Evelyn Newcomb

Newcomb, Evelyn Louisa Wife, Mother, Grandmother February 23, 1918 - July 5, 2006 Survived by loving and devoted husband, Kenneth, of 57 years; precious and dear daughters, Janet Spatafore and husband Craig, Cheryl Howard and husband Jeff, Joanne Jirak and husband Bob; dearest grandchildren, David and wife Susie Spatafore, Jeffrey Spatafore, Michael and Laura Howard, Jennifer Keenan and husband Ryan, Kimberly Ganzel and husband Bob, and Daniel Jirak. Evelyn graduated from the Minnesota School of Business and worked for many years at the Minnesota Department of highways as Private Secretary to the Engineer of Plans and Survey. In the 1950's she returned to work there as Private Secretary to the Chief of Appraisers and Director of Ramsey County Court, Courthouse in St. Paul. Evelyn was very active in church and school work. She organized and served as Choir Mother for the Jr. and Sr. Choirs at the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church (now St. Annes), Sunfish Lake, for many years. In the 1980's she typed her church's newsletter the "Trinity Belle". In April 1985 she went through Cursillo in Christianity and was chosen as a member of "Daughters of the King", an honorary religious group at their church. For eight years she served as Bluebird and Campfire Leader. Evelyn served as Chairperson on several committees for the Riverview School Board for nine years and was elected and honored as "Mother of the Year" for her many volunteer endeavors. Evelyn was a very caring, generous person, always willing to help others. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. Her special joy was her family. Evelyn was an accomplished porcelain artist. At the early age of eight years old she won First Place Premium at the MN State Fair for her many drawings. She received many ribbons for her outstanding work and gave many of her paintings to loved ones as gifts. She taught porcelain painting and gave demonstrations at schools. She was a charter member of the Porcelain Art Guild where she was active for many years. One of the many highlights of her life was traveling with her husband Ken and friends to five European countries. Preceded in death by parents, Louisa and William Perron; sisters, Violet, Ethel, and Lillian; brothers Clifford and Walter. Survived by sister, Amanda Baars and husband Marcus; sisters-in-law, Dorothy and Delta; many friends, cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral service Saturday, July 8, 2006, 12:00 Noon at the Church of the Epiphany Episcopal Church, 4900 Nathan Avenue North, Plymouth (Hwy 169 @ 49th Ave No). Visitation Friday, July 7, 2006, 5-8 PM at Washburn-McReavy DuSchane Chapel, 4239 West Broadway, Robbinsdale and one hour prior to service at the church. Interment Acadia Park Cemetery. Washburn-McReavy DuSchane Chapel 763-537-2333

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Evelyn Newcomb

July 7, 2006

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