Evelyn Cushing

Evelyn Cushing, 85, of Camarillo, California passed away Mother’s Day, May 8, 2016. She was born Mother’s Day, May 11, 1930 to Clayton and Edith Nosher in Sierra Madre, California. Evelyn also resided in West Covina and Ventura.

On November 11, 1947 she married Bradford Cushing, the love of her life. They had four children and Evelyn was so proud to be a mother. Her family and friends were her priority and there was always a card from her for birthdays and holidays. She gave to them generously along with many charities. Evelyn loved to sing around the house and Christmas was her favorite holiday because she could shower those she loved with gifts.

She loved to go camping. Evelyn and Brad belonged to the Jewel Jypsies Trailer Club. Evelyn also loved to play cards, bingo, dominos, put together jig saw puzzles and create hooked rugs. Evelyn belonged to the Emblem Club of West Covina.

Evelyn worked as a young person in a pottery factory and also in a hardware store. When her babies were little she addressed envelopes as a job at home and later as extra help at the Post Office at Christmas time. After her children were in school she began working in the school cafeteria. She worked her way up to become the manager of West Covina High School cafeteria along with being over a satellite kitchen for many elementary schools. It was hard work but she was always a hard worker.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 48 years, her eldest son, Stephen Cushing and two grandchildren, Jenny and Heidi and a great grandchild.

She is survived by daughter-in-law, Elyse Cushing; daughter, Peg (Cliff) Hewlett; daughter, Gail (Mike) Morris; and son, Gary (Julie) Cushing. She also is survived by grandchildren, Roy Cushing, Adam (Liz) Cushing, Edith McCormick, Kyle (Erica) Hewlett, Trevor Hewlett, Nikki (Chris) Davies, Dr. Megan Morris, Michelle (Tanner) Patten, Melanie (Chris) Vallely, Melissa (Roger) Thompson, Michael (Mindy) Cushing, Nathan (Amber) Cushing, Garrett (Nicole) Cushing, T.J. (Samantha) Cushing, Christie (Brian) Altenberg, Amanda Hill (Sean) and Leanne Hill; and twenty-four great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Jean Embree; and nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 13, 2016, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, at Ted Mayr Funeral Home, 3150 Loma Vista Road, Ventura. A graveside service will take place on Saturday, May 14, 2016, 1:00 pm, at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, 5400 Valentine Road, Ventura.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Ted Mayr Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to TedMayrFuneralHome.com