Evelyn A. Garman: 1931 – 2009
Evelyn A. Garman, age 77, a resident of rural LaOtto, died on Sunday August 2, 2009 in the Provena Sacred Heart Home in Avilla following a brief illness. She had lived most of her adult life in the Huntertown and LaOtto area.
Evelyn was born November 15, 1931 in Franklin County, Missouri, a daughter of the late Paul A. and Marie E. (Kernebeck) Gildehaus. She was united in marriage in Fort Wayne, on January 6, 1951 to Donald A. Garman. Mr. Garman preceded her in death on October 22, 2004.
She had worked for Hep’s Groceries for five years in Huntertown, and then for Byron Health Center in Fort Wayne, retiring from there in 1993 as the linen clerk. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Avilla. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who’s hobbies included, sewing, crocheting, and spending time with her family and friends.
She is survived by her children, Pastor Sherri (Ed) Long of LaOtto, Dan A. (Lisa) Garman of New Haven, Dave (Sarah) Garman of Huntertown, Kim A. (Jim) Dietsch of Pierceton, and Dee A. (Jack) Mossburg of LaOtto; her sister, Mary Ann Grill of St. Louis, Mo; three brothers Alvin (Mary) Gildehaus, of Cedar Hill, Mo., Raymond Gildehaus of St. Clair, Mo., and Richard (Deloris) Gildehaus of Arnold, Mo. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; and her beloved cat, “Bandit.”
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her sisters Leona Heil, Marilyn Gildehaus, and Laverne Stoder.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a. m. Saturday, August 8, 2009 in the Huntertown United Methodist Church 16021 Lima Road Huntertown, with Pastor Greg Hiatt and Deacon Charles Gildehaus officiating. Burial will follow in the Covington Memorial Gardens in Fort Wayne.
The family will receive friends on Friday from 2:00 until 8:00 p. m. in the Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco, where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p. m. Calling at the church will be on Saturday from 10:00 a m. until service time.
For those who wish, memorial contributions may be directed to Provena Sacred Heart Home St. Paul Neighborhood, or the American Cancer Society. Envelopes will be available in the funeral home and church.
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August 5th, 2009 at 6:07 am
Sorry about your loss. She was a wonderful lady and sure she will be missed by all
August 5th, 2009 at 8:35 am
Sherri & Dave, I wanted to express our sympathy at the loss of your mother and to tell you that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We will be out of town on Friday and Saturday so I am sending you a long distance hug. May God grant you peace, comfort and strength.
Nancy
August 5th, 2009 at 9:47 am
At this time of sorrow, our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Keep your memories close; she will be with you always.
God Bless -
Dennis, Lori and Brian Warner
August 5th, 2009 at 7:49 pm
Dan, Sherri, Dave, Kim, and Dee–please be assured of my continued prayer support. I so enjoyed your mother and have some great memories of some very good conversations that we had. God bless you all.
August 5th, 2009 at 10:14 pm
Dear Garman family,
My condolence for the loss of your mother. I only knew Evelyn for a short time but we had some nice visits and she enjoyed me fixing her hair. She was a great lady and a special friend. Prayers to all the family.
August 6th, 2009 at 5:52 pm
Garman family
May God give you peace during this time of hurting.
I pray you will view this as a graduation to glory.
May God Bless!
August 6th, 2009 at 7:34 pm
We are very sorry about the loss of your mother. We will continue to keep your family in our prayers during time. Keep the very good memories close to your hearts. God bless to the entire family.
August 6th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
To the most wonderful people I have ever met,
Evelyn is such a wonderful woman. She had a lot of love to give that was endless to all. She fought great fights and won a lot of them. I loved to just sit with her and hear her stories about all of you, about her life, and about her wonderful husband. I really loved Evelyn and I miss her so much. I know she is now with her husband and in the most beautiful place ever. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be a part of her life.
I still had room in my pocket…..
August 6th, 2009 at 10:35 pm
Evelyn was such a wonderful woman. She always had a smile on her face when I would walk into her room. She won a lot of fights in her life. Her family was always number one in her eyes. I loved to sit and listen to all the stories from her past, about her children, and how wonderful her husband was. She was the light of my day. I miss her so much, however, I am glad that she is with your dad now. Thank you for the opportunity of letting Evelyn be a part of my life.
oh and I still had room in my pocket.
August 8th, 2009 at 12:28 pm
Dearest Garman Family,
God truly blessed my family to have brought you into my life so many years ago. I will always treasure those precious memories of Evie and Don. Can you just imagine that reunion up there with Harry? I hope that visual will bring you smiles and comfort. It’s easy to quote that “our loss is definitely Heaven’s gain.”
In memory of a beautiful soul with a loving and kind heart, “Evie, I will miss you.” Love, Yoli
August 10th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
To our extended family in Indiana. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. We will miss Evie and her annual Anniversary cards she would send Juan and I every year in September. She was a sweet woman with a big heart and will always be remembered. A big Texas hug to all of you. Love, Elizabeth, Juan, Ariana and Izabella Paniagua
August 11th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
Sherri, Kim and Dave – just wanted to say how sorry we are at your loss of your wonderful mother. We are praying for healing for the families. Know that you are surrounded in prayer and a sharing of a heavy heart. God Bless,
Selma and Tim Hough and Family
August 13th, 2009 at 6:51 pm
Dear Dave, Sarah, & Family,
So sorry to hear about your loss. Know that she is in a glorious place, and there is a celebration going on because my Grandma Bucher joined her this week. Love, Peace, and Prayers.