Evelyn Irene Arnett (Boneck) passed away at home peacefully on January 4th, 2020.
Evelyn was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She was born on December 15th, 1920 in Marathon County, Wisconsin. Evelyn and her loving husband of over 60 years, Ira W. Arnett, shared their lives with their 5 children. They enjoyed gardening together, welcoming numerous foster children into their home throughout the years, and traveling the world together. Their most cherished trip was their visit to the Holy Land. She took every opportunity she had to share her strong faith in God and testimony with family, friends, and strangers. Evelyn enjoyed writing poetry, baking, and was tough to beat at a game of Scrabble. Her sweet laugh and colorful story telling will truly be missed.
Special thank you to Janice Rae Johnson (Arnett) her devoted daughter, who took care of her and held her hand when she entered her home in the glory land. Another special thank you to Heart to Heart Hospice of Tyler, Texas.