Evelyn Pearl Goldamer

Evelyn was born August 6, 1924 to Harry A. Mathews and Ledea Yeske in Birchdale, Minnesota. She was one of 12 children.

She was married to Louis Goldamer on July 8, 1944. Together they raised 3 boys.

Evelyn was predeceased by her parents, husband Louis; brothers Henry, Robert, George, Jim, Roland, Wesley, Elmer, Kenneth and sisters Mildred, Edna and Ethel.

Evelyn was a homemaker until her husband Louis’ death, after which she completed nurses training and worked in the nursery at LaVerendrye Hospital until her retirement. After retirement, Evelyn enjoyed gardening, helping others through volunteer work with numerous organizations including Church of the Lutheran Hour, Horticultural Society and Rainycrest.

She is survived by sons James (Mary Ann) of Aurora, ON Gary of Hemet, California and Bruce (Cheryl) of Fort Frances; grandchildren Stefani, Curtis, Matthew, Jason, Scott, Shauna as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held on Friday, February 21, 2014 from 7 until 8 p.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances, ON.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 10 a.m. at Church of the Lutheran Hour in Fort Frances, ON.

Pastor Jacob Quast will officiate with a family interment at Riverview Cemetery in Fort Frances, ON.

Pallbeareres will be James Goldamer, Gary Goldamer, Bruce Goldamer, Curtis Goldamer, Matthew Goldamer and Jason Goldamer.

If friends so desire in memoriam donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 920 Frenette Avenue, Fort Frances, ON, P9A 3N4.

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