Andrew Jesse Van Evera

Andrew Jesse Van Evera, 44, died of injuries sustained in an accident while running on Saturday, January 23, 2016. His life was filled with family, work, and play. Andy received a degree in Electrical Engineering from Clemson University. He was a professional engineer with CH2M Hill in Spartanburg. He enjoyed being involved in the Old Boy's Rugby Club, and he had a passion for the triathlon. Over the last decade, Andy competed in numerous triathlons in South Carolina and beyond—including two Ironman Distance races. He was a loving husband, father and friend. He is survived by his loving family, his wife of 17 years, Becky Hobart Van Evera and their three children, Kyler Revard Van Evera, Garrett Power Van Evera, and Camryn Drew Van Evera, all of the home; his mother, Carol Ann Durard and her husband, Don of Reston, VA; his brother, Bill Van Evera and his wife, Angeline of Vienna, VA; and countless friends. He was predeceased by his father Jesse Rynier Van Evera. He was a communicant of St. Peter's Episcopal Church. A Service of Remembrance will be Saturday, January 30, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Peter's Episcopal Church with the Reverend Furman Buchanan officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at Clements Farm, 563 E. Suber Rd., Greer, SC. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: The Andy Van Evera Rugby Fund at Clemson University Foundation, PO Box 1889, Clemson SC 29631.