1936-2018
Jerry Payne Evans age 81, devoted father, grandfather and great- grandfather passed away on April 20, 2018 in St. George, UT due to complications of surgery. Jerry was born May 7, 1936 in Ogden, Utah to Ansil LeRoy and Beatrice Payne Evans. He grew up in the Ogden and Salt Lake area surrounded by his 7 brothers and sisters.
It didn’t take him long to find the love of his life. He married Renee Mickelsen on December 11, 1951. Many would say that he was “raised” by his wife Renee. They were married 61 years before Renee preceded him in death in 2012. I’m sure she had to go prepare everyone in Heaven for the “Party” that was about to arrive!
Jerry was a talented painting contractor, he retired as the Maintenance Supervisor from Holy Cross Hospital. Dad loved spending time with family and friends he considered family. Most weekends were spent camping, waterskiing, golfing and fishing, Jerry was an avid fisherman. He could get a fish even when no one else could get a bite! Jerry got along with everyone. He especially got along with the slot machines in Mesquite! He spent many hours there, making friends and making money. Jerry was the life of every party, he was a charming, handsome, social man who could make friends with anyone. He loved being the center of attention and was always ready with an inappropriate joke.
Jerry was a devoted father to Gerald Lee, Cheryl Richardson (Donald), Shauna & Darren as well as his “Fur Baby Buddy.” He was the best grandfather to Jesse, Eric, Cambria, Crystal, Courtney, Jordan, Caitlynn, Jamie, Makenzie, Kaila and Dominic. He is also survived by 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Renee, son Darren, daughter-in-law, Susan Pearce Evans, all brothers and sisters as well as both parents.
Funeral services will be Friday, April 27, 2018 at 2:00PM at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 South Highland Drive, SLC. There will be a visitation prior to the services at 1:00PM.
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