
Newton, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6222000, -93.1546000

13. Sams Pioneer Cemetery
Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7472000, -93.3016968

14. Prairie Belle Cemetery
Prairie City, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5980690, -93.3137360

15. Iowa Industrial School for Girls Cemetery
Mitchellville, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6606950, -93.3676460

16. Franklin Cemetery
Franklin Township, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7145267, -93.3807206

17. Moffitt Family Cemetery
Newton, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7163789, -93.1001995

18. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Newton, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6879920, -93.0893000

19. Union Chapel Cemetery
Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7869301, -93.2329025

20. Graham Cemetery
Mingo, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7839500, -93.3182140

21. Rinehart Cemetery
Prairie City, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5344009, -93.2288971

22. Vandalia Cemetery
Vandalia, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5461000, -93.3193970

23. Perin Cemetery (Defunct)
Clyde, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8088930, -93.2432600

24. Bridges Cemetery
Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7571983, -93.0963974