Evie Jane Haworth

March 9, 1926 – July 27, 2019

Evie Jane Haworth went home to her Savior on July 27, 2019 in Everett, Washington. She was 93 years old. She was born on March 9, 1926 in Dallas, Iowa to Alma and Jane Williams. She had 7 brothers and 2 sisters. After WWII while Evie worked as an inspector at an aircraft shop in Kansas City, Kansas she met Milton L Haworth. They married on May 3, 1947. Evie and Milt moved to Oregon to drill water wells and later moved to Seattle, Washington where they raised their 5 children.

Milt and Evie were members of Rainer Ave Free Methodist Church. It is here that they came to know Jesus as their personal Savior and met many dear friends. Evie loved welcoming people into her home. Many Sundays after church people gathered for dinner and fellowship. Her house was always open to family, friends, or anyone else who wanted to join in. Evie’s house was constantly packed with people, laughter and music. Her children would get together and sing hymns and songs while her boys played their guitars. Evie always had food for whoever came and she enjoyed all the activity and singing when they got together.

One couldn’t help but feel loved around Evie. She valued people and relationships. She loved playing with children. She fostered many babies and young children. Evie loved it when people came to visit She especially loved it when her great grandchildren visited. She always wanted to be in the middle of whatever they were doing. She did not want to miss out on anything. Evie was nurturing, lighthearted, caring and her children never heard her complain. She loved the Lord and was always a reminder of His grace, kindness, and compassion. She was a blessing to all who knew her. Her beautiful smile will be missed.

She is preceded in death by her father and mother as well as 6 of her brothers, 2 sisters, her husband Milt and sons Milt Jr. and Vernon.

She is survived by her brother Paul Williams of Marysville, Washington and her son Ron (Becky) Haworth of Port Orchard, Washington; daughters Janine (Steve) Ripley of Everett, Washington and Myrle Haworth of Covington, Washington. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren.

Evie was laid to rest at Greenwood Memorial Park in Renton, Washington on August 6, 2019. A celebration of her life will be held at Rainier Ave Free Methodist Church