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Evelyn was welcomed to this world on January 17, 1939 by her father, Noel Edward Kingman, and mother, Elender Marie Kingman (Alvey). Evelyn went to sleep on December 6, 2018 at Salem Hospital in Salem, Oregon. She blessed her family, friends and community for nearly 80 years. She cherished 61 years married to her only truelove, Richard Eugene McConnell. They were married on April 14, 1956. Richard went to sleep on June 25, 2017.
Evelyn was first and foremost a loving and steadfast mother. Her maternal strength was a foundation that supported 4 children, 11 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. Her loving family was her most precious accomplishment.
Evelyn had various jobs during her life but was most notably a talented baker and cake decorator. She enjoyed volunteering and serving others through her church. She was a devout Christian and faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) church for nearly four decades. In her leisure time, she enjoyed road trips with Richard, visiting family, playing softball and bowling.
Surviving Evelyn are her four children: Chris McConnell of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; Michael McConnell of Santa Cruz, California; Bonnie LaMalfa of Boyce, Virginia; and Patrick McConnell of Salem, Oregon.
A memorial service will be held at the Woodburn SDA church on January 20 at 9:30 am. All are welcome. Her urn will be placed by Richard’s urn at Willamette National Cemetery. They will have a marker at the cemetery displaying both their names and an inscription, “Together forever.”
Both Evelyn and Richard were not only dear christian friends to us but many people. They will be missed very much. Your sleep is going to be short -- so, we will see you both soon!!
Aaaaw! That brought tears to my eyes! Memories flooding my heart of what a beautiful person she was! Her love of God and her devotion to her husband and family certainly got my attention back in the day and still has my attention to day! Your tribute was beautiful! Thanks for sharing! I wish I could be there but my heart is with you all and you know I send hugs and prayers! I love you all & look forward to seeing both Richard and Evelyn one day very soon when Jesus returns for His children!
She was a very dear friend,will miss her but will see her when CHRIST comes !!
Loved her & Richard !
I will truly miss both Evelyn and Richard. They were dear friends for a long time. May God bring us back together soon.
Evelyn was a good friend here in Zephyrhills, FL. Missed her when moving to the west coast. Angels have marked her resting place.
Thank you for showing me a clearer picture of Jesus through your life. Love you and Richard. See you soon my friend.
We are so sad to learn of Evelyn's passing. She was a dear friend here in Zephyrhills FL. We will miss her.
May Jehovah answer you in the day of distress. May the name of the God of Jacob protect you.
God says. " he will guard you and protect each one of us from his generation forever.
We are very thankful for your trust in serving Richard last year and now Evelyn. What a blessed reunion. Thank you for trusting Johnson Funeral Home with her arrangements.