Thomas R. “Dick” Evans, 78 of Elgin, entered into Heaven’s gate on Saturday evening, December 27, 2014 at Presence Saint Joseph Hospital following a lengthy illness.
He was born September 26, 1936 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the son of Eugene and Lucretia (Thomas) Evans. He served in the United States Navy and later was united in marriage to Cherrie Weaver on December 29, 1977. Dick began his career as a carpenter and later worked as a general contractor. He spent the second half of his career in sales for many years in the pool and spa industry. He was a member of Harvest Bible Chapel in Elgin.
He is survived by his wife, Cherrie of Elgin, his children, Thomas Richard (Sue) Evans II of York, Pennsylvania, Elizabeth (Mark) Gardner of Crystal Lake, Roger S. (Laura) Allen of Central Square, New York, Margaret “Peggy” (Matt) Scorzelli of Mexico, New York and Martine (Dave) Hunter of Huntley, his grandchildren, Rich, Jennifer, Kara, Jason, Jordanne, Stevenson, Amy, Allie, Natalie, Samantha, Olivia & Madeline, his great-grandchildren, Landen, Autumn, Lucy, Cash, Kailah, Ava & Lexi and his brother, Donald (Chris) Evans or Etters, Pennsylvania and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Rusty Allen.
Visitation will be from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December, 30, 2014 and the funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 31st at the DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. Burial will be in the Huntley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alz.org.
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Home at last! With love and prayers from your Church family in Mexico NY...
Cherrie, You and Dick will always be in my heart and in my memories. I cant wait to walk and talk with you in heaven There are no words to express the extent of the worlds loss. I will not be able to make the visitation nor the funeral. But I certainly desire you to know you are being prayed for. And that I will also be lifting up Martine. The Lord bless and keep you. Sue
Dick and Cherrie, Just heard about Dicks passing. Just want to say that Dick is a giant in our eyes in his passion for the lost and we are excited that he is being honored for that right now- we are sorry for all that he and you have had to endure in the past years as he suffered from the terrible disease. May you feel GODs loving surrounding you right now.. Jenine and Bob Mehr
Dearest Cherrie and family, our hearts are saddened for you but rejoice in knowing that Dick is with his Jesus and Poppy, Gramma and Rusty, and other loved ones. Although we can't be there, know we are praying for the presence, power, and peace of the Holy Spirit to permeate every part of the service and celebration for Dick today and that soul's may come to Jesus. Much love, Don and Gayle
Prayers for comfort and peace. Big hugs across the miles, from us to you, my dear friend, Peggy.