Evelyn (Bennett) Shore

Shore, Evelyn (Bennett) Completed her journey on 12 January 2015. Evelyn was born in Worchester, MA on October 6, 1925 to Maurice and Sadie Bennett. She graduated from North High in Portland, Maine in 1942. She received her Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts in Teaching from Simmons College in Boston. She married David on June 16, 1946 and they resided in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Florida. Evelyn moved to St. Paul, Minnesota in 2000. She was preceded in passing by David N. Shore, her husband of 54 years, as well as her sister Joan Rose, and granddaughter Mazie Shore. Evelyn was truly a Renaissance woman. In addition to the family roles accomplished so well, her interests were myriad. She designed and presented Five Thousand Years of Fashion, a show utilizing handmade period costumes modeled by woman in the organization contracting the presentation. After returning to school and obtaining her Masters' Degree, she began teaching high school English at Brookline High School in Massachusetts. Evelyn was known by faculty and students as a fair and dedicated instructor. She developed innovative, imagination stretching programs for disadvantaged youth. Upon moving to New Hampshire, she immersed herself in town politics. She became the chairperson of the Planning and Zoning Commission and was a sought after consultant for other municipalities. Upon moving to Florida, she found herself back in the community classroom teaching seminars on Robert Frost, Southern Poetry and The Jewish Presence in the Civil War. Evelyn moved to Minnesota in 2000 and into an independent / assisted living facility. Ever the academic, she created a program called Academy at Your Service© - The academy provided over 200 courses to hundreds of residents. All designed to stretch and challenge the aging brain. "Your mind does not retire because you do." Recipient of 2013 Spirit of Aging Award. Evelyn is survived by sons, Craig (Cheryl) of Sanford, NC, Maurice (Cynthia) of Carlisle, MA; daughter, Leslie of St Paul; Michelle Silverman of St. Paul; grandchildren, Zeke, David, Sarah, Tony, and Joey; and ten great-grandchildren. A special thank you to all the caregivers at NC Little Memorial Hospice, Edina. Memorials in lieu of flowers are preferred to Gilda's Club Twin Cities, Dana-Farber institute of Boston, and N. C. Little Memorial Hospice of Edina. Services will be held 11:30 AM on Sunday, Jan. 25 with visitation one hour prior to service at: www.Washburn-McReavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996 West 50th St. & Hwy 100

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Evelyn (Bennett) Shore

January 12, 2015

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Evelyn (Bennett) Shore

January 12, 2015

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