Judith A. Evenson

Salem ~ On Sunday, November 7, 2010, Judy went on to be with our Father in heaven at the age of 66 and to join the love of her life Darrell Evenson who passed on October 31, 2007. She had been fighting Alzheimer’s disease and its complications for several years. She died at home surrounded by her loving family.

Judy was born in Salem, Oregon to Lloyd and Ruth Collins in 1944. She was one of three children – All Girls. She graduated from North Salem High School in 1962 and shortly after graduating she married the man of her dreams, Darrell Edwin Evenson. They soon began there family by having three children, Darren in 1966, Deven in 1968 and Davis in 1972. Judy was a remarkable woman who was full of life….she enjoyed being a housewife caring for her family (especially Darrell), going to the beach, gardening, painting, caring for animals, collecting and restoring antiques but most of all she enjoyed being with her family playing with her children and grandchildren. She was always strong willed and determined ~ never willing to give up. She was the true captain of the ship, Darrell definitely did what he was told by her and her only. She was a true giver, she never would ask for anything in return. She was a powerful wife, a wonderful mother, a spectacular grandma, a terrific sister ~ She was the Queen. She will be missed but never forgotten by all that knew and loved her.

Judy is survived by children: Darren (wife Joanna) of North Plains, and Davis (wife Tracie) of Salem and 5 grandchildren Colby, Caitlin, Carson, Devon, and Ella; her sisters Norma Gabriel and Patty Kubishta and her cat Mouse. Her death was preceded by her husband Darrell Evenson and her son Deven Evenson.

A funeral service will be held 1:00 pm on Thursday, November 11th, 2010 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, located at 1770 Baxter Rd. SE in Salem, Oregon 97306.

In lieu of flowers please make contributions to the Humane Society of the Willamette Valley or The Alzheimer’s Association for continued research in finding a cure. Arrangements are through Howell-Edwards-Doerksen Funeral Home; 1350 Commercial Street SE, Salem, Oregon.