Evelyn Espelin, of Richland, WA, formerly of Helena, MT, passed away on March 4, 2017 at Kadlec Hospital in Richland, WA. She was born June 16, 1929 in Unionville, MO and lived most of her life in Helena, MT. She was predeceased by her former husband, Dr. Donald Espelin, her daughter and son-in-law, Lois and Mike Anderson and her daughter and son-in-law, Diana and Jack Kovis. Evelyn was retired from the Red Cross in Helena, MT as the Director, she was a former President of Soroptimist International Heritage Club of Helena, and her recent passion was making cards with the wonderful ladies of the card club in Helena. In Washington, she was active in the Kadlec Auxiliary, Tuesday Sewing Group. She added a little “Grandma Love” to each pillow she sewed.
Survivors include her daughters Connie (Mike) Fullmer of Richland, WA and Jenny (Don) Norrid of Helena, MT; sons Rick (Sarah) Espelin of Trapper Creek, Alaska and Scott (Lisa) Espelin of Butte, MT and 15 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
A service celebrating Evelyn’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 8th at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave. A reception will follow the service in the social hall of the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Soroptimists International Heritage Club, P.O. Box 6467, Helena, MT. 59604.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Her Life
11:00 am
Saturday April 8, 2017
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana
Helena, Montana 59602
Luncheon
Immediately following the Celebration of her Life
Saturday April 8, 2017
Social Hall of the Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Avenue
Hele, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Celebration of Her Life
11:00 am
Saturday April 8, 2017
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana
Helena, Montana 59602
Luncheon
Immediately following the Celebration of her Life
Saturday April 8, 2017
Social Hall of the Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Avenue
Hele, Montana 59602
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Tom and Paula says
Dear Jenny and Family,
Tom and I are sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dawn Harrell(poirier) says
Dear Jenny,
My heart goes out to you. I know how hard it is to lose your mother.
Call me if you want to talk, 406-459-8662,
Love, dawn “Bon”
Janice Padilla says
Our condolences Lisa and Scott and family may god bless you all during this sad time and always may he bring comfort to you all
Janice and Andres Padilla
Nancy Espelin says
My love goes out to all of you guys.
I am so glad I got to see your mom again last year!!! She was always the most thoughtful, loving and kind aunt anyone could want! She was still sharp as a tack and witty and those lovely smiling eyes are forever embedded in my memory.
Bill & Judy Coddington says
Dear Espelin’s very sorry to read about your mom’s passing – she was a rock-solid person that we really admired.
Bill & Judy Coddington
Florence Armagost says
Family of Evelyn
Many prayers for each of you. Evelyn was a sweetheart, with an ear for listening and a heart ready to help. May your memories bring you comfort and peace.
Chick Rolling says
Years ago I had the opportunity to work with Evelyn at Red Cross. I was a volunteer, she was staff, but she was the “glue” that kept us together. From admin stuff to field support, Evelyn was there to assist, direct, lead, followup and …. you name it. I held her in high regard then and that continues to today.
Chick Rolling
Sandy Bradford says
Dear Jenny and Don (and Lacey) – Heartfelt sympathies to you in the loss of your Mom (and Grandmother). With special caring, Sandy Bradford
Donna j Bast says
What a beautiful lady always smiling and full of love. Enjoyed her presence in the Kadlec sewing group.