Dorothy A. Evans

Dorothy Ann (Lewis) Evans
Appleton

Age 93, died on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 at Rennes Health Center. Dorothy Ann was born in Twin Falls, Idaho on March 5, 1912, daughter of the late Arthur Leslie and Mary (Blean) Lewis. She married Arnold Evans on December 31, 1936 and he preceded her in death on September 21, 1988. Dorothy Ann lived in Salt Lake City, Utah until graduating from the University of Utah, specializing in music education. She then completed postgraduate work at the University of California, Berkeley.

Dorothy Ann came to Appleton in 1951, serving on the boards of directors of VNA, Salvation Army, YMCA Auxiliary, Appleton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and Actors Repertory Theater. She was also President of Fox Valley Symphony League, and Youth Choir Director at First Congregational U.C.C. She was active in PEO, Leaven, Habitat for Humanity, and the American Red Cross.

Dorothy Ann’s life was filled with music. She taught music in public schools in Utah and California. She was a member of the choir and served as pianist and an organist at the Appleton Congregational Church, and played at services at several other Appleton churches. She was an enthusiastic supporter of the music program at Lawrence University.

When she and Arnold first arrived in Appleton, they formed the Belles and Beaux square dancing club. They were Green Bay Packer season ticket holders through the Lombardi years and after, never missing a game, snow or shine. She enjoyed downhill and crosscountry skiing well into her 80s. She was an avid traveler; first with Arnold, and after his passing with her sister Hettie Peck. In her travels, she visited many of the popular destinations of the world, but did not hesitate to strike out for the less accessible, such as Malaysia, Pakistan, New Zealand, Slovenia, and Korea.

She is survived by her sons, David Arnold Evans and Trevor James Evans; her sister, Hettie Peck; three grandchildren: Thomas, Carl and Graham Evans; four great-grandchildren: Kameran and Ian Dage, and Nathaniel and Olivia Evans. Dorothy Ann was preceded in death by her son, Arthur Lewis Evans. The memorial service will be held at 10:00 am, on Monday, February 20, 2006 at FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 724 East South River Street, Appleton, with Rev. John McFadden officiating. Visitation will be held following the service. Her family suggests that memorial gifts be sent to Fox Valley Symphony League, American Red Cross, or Leaven, Inc.

WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
537 North Superior Street
Appleton 920-739-1231