Elaine Beth Evans, passed away on January 3rd, 2023, after a brief illness at MOSAIC Life Care Center at the age of 70.
Beth was born on February 14th, 1952 in Saint Joseph, Missouri, to Leonard and Marguerite Evans.
She was a lifelong resident of Saint Joseph, and graduated from Lafayette High School. She retired from Boehringer Ingelheim Corporation after 40 years of employment. She was a member of the old Third Street Presbyterian Church, and a current member of Maxwell Heights Presbyterian Church. In her youth, she was also an avid softball player and baseball fan. Beth will always be remembered for her extraordinary sense of humor.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Leonard Evans Sr and Marguerite Evans, and older brother, Leonard Evans.
Beth is survived by her brother, Wayne Evans (Julie), Cameron; sister, Rebecca Evans, Saint Joseph; and several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her best friend of 45 years, Norma Ford, and close friend, Benita Words.
In lieu of flowers a memorial contribution may be made in Beth’s name to “Friends of the Animal Shelter of Saint Joseph”, online at www.petforu.com.
There will be a visitation Wednesday evening, Jan 11th from 6 to 8 o’clock at the Rupp Funeral Home in Saint Joseph. Graveside Services and Inurnment will be at the Evergreen Cemetery, Cameron at a later date.
