Evelyn, affectionately called “Nana” by family and friends is survived by her son, Lester Johnson (Nancy); grandson, Michael Johnson (Meredith), great granddaughter, Ginny; nieces, Teresa Lawrence (Malea) and Susan Stein and a host of extended family and friends.
Evelyn had a great love of flowers and enjoyed showing off her green thumb to visitors. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and often put more miles on her car in a day than others did in a week. She loved to get in her car and just go out and explore and see what treasures she could find, especially if she found a bargain, which she had a knack for doing. She was also known for her quick wit and snappy comebacks and her throw back her head, shake her shoulders silent laugh when something really tickled her, which it often did. She will be greatly missed.
Nana was preceded in death by her husband, John E. Helscher of Wyandotte, Michigan; daughter, Virginia E. Johnson; parents; sisters, Helen Green and Estelle Church; and brothers, James R. Church and John Edward Church; niece, Cindy Anaheim.
A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, March 14 at 11 a.m. in Switzerland Cemetery. A Gathering will be held immediately following services at Alpine Groves Park, two miles north of Switzerland Cemetery.
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