"What a wonderful person. I know she will be missed by many."
Evelyn M. (Marks) Wagoner Hawkins, age 99, of Columbia City, IN passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Miller's at Oak Pointe. Born July 30, 1920 in Huntington, she was the daughter of Lewis W. and Luella (Hodson) Marks.
She graduated from Roanoke High School with the Class of 1938. Evelyn worked at both Coil Engineering and G.E. for 18 years, and the Fort Wayne Grand Wayne Center for 15 years. On November 10, 1938, she married Carl K.Wagoner. She was a member of the Saturn Christian Church, Elex Club from G.E. and PenEl Retirement Group. Evelyn liked playing cards and would get together with friends to play Hand and Foot. She also enjoyed singing with the Sweet Adelines, camping, going on bus trips with her friends from G.E. and the nursing home. She also loved her flowers and doing crafts.
Evelyn was survived by her children, Edward (Marcia) Wagoner of Middlebury, Myron (Sandra) Wagoner of Fort Wayne and daughter, Sandra (Larry) Rumsyre of Columbia City; 18 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and 13 3/4 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Carl Wagoner; sons Phillip and Paul Wagoner; sisters, Gladys White, Marjorie Williams and Bertha Bigelow; and daughter-in-law, Rosa Wagoner.
Although Evelyn deserved so much more, due to the social distancing requirements in place, family and friends may pay their final respects to Evelyn and her family by a drive through viewing under the portico at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Dr., Columbia City on Monday, May 4, 2020 from 10 until 11 am. All people paying their respects are asked to remain in their cars at all times while in line in the funeral home parking lot. Guest are also welcome to listen to her funeral service from their cars in the funeral home parking lot. Please visit www.demoneygrimes.com to sign her "Tributes" page in place of signing a guest book or to leave her family online condolences, and view her funeral service after it has taken place.
A private funeral for her immediate family will be held and she will be laid to rest beside her husband at Jefferson Township (Sand Bank) Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in Evelyn's honor the Special Olympics. A memorial gathering will take place at a later date.
Please select the link below to view Evelyn's funeral service. Thank you.
https://youtu.be/cgYJWM6yB2E
"What a wonderful person. I know she will be missed by many."
"From the family of Violet, we are so sorry for your loss. It was our privilege to get to know Evelyn as Mom's roommate. We all grew to love her and we called her girlfriend, as that was how we saw her. She was a wonderful friend to Mom and to all of us. Her heart knew no bounds, as she embraced us all as family. She will forever be in our hearts!"
"I have good memories of Evelyn teaching Sunday School in the basement of Saturn. I can still see her smile and hear her laughter when I think on those times. What a legacy she left behind! My sympathy to you all."
"When I think of Aunt Evelyn, I hear her laugh. She brought joy with her. i admired her talent and love of crafts at an early age and have many things in my home that she made or inspired. My love and condolences to the rest of the family. "
"I?m so sorry for your guys lost I wish you the best"
"Your mother was an amazing woman. We had lots of laughs and will miss her! It was an honor to get to know her. Lisa Ewing"
"Dear Wagoners and Hawkins, Ms. Evelyn was my Sunday School teacher in the late 1960's... she taught me Jesus and the parables - all on the flannel board. She showed love and kindness, always with a bit of spunk and spirit. I am so very grateful for her role in my early life. When I saw her a year or so ago, I hope I let her know what God had done through her. Thank you for sharing her with us. Sincerely, Julie (Davis) Good "
"My aunt will certainly be missed we really enjoyed her company and all the good times David-Debbie white "
"I just loved Evelyn. I enjoyed every Thursday she came in to get her hair done. She was always smiling and laughing. I would give her a hard time about wanting her coat. And she would pick right back at me. Yvette Jackson "
"Evelyn will be missed. I am sad that I could not be there when she moved to heaven. "
"Thinking of aunt Evelyn makes me smile. She was full of life, fun, sunshine and laughs. My condolences to the family. ??"
"So sorry for your loss she was an absolute ball of fire to be around. Sending lots of prayers???"
"Evelyn has such an amazing soul and heart. I always could count on her to make my days better and to give me good advice. She was always there to listen and I was always was there to listen to her. When I worked at miller?s she was definitely one of my favorites. I?m so sad I never got to say goodbye or visit one last time.. I miss her amazing hugs she gives. Rest easy Evelyn you?ll be forever missed and I love you! "
"I had the opportunity of taking care of Evelyn at Miller?s and she was absolutely the sweetest! It broke my heart when she gave me some perfume last year for Christmas. She had the kindest heart! She will greatly be missed! You guys will be in my thoughts and prayers! "
"I will never forget how kind Evelyn was to us growing up as her neighbor. I always loved going trick or treating at her house when she and Carl lived in the trailer next door from us across the field. She always made sure we got a huge slow poke which she knew we just loved. She was and always will be remembered as a beautiful loving human being that adored her family and friends. May God comfort you all at this time of sorrow. May your wonderful memories make you smile for many years to come."
"Our condolences ? for the family from the Dailey ? Family ? "
"My thoughts and prayers with the family. "
"Sandy and Family My thoughts and prayers are with you Always remember the memories and all the wonderful things done Janet Hurd "
"Emme was a wonderful aunt. Grew up living next to cousins. Blessed with being a part of such a wonderful family. Love and prayers to all my family."