Evelin Luise Reynolds's life story begins on January 25, 1942. Evelin was born in the middle of the 2nd World War in Kiel (in the north of Germany). She was the only child of her parents Ruth-Lilly Nordmeyer, maiden name Doerr, and Helmut Nordmeyer.
Mother and daughter lived for a while in East Prussia (today's Poland). From there, they fled from the Russians in 1945 to Germany on a bicycle with their belongings and Felix, Evelin's Teddy bear (handmade in 1941 by her father's mother). Evelin did not get to know her father. He had died in 1945 in an attack near Dresden.
Evelin's mother was a life artist and an independent woman. Evelin grew up near Minden, a small German town, under these influences. She spoke English at an early age, listened to classical music, read a lot, played accordion, traveled with her mother, and spent time with her friends. Evelin completed school and training with good results.
One of her friends, with whom she was still in contact today, had emigrated to New York in 1964. Evelin followed. She immediately found work in New York. And later met her husband Jack Reynolds, to whom she had been married for several years. No children. Evelin enjoyed cultural life, volunteered at the Metropolitan Opera, learned to play tennis, and took in her first pair of cats, Gypsy and Jasper. In addition to working as a Sales Representative at KLM Royal Dutch Airline, Evelin studied history at Hunter College and graduated cum laude with a B.A. in 1985. Through KLM, Evelin traveled the world on standby, here are some places: Peru, Iran, Lebanon, Africa, Asia, Afghanistan, India, Nepal, Israel, Colombia, USA, Europe.
In 1990, Evelin moved to Washington D.C. Here, too, she enjoyed living a fulfilling life. She continued to work for KLM in Washington. From 2000 to 2018, she was the Executive Assistant to the Managing Director at Deutsche Telekom Inc.
She really was an organizational talent and a team player, but also an individual fighter.
Evelin bought her home in Heritage Harbour (Annapolis) in 2004. Until retirement in the spring of 2018, she took the bus to Washington in the morning and back in the evening. Countless alarm clocks in every room of her house still show how well-timed she was. Evelin lived in her house with Anna and Alfie, a pair of feline siblings. They were beautiful cats and her beloved companions for almost 20 years.
Finally retired, there was more time for tennis. Evelin was successful - often the number 1 of her team. Walking every day was good for her. Also, participation in the Bay bridge walk and Baltimore runs. She was a big fan of the Baltimore Ravens. Evelin liked horses, so she accompanied a friend to riding lessons and tournaments. Evelin loved to listen to opera broadcasts on the radio on Saturdays. Or to attend concerts. She was a fan of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra and its conductor J.-L. Novo. She read good books. Evelin liked to watch old movies in black and white or history documentaries. She loved conversations and delicious food with her friends. Going to a friend's farm for Halloween or 4th of July celebrations was great fun. She liked to laugh, even at herself. And if someone needed help, she helped. Some of Evelin’s friendships have lasted more than 65 years.
Evelin Luise Reynolds, 82, died on April 15, 2024, at her beloved home in Heritage Harbour, Annapolis with her teddy bear Felix by her side. Only a few weeks earlier, she had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the final stage. Despite this, Evelin still managed to sort things out and say "goodbye and Tschuess" to many people.
In the end, no family members are left behind because she and her only cousin (Frank Doerr, died in 1999) were the only children and their marriages were childless. But there remain the friends and companions who much appreciated and loved Evelin with all her facets.
We are left with the fondest memories of Evelin Luise Reynolds!
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