Evelyn Coward Obituary


EVELYN "EVIE" (SELLERS) COWARD
January 6, 1926 ~ June 22, 2015

Evelyn was born in Clarke Co., MS in 1926. She came to Timber, Oregon as a young girl and attended school in Forest Grove. In 1986, she married Bob Coward and they resided at Fairway Village.
She was an accomplished artist, avid gardener, seamstress, golfer, and enjoyed traveling.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob; and her brothers, Lannis and Lamar Sellers. Her surviving family includes: her brother, Steve; and her children, Judy Thompson of Scappoose, Cynthia Shafer of Portland, Rich and his wife Ellen Bailey of St. Helens, Susan and her husband Doug Christophersen of Rainier, Rick and Rainy Ertell of Vancouver, and Linda and her husband Duane Strickland of Waycross, GA; as well as many dearly loved grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A private service is planned. To honor Evelyn, the family suggests donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1650 NW Naito Parkway #190, Portland, OR 97209.
Please sign her Guest Book at www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Jul. 3, 2015.
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We really enjoyed knowing Evie and Bob. Our deepest sympathy to all the family

Dorothy & Fred Cormack

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