Evelyn Louise Layne

December 16, 1923-March 11, 2016

Evelyn Layne of Colorado Springs, CO passed away March 11, 2016 in Castle Rock, CO.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, March 16, 11:00 AM, at the

Swan-Law Funeral Home in Colorado Springs. Graveside services will be

conducted at 2:00 PM that same day at the Elbert cemetery. Evelyn Louise Cantril was

born to Wilfrid and Nellie Cantril on December 16, 1923 in Elbert, Colorado.

Growing up she learned the values of ranch life and attended the Elbert

Christian Church. After High School Evelyn attended college in Pasadena, CA.

Following World War II, Evelyn married Paul Layne and they raised three

children while they lived and worked in Colorado. Evelyn is survived by her

sons David and Dan, daughter Becky, twelve grandchildren, and eighteen

great-grandchildren. Evelyn's brother Robert Cantril, of Englewood, CO,

preceded Evelyn in death last year. Evelyn lived much of her life in Colorado Springs,

and for many years was actively involved with Sunnyside Christian Church. She was a

part-time rock-hound and a full-time follower of Jesus. She will be missed by her

family and many friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the

Gideons International www.gideons.org