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Evelyn Lorriene Eby |
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June 16, 1929 ~ November 5, 2015 |
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November 9, 2015 |
 Evelyn Lorriene Eby, 86, went to be with the
Lord on November 5, 2015. She passed away
peacefully in the Boundary Community Hospital
surrounded by her family. Funeral services were
held Saturday, Nov. 7th at the Bonners Ferry
Trinity Lutheran Church, with interment in
Grandview Cemetery.
Evelyn was born June 16, 1929 in Halliday, North
Dakota to George and Olga Johnson. In 1944, her
family including 5 siblings, moved to Auburn,
Washington. Shortly after, Evelyn moved to
Naples, Idaho to live with her grandparents,
Fred and Lina Braton.
On August 1, 1946, she married Donald Eby in
Libby, Montana. They made Bonners Ferry their
home, where they raised their eight children.
Early in Evelyn's adult life she worked at the
hospital sharing her caring spirit. Following
her work at the hospital, Evelyn spent many
years baking at the Boundary County school
district in the lunch room where she became
affectionately known as the lunch lady.
Throughout life, Evelyn enjoyed spending time
with her family, opening her home to large
family gatherings. She loved knitting and
gardening. Late in life Evelyn could often be
found out working in her yard. She was a
faithful member of the Trinity Lutheran Church
where she served often and attended Women's
Circle.
Evelyn is preceded in death by her parents
George and Olga Johnson, husband Donald, son
Russell, sisters Norma, Darlene, Vivian, and
brothers Caroll and Victor.
She is survived by children Bernice Mesenbrink;
Willard and Sandy Eby; Larry and Hazel Eby;
Joyce and David Moseley; Darrell Eby; Diane and
John Fry, Mark and Pauline Eby; Corey and
Christa Eby; 23 grandchildren, 41
great-grandchildren and 2 great
great-grandchildren. |
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