Paul Benton Evans

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Stolte Shed, 315 S.W. Third Ave., Cedaredge.

Survivors include his wife, Alma; two sons, Paul D. and Jon B.; two daughters, LaVerne Curry and Lara Bracciante; one sister, Wanda Stefandis; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions to Friends of Cedaredge Animal Control, P.O. Box 853 Cedaredge 81413, or Teachers’ Scholarship Fund, 7655 2075 Road, Delta 81416.

Paul B. Evans

July 24, 1928 - January 4, 2014

Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Paul Benton Evans of Cedaredge passed away peacefully on January 4, 2014.

In addition to his wife, Alma (Stewart), of 44 years, Paul is survived by his sister, Wanda Stefanidis; his four children, Paul D. Evans (Sherry); Jon B. Evans (Barbara); LaVerne (Evans) Curry (Mark), and Lara Evans Bracciante (Anthony); ten grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his sister, Vera Holmes, and a grandson, Paul David Evans, Jr.

A lover of the outdoors and animals, Paul was a longtime Grand Junction resident and owner of Clifton Auto Sales. He also worked for School District 51 for 13 years as an auto mechanic teacher. Prior to that, he owned and operated North Avenue Conoco and Lincoln Park Conoco, and began his career as an airplane mechanic for United Airlines for 13 years in San Francisco.

Paul spent his youth in Houston and Austin and joined the Merchant Marines in 1944, too young to be in the regular branches but determined to contribute to his country during its time of need.

Paul exemplified a life well lived.

A celebration of his life will be held January 10th at 2:00 p.m. at Stolte Appleshed, 315 SW 3rd Ave., Cedaredge.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Friends of Cedaredge Animal Control, PO Box 853, Cedaredge, CO 81413 or Teachers' Scholarship Fund, 7655 2075 Rd., Delta, CO 81416.

Published in The Daily Sentinel on Jan. 7, 2014