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Evelyn E. Brown Evelyn Elizabeth (Beck) Brown, 90, of
Leola, passed away Saturday September 15, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Elsie and
John Beck. She was the wife of the late
Adam J. Brown with whom they celebrated 65 years of marriage. Evelyn was preceded in death by her son, Jere
Brown.
Evelyn is survived by Kim Brown wife of
Jere, Jim (David Boland), Cindy (Tom Thorpe). Grandmother to Matthew Brown
(Jenna), Tyler Brown (Kaitlin), and Great-Grandchildren Miles, Ella, Judson. Evelyn was also preceded in death by her 7
siblings.
Evelyn was a graduate of Hempfield High School.
She worked for RCA corporation and Servomation at New Holland Machine.
Evelyn had a lifelong passion for athletic
competition which began in her teens as a slow pitch softball pitcher, continuing
well into her 60's. She excelled in
softball, bowling, and volleyball. As
an avid Senior Olympic athlete, she earned many medals for various competitive
events into her late 80's.
Evelyn cherished spending time with her
family, children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren. She enjoyed spending
time at the family mountain retreat in Bradford County. At the
family retreat Evelyn would enjoy outdoor sports, hunting, snowmobiling and
late night poker games. Evelyn was an
avid gardener where she spent many hours tending to her flowers.
Evelyn
was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles.
Evelyn was married at Zion Lutheran church
where she was a life member; where she established many lifetime relationships.
Funeral services will be held at Zion Lutheran Church, 18 Quarry Road, Leola, PA on Wednesday September 19th, 2018 at 2pm with interment following in the adjoining Trumbauer Memorial cemetery. Friends may call from 1 to 2pm at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church Endowment Fund in memory of Evelyn E. Brown. Send Your Condolences: |