Obituaries
Nancy L. Evarts, 80
September 10, 2013
Nancy L. Evarts, 80 of Millersville, formerly of Rochester, NY passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at Arbor View at Willow Valley. Born in Corry, PA she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Mildred (Dahlstrand) Lyons. She was married to C. McCollister Evarts M.D.
Nancy grew up in Western NY and attended the University of Rochester, School of Nursing where she earned her RN degree. While she was working as a nurse and teaching in the School of Nursing, she met a medical student who would become her devoted husband of more than 58 years. After leaving nursing, Nancy became a full-time wife and mother and was the rock upon which Mac built his career. Her support of Mac was exceeded only by her love and devotion for her children and grandchildren. She was a friend and role model to many whom she met while living in Cleveland, Rochester and Hershey. She volunteered for several years in the Storehouse at Asbury First United Methodist Church and enjoyed gardening, music, reading and bird watching. A kind and gentle soul, Nancy was fiercely loyal and had a strong faith in God with whom she now resides.
In addition to her loving husband, she is survived by her daughter, Cyndie Goldberg, wife of Stuart, of Lancaster and their children, Daniel, Benjamin, and Samuel; her son, Mark Evarts, husband of Bonner Kyle, of Austin, TX and their children, Hadie, Callie, Mason and Eleanor; and her son, Rob Evarts, husband of Julie, of Millersville, and their children, Sarah, Mac, Emma, and Tessa as well as her sister, Margaret David, wife of Milton, of Rochester, NY. She was preceded in death by her 2 brothers, Harry and John Lyons.
Memorial Services will be held in Rochester, NY at a later date. Interment will be private and held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Nancy’s memory may be made to the Asbury First United Methodist Church Storehouse, 1050 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14607 or to the Mountain View Association Legacy Fund, P.O. Box 235, Owl’s Head, NY 12969.
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Condolences to the Family
October 30, 2013
Dear Mac and family
thoughts and prayers are with you all
sincerely, tom and Susie Krummel
September 18, 2013
Dear Mac and Evarts Family,
Suzanne and I were sorry to hear of Nancy’s death. Please accept our heart-felt sympathy and strong wishes for peace and happier days for all of you.
All the best,
Suzanne and John P. Olson, M.D.
September 18, 2013
Dr. Evarts and family – Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this most difficult time. Please know that your friends in Rochester are thinking of you. May Nancy rest in God’s eternal love and peace.
Christine Wilmot and family
September 17, 2013
Mac and family,
Mac you spoke often of the strength Nancy was to you, and the loving mother she was to her children. It was an honor to be a small part of Nancy’s life. Our sincere condolences to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tom and Heidi Moran
September 17, 2013
Hi Rob, It’s Donna Fratangelo. I was so sorry to read about your mother in Sunday’s Rochester paper. I remember her well, and enjoyed the several functions she so graciously and generously allowed us to have at your house in high school. What memories. You were all blessed to have her as your mother. May you all be comforted during this difficult time, and please let me know how and what you are doing these days (when you are up to it). God bless, and I hope to hear from you. All my best, Donna (djfsjv@yahoo.com)
September 16, 2013
Dear Rob and family,
We heard about your loss and want you to know that we are thinking of all of you at this sad time. What beautiful words have been written about Rob’s mother. I wish I had known her. In your family, she leaves behind a legacy of kindness, talent, consideration, and insight. May you all find comfort in the love that you have for one another.
Fondly,
Mary Cae Williams
The New School of Lancaster
September 14, 2013
Mac – Jan and I were saddened to read of Nancy’s death. We realize how difficult these last years have been. Remember all the good years and please know that you and she are in our prayers. Bob Scala
September 14, 2013
I was honored to be able to help take Care of Nancy at Arbor View. I enjoyed her smile and her beautiful blue eyes! She will forever be in my heart, and Mac and family, you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
September 13, 2013
Our sincerest sympathies for the entire Evarts family. Having been acquainted with Rob, his wife Julie and their children, we know that she will be greatly missed. May the joy she brought during her life comfort and sustain you all as she continues to watch and love her family from above.
Marysia, Sal and Brie Dina
