Evalena Barcus, 97, passed away on Wednesday morning, May 22, 2019 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth surrounded by her loving family. Evalena was born in Plymouth, IN to James and Elizabeth (Anderson) Howard. Evalena attended the Plymouth school district. Evalena married Charles H. Barcus also of Plymouth, on June 15, 1937, and started their home in Plymouth.
Evalena was the mother of 12 children. She had a half-acre garden and enjoyed growing and canning all of her vegetables. She also enjoyed her flower garden. Evalena was known for her beautiful handwriting and her love of handwriting personal letters and cards.
Left to mourn her memories are her children Jim (Maryann) Barcus of Frankfurt, IL, Ruth (the late John R.) Shorter of Plymouth, Jean (Bob) Rees of Plymouth and Sharon (the late Dale L.) Kamp of Plymouth; 25 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents James and Elizabeth Howard, her husband Charles H. Barcus, her sons Charles E. Barcus, Paul R. Barcus, Robert H. Barcus, her daughters Laura L. Stiles, Sandra F. Davenport, Betty L. Lawson, Nancy S. Spiek, and Linda L. Keller; her granddaughter Gina S. Boetsma and all of her 7 siblings.
Visitation for Evalena Barcus will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. with services following at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Chuck Kreig officiating, all at Johnson Danielson Funeral Home 1100 N. Michigan Street Plymouth, IN 46563.
In lieu of flowers donations in Evalena’s name to the Woman of the Moose #741 1225 W Jefferson St. Plymouth, Indiana 46563 would be appreciated.
Lori Mills says
I have loved this woman all my life! Wonderful memories and wonderful neighbors! She practically raised my brothers and I! I love you Ev and always will! Fly free to Hugh 💞💞
Nanette Miller Durbin says
She was a great Lady I lived across the street and when ever I could I would go over to play with the kids and time after time I would stop by and see her she would tell me a lot of things with my childhood. Loved Her R.I.P. I am truely sorry for the family and I am sorry I can’t make it ti the visitation
Larry Starr says
I remember years ago she helped me with some genealogy on my Mothers side. Was a very nice lady. May she rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Jennifer says
My condolences to the family. May you find comfort in the hope God gives of seeing your dear Evalena again on a paradise earth where sickness and death will be no more. Revelation 21:3, 4.
Vicki Schutz says
Well sad to say, I’ve held on to her for dear life as long as I could after the passing of my Daddy, her nephew. He was very close to her as she was to him. I can’t seem to be able to say enough and put the right words together to express my feelings about Aunt Evalina, she was an amazing person in more ways than one. I have dearly loved her all of my life. I spent a lot of time at my grandma Mary’s house, her sister, while growing up. They both were a very impressionable part of my life. They were truly wonderful and I learned a lot from them. Aunt Evalina had a big heart. She always seemed happy. She loved her children and family very much. She had a lot of knowledge and I never ran out of questions for her. Our conversations as I got older were so meaningful. I never wanted them to end. I will hold her closely in my heart forever and remember how beautiful and special she will always be to me. I also wanted to say how grateful I am for her granddaughter Elizabeth. She is amazing too. I’ve gotten very close to her. She always went the extra mile to make sure the communication lasted and my surprises for Aunt Evalina were successful. I love her and appreciate her thoughtfulness. I hope we can all stay close even though we are miles apart. Love and Prayers to the family Vicki Zeider Schutz.