Evelyn Iola (Holman) Sidell peacefully left this world on August 27, 2019, at 95 years old. Evelyn was born in North Jay, Maine to Arthur and Lelia Holman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Sidell, by her parents and siblings - infant brother Paul, brothers Birchard, Cecil, Blynn, and baby sister, Marilyn and granddaughter, Holly Dittebrand.
Evelyn resided in North Jay and married Robert Sidell just prior to the start of WWII. While Robert was in the military, overseas fighting for over 4 years, she was at home serving in the iconic American group of Women, we know today as “Rosie the Riveters”. On Jul 25, 2019, she was recognized for the work she had done and received the “Rosie the Riveter” award for her job as a welder, helping build ships during World War II.
Upon her husband’s discharge from the military, she settled down in Skowhegan, Maine and was blessed with the birth of a son, Wayne and a few years later, a daughter Kathryn. Looking for work, her family moved to Manchester, Connecticut, residing for 5 years. In 1960, she moved the family from Connecticut to La Puente, California.
She enjoyed being a stay at home mom, but as the kids started high school, she once again started working. This time as a toy maker at the Mattel Toy Factory. When her husband retired, 26 years later, she followed her daughter Kathryn and husband, Lamar Dittebrand, to Valrico, FL. She has resided in Valrico for 33 years, surrounded by her many friends, family, grandkids and great grand kids.
Evelyn’s son Wayne blessed her with a granddaughter, Stacy Ann, who has resided her entire life in California. She gained 2 more step grandchildren, Steven and Robert when Wayne and Paula married. She was also blessed by her daughter, Kathryn Dittebrand, with 4 more grandchildren, Lisa, Amanda, Holly and Thomas (Tommy).
As the years went by, she continued to be blessed with the arrival of her 11 great grandchildren. Lisa and Terry Golden welcomed the arrival of Peyton, Riley, Drew and Zachary. Stacy and Gerry Trejo gave her 2 more great grandsons, Blake and Dylan. Amanda and Chester Melanson gave her 3 more bundles of joy, Amelia, Lincoln and Frederick (Freddy). Her youngest grandson, Tommy and Lyndsey Dittebrand, gave her Tyler and Thaddeus (TJ).
Her life was full with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was always attending or supporting ball games, school activities, or just spending time with the family. Her passion for reading has been passed down to her kids, grandkids and great grandkids alike. Her love of knitting is left behind in the many afghans and dishcloths she made for her family and church. She leaves behind memories of the best mincemeat and chocolate chip cookies, and let’s not forget that amazing potato salad. While gone from this world, each one of her family has the assurance we will meet again when God calls us home.
Visitation will be on Saturday, Sep 7, at Hillsborough Memorial Funeral Home in Brandon, FL from 1pm -2 pm. Service and burial to follow. Condolences and tributes may be shared on her memorial wall at: dignitymemorial.com
The family requests any remembrance gifts be given to the Shriner Hospital for Children. Donations may be made on line at: donate.lovetotherescue.org or mailed to:
Shriners Hospitals for Children
C/O Donor Relations
In memory of Evelyn Sidell
2900 Rocky Point Drive
Tampa, FL. 33607
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