Our beloved father, grandfather and brother, Elmer Evans, age 81 passed away May 9, 1997 in his home in Sandy, due to complications of age.
Born June 1, 1915 in Huntington, Utah, a son of Taliesin and Elizabeth Annie White Evans. Married Margaret Milkovich Evans, May 3, 1941 in Castle Dale, Utah. Long time resident of Carbon County. Member of the LDS Church. Dad enjoyed spending time with his family. He loved his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dad loved the outdoors, especially the hunting trips and stream fishing. Worked as a coal miner for 25 years, retired from Murray Elevators. He had a talent of tying flies that he shared with his family and friends and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.Survived by his son, Larry (Corinne); daughters, Marlene Cotton, Liz Dotson, Cherie (Blaine) Collins, Mary (Allen) Fratto, 13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; sister, Elnora Hornbeck; brother, Marion Evans. Preceded in death by his wife, parents, sister, Jane Bone, and brother, Bill.
Graveside service will be held Tuesday 1:30 p.m. in Helper Cemetery. Friends may call Monday 6-8 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home 4330 South Redwood Rd, SLC, and Tues 12-1 p.m. at Mitchells Funeral Home, Price, Utah.
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