Dorothy (Anderson) Evans

Dorothy Anna was born on November 20, 1928 in Burns, one of four children of Marc "Sandy" and Leona (Winton) Anderson. 

After graduating with the Burns High School class of 1945 she attended the University of Oregon where she earned a bachelors degree in education. While at the University she met John "Jack" William Evans and on June 17, 1951 they were married in Burns. They lived briefly in Seattle while Jack finished his education then they made their home in Hermiston where Dorothy taught elementary school. In 1956 they moved to La Grande where Jack was the librarian at Eastern Oregon College and Dorothy began a lengthy career at the La Grande Public Library. 

Dorothy was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and PEO sisterhood. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, travelling and bird watching. She was an avid reader and also enjoyed playing bridge.

Dorothy passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025 in La Grande at the age of 96. Jack preceded her in death in 2006.

Family members remaining are her son and daughter-in-law John and Kathleen Evans of La Grande, granddaughters, Kelly Evans of Corvallis and Kathleen "Katie" Evans of Portland, and a sister Donna Schatz of Jacksonville, Oregon.

Besides her husband she was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Delores "Dee" Duncan and a brother Marc "Bud" Anderson.

Contributions in memory of Dorothy Anna Evans may be made to the Blue Mountain Humane Association or the American Heart Association.

A graveside service was held at the Wallowa Cemetery on Friday May 2, 2025. 

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Daniels-Knopp Chapel in La Grande.