Evelyn (Bohr) Roman, age 101, of Grand Rapids, passed away Monday, September 10, 2018, with family by her side. She was born on Christmas Eve, 1916, to the late Julius and Matilda (Schulte) Bohr. In addition to her parents, Evelyn was preceded in death by her loving husband, John Stanley Roman (1976), brothers, Wilfred (Stacy) Bohr, Gerald (Vicky), Bro. James (CSsR) Bohr; sisters, Rosaline (Ed) Duba, Norine Bohr, Joan (Bill) Madden, Mary Ellen (Jim) Koelzer, and Virginia (George) Lemire. Evelyn is survived by her three children, Richard (Donna) Roman, James Roman, and Karen Burchfield; grandchildren, Kelly (Brandon) Chappell, Erica (Chad) Antcliff, and Devon Holmes; seven cherished great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends.
Evelyn’s Catholic faith was very important to her. She had many fond memories of her years at Catholic Central High School, and even contemplated becoming a nun. All this changed when she met the love of her life, John Roman. Shortly after they married, John deployed with the Army to North Africa, during which time they were separated for nearly three years. After this, they were inseparable until, in 1976, John died after a series of health problems. On September 10, 2018, they met in heaven, never to be separated again.
Evelyn was truly a gift from God. Having spent her life as a homemaker, she strived to raise a family devoted to the principles of the Catholic faith. She was never without multiple rosaries and holy cards with pictures of the Blessed Virgin Mary. When leading the rosary at home, she would frequently call for a halt and ask for more thought and less speeding through the beads.
Evelyn was blessed with too many wonderful friends to mention. However, the family does want to give a big hug to all the wonderful friends and staff at Heron Woods, who made the last 12 years a good life. Lastly, the family wants to thank Emmanuel Hospice for providing the Angels that helped guide us through a most difficult time.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, September 14, 2018, at 11:00 am at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, with a Visitation an hour prior. Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. In Evelyn's honor, donations may be made to Emmanuel Hospice.
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