Ellen R. Evans

She was born on September 6, 1927 in Clearfield, PA; the daughter of the late Elmer S. Owens and Leah F. (Walther) Owens. Ellen was married to Harry G. Evans on September 29, 1949, who preceded her in death on October 10, 2006.

She was a 1945 graduate of Clearfield Area High School and was an employee at Leitzinger’s Department Store in the 1970s. During WWII she worked in Washington D.C. as a typist for the Navy Department.

Mrs. Evans was a member of West Side United Methodist Church; where she was a member of the United Methodist Women, and served on the Finance committee and Administrative Board.

Ellen was a member and Worthy Matron of the Clearfield Chapter No. 379 Order of the Eastern Star, Mother Advisor of the Rainbow Girls, member of the Mt. Joy Grange, Brownie Leader, Cub Scout Den Mother, and a Hospital Chaplaincy volunteer. She loved to travel in the US and far away as Singapore.

Survived by three children: Elizabeth “Betsy” Evans of Clearfield, Rodney A. Evans and his wife Karen of Seal Rock, OR, and David S. Evans and his wife Margie of Poway, CA; five grandchildren: Daniel Evans of Norfolk, VA, Brian Evans of Washington D.C., Thomas Evans of Clearfield, Breanne Norberg of Lake Forest, CA, and Kyle Evans of Dover, DE; one great-grandchild,; one sister, Martha Jette of Tom’s River, NJ and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by one brother, George W. Owens; and two sisters, Donna Zimmerman and Marian Darrow.

There will be no public visitation. Interment will be in Crown Crest Memorial Park.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Trinity United Methodist Church of Clearfield with Pastor T.J. McCabe officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to West Side United Methodist Church, 317 Nichols St., Clearfield, PA 16830 or Clearfield EMS, 713 W. Front St., Clearfield, PA 16830.

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