Clara Alice Evans, 91, of Arlington, WA, passed away March 19, 2015 in Everett, WA. She was born to Neles and Della Jongkryg January 10, 1924 in Lansing, IL. Clara enjoyed knitting, crocheting and Bible studies. She was a member of the Arlington Free Methodist Church. Clara was a faithful servant and was devoted to her family. She was strong, outgoing, loving and passionate about God’s Word. Preceding her in death was her loving husband of 67 years, Fred Evans in 2014, brother John Jongkryg and sister-in-law Geraldine Jongkryg. Surviving Clara are her children, Neil (Teresa) Evans of Mt. Vernon, WA, Betty (Dale) Soden of Marysville, WA; brother Bill (LaVona) Harvey; grandchildren, Mark Evans, David (Alicia) Evans, Rob (Laura) Evans, Brett Soden and 5 great-grandchildren. A viewing will take place Thursday, March 26, 2015, 1-5 p.m. at Weller Funeral Home, 327 N. MacLeod Ave., Arlington, WA. A funeral service will take place Friday, March 27, 2015, 11:00 a.m. at Weller with a graveside service to follow at 1:30 p.m. at Arlington Municipal Cemetery.
