Evelyn Griffin

EVELYN GRIFFIN

Williamsburg

Evelyn C. Griffin, 87, of Marion, formerly of Williamsburg, died Friday, Sept. 12, 2014, at The

Villages Assisted Living in Marion. Private graveside services will be Monday, Sept. 15, with the Rev. Sonda Kirsteatter

officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo.

Memorials may be contributed to Olivet Presbyterian Church in Cedar Rapids.

Evelyn is survived by her son, Larry and wife Debbie of Cedar Rapids; and a grandson whom she adored, Scott of Iowa City. Also surviving are her siblings, Murray Evans and wife Lynn of Williamsburg, Carl Evans of Solon, Ruth Baker of Iowa City and Gladys Beasley of Marengo; a sister-in-law, Bonnie Evans of Rock Island; and a brother-in-law, Larry Raasch and wife Linda of Moline.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gene, in 2009; a sister, Lucille Raasch; and a brother, Ed Evans.

Evelyn Clara Evans was born July 19, 1927, in Williamsburg, Iowa, the daughter of Howard and Clara Goss Evans. She attended the Iowa county schools and married Gene Franklin Griffin on Nov. 1, 1952, in Fairfield. Evelyn worked at several businesses in the Williamsburg area, lastly at Amana Refrigeration for over 20 years.

Following her retirement, Evelyn and Gene enjoyed winters in Florida. In later years, Evelyn enjoyed watching the Cubs (who she always thought the umpires were against), playing cards and going to the casino.

She was a member of Olivet Presbyterian Church in Cedar Rapids.

The family would like to thank Dr. Cindy Hanawalt for her compassionate care and Diana and the staff at the Villages Assisted Living Facility for making Mom's final years so comfortable and enjoyable.

Online condolences may be extended to the family at www.klosterfuneral home.com.