Evelyn Wagoner 1915-2016
Evelyn Annette Hart Wagoner passed away Jan. 13, 2016, at the age of 100, at the home of her daughter Sherry and son-in-law Nathan Wabaunsee in Port Angeles, Wash.
Evelyn was born Nov. 3, 1915, the only child of Charles and Annie Eversmeyer Hart.
She grew up on a small farm located on the banks of the Big Blue River northwest of Blue Rapids. She graduated with honors from Blue Rapids High School and attended Kansas State University.
Evelyn married her high school sweetheart, Keith Wagoner, on Aug. 10, 1940, and they established their home in Fairview. After her husband's return from service in World War II, they moved to Hillsboro for three years and then to Holton in 1949. Holton had been her home until 2013, when she moved to Washington to live with her daughter and son-in-law.
She was employed at The Holton Recorder for 24 years, retiring in 1980. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Holton.
Preceding Evelyn in death were her parents, many years ago; her husband Keith in 2001; and her son-in-law, Ron Mason, in 2015.
Survivors are her two daughters, Sherry (Nathan) Wabaunsee of Port Angeles, Wash., and Kaelyn Mason of Box Elder, S.D.; her nephew Royce (Nanci) Lemke of Louisiana; and several cousins.
Memorial services will be held at a later date. Cards and condolences may be sent to the family in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com
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