Mary B. Evans
August 5, 1940 ~ September 30, 2012
Mary B. Evans, 72, of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, September 30, 2012, at St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 5, 2012, at New Disciples of Cedar Rapids, a store front located at 2000 Wiley Blvd. SW, Suite 103, Cedar Rapids, by Pastor Stasia Fine. Visitation: 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include her husband, Martin; daughter, Lisa (Don) Phillips of Cedar Rapids; two grandchildren, Sydnee Phillips and Savanna Phillips; brothers, Francis (Carol) Becker of Cedar Rapids; Richard (Sharon) Becker of Waterloo, Iowa, Harold (Mary Ellen) Becker of Mesa, Arizona, and Junior (Tina) Becker of California; and many nieces and nephews. Mary was born August 5, 1940, in La Porte City, Iowa, the daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Roth) Becker. She married Martin Evans in Cedar Rapids on August 2, 1975. She worked for the Albert family and Citywide Cleaners for nearly 50 years, currently as a seamstress. Mary was an elder at New Disciples of Cedar Rapids, where she coordinated special event and funeral luncheons. She also served on the board of directors for the Ecumenical Center of Cedar Rapids for many years. She enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles, and her dog, Buddy. Mary was a special person and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Pauline Ivie; and brothers, Vincent Becker and Anthony Becker.
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Marty,Lisa, and Family
I was sorry to read of Marys passing. Wow what memories I have spending time with you both. Good times. Mary was a wonderful lady. Very giving and great cook. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope your memories help ease your pain. She will be missed by many.
Sharon Mershon
formerly married to Larry Oellrich
Lisa, Don, Sydnee, and Savannah
I was shocked and saddened to hear about the passing of your mom and grandmother. I know you are a very close family and that this loss leaves a big hole in your hearts.
I have very much enjoyed getting to know Mary over the years and will miss seeing her at church. She was a true believer and shared her faith with everyone in many ways.
Keeping you close in my thoughts and prayers.
Lynn
Martin , Lisa & Family,
so sorry to hear about the passing of Mary. She was a special, caring woman and we feel privileged to have known her. God bless your family and we hope you find peace in Mary’s faith.
We’re so sorry for your loss. Mary was a great aunt and she will be missed by all who ever had a chance to know her.I have many memories of her making my b-day cakes growing up as well as my weddind cake, and the cake for Logan’s dedication at church. I loved her carrot cake and even had to have an extra sheet cake at my wedding to share how great her carrot cake was. As a kid I always heard how great of a cook Mary was and a hard worker. I know she was,she flooded several times and rebuilt.During the 1993 flood,Mary stopped the house cleanup, went to the church way into the middle of the night & made my sisters wedding cake & didn’t cancel.I also will always remember going skating with Mary & Lisa after she made us lunch. I don’t know what lunch was but the dessert I will never forget.It was probably 30 yrs. ago but it was the greatest thing to me at the time & has left a life long impression.(layered pudding in a great big glass. For a kid it wasn’t sm. & it was in a real glass,that could break!!!!! kids usually get plastic- Mary made me feel special.Lastly all the alterations as a kid & then my wedding dress. Mary will always have a place in my heart for having me in hers-We made memories that will last forever, we all grew older & families bigger,& time spent together less,which will now be regreted- Love always your niece Kathy (bug-Evans) Ted,Logan Poohl
My sympathies to the Evans family. May God always be with you.
RIP Aunt Mary.I wish I could of gotten to know you better but the once a year get to gethers at christmas were special times for me, even though I may not of shown it or said it. Out of all the aunts and uncles i have you are the only one i have memories of. There was always lots of special goodies at your house around christmas time. And when you raised your voice in disapprovement at us kids it was a nice voice and not mean and scarry. You always made time to see mom when she was in the hospital and i know that ment a lot to her. When I got older and it was apple pie season I always look forward to seeing you at mom and dads’. You had a very special skill, (patients) who else could teach a person how to put a zipper pull in a coat over the phone.
I Love You Aunt Mary.
Sympathy to all of Mary’s family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.
So sorry to hear about your loss. She was a beautiful person and will be missed by all of those lives she touched.
It saddens me to hear of Mary’s passing, she was a delight to work with and I know will be greatly missed by all who knew her. God now has an incredible angel beside him today. My deepest sympathy is extended to Mary’s family, especially Sydnee and Savanna, there wasn’t a day that went by that she worked for me that you two were not talked highly about, she loved you so very much!
Martin, Lisa, and Family,
I was shocked to hear of Mary’s death. John has informed us that she was in the hospital but we had all hoped for a quick recovery.
I will remember Mary’s Christmas cookies, and I loved her potato salad, it was the best.
She was a great person, and will be missed. May your memories of her delightful self help you in the years to come.
Our prayers and condolences go out to you all. Mary was my cousin.
Dear Martin and Lisa,
I am so sorry to hear about Mary’s passing. I always enjoyed working with her and was in awe of all her talent. I loved her street smarts, and she never let anyone pull anything over on her. She was definately one of a kind and will be missed. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Paula
Mary was my mentor and good friend. I will miss her dearly. She was a wise and wonderful person.
I would like to send my condolence to the family. I worked with Mary, she was the sweetest person & we had so much fun, she had the greatest since of humor & I can just hear her laugh. She will be greatly missed. The picture you posted of Mary is just beautiful. All my sympathy & love. Bev Moriarty
Ray and Gerry would like to send thier thoughts and prayers to you all. They would like to have extended condolences in person and shared with the family, but are unable to because of illness.
I recently learned of Mary’s passing.
My sympathies. Mary was a unique
individual,who was blessed with many talents and she made use of all.Mary could always be counted on.I would think of Mary everyday.She was very proud of her family.You were very lucky to have had her. We all were. Very sorry for your loss.