Born on the family ranch at Clovis and Jensen Avenues to Edgar and Rose (Cloud) Babigian. She and her sister Eleanor made the most of their childhood. Evelyn often reminisced about playing outside, making mud pies and talking to the animals.
A proud graduate of Lone Star School and Sanger Union High School. Evelyn cherished the time she spent riding the school bus, singing in the choir and having lunch on the grassy hill.
Following graduation in 1943, Evelyn attended Fresno State. She wanted to be a P.E. teacher, but there was a problem, she couldn’t swim. Instead of conquering the pool, she followed her mom and sister and began working at Bonner Packing. She spent 42 years there. Working hard, on the raisin line, even doing jobs more typical of a man.
Evelyn had a strong faith. She was a lifelong member of First Armenian Presbyterian Church. She sang in the choir. A highlight was during the holidays when they’d perform at Christmas Tree Lane.
An avid sports fan, Evelyn LOVED cheering on Fresno State, Stanford, the San Francisco Giants, 49ers and Warriors. She was a season ticket holder for Bulldog Football and Basketball. In 1983, she had a blast cheering the Bulldog Basketball team on during a tournament in Hawaii. It was the only time she flew on an airplane.
Evelyn was bowler. A good bowler. She won the Fresno City Doubles Tournament and would travel all over California and Nevada to compete.
A lifelong Sunnyside resident, Evelyn loved being in her yard. She enjoyed nature. She fed the birds and the squirrels. She had a great heart. She was patriotic. She loved America. She liked snack food and a good slot machine.
Evelyn was informed. She watched the news. Read the paper. Completed countless word search books.
She had a great laugh and the cutest sayings. She was a romantic. She loved children and she just wanted people to be happy.
Evelyn was special! No doubt about it.
She is proceeded in death by her parents and sister. Evelyn is survived by her most loyal supporter, the daughter she never had, Sarah Soghomonian. And by cousins: Debbie Cloud-Soghomonian and her husband Nishan, Steve Cloud, Bob Bashian and his wife Nora and Lynne Bashian-Kuckenbecker and her husband Richard. Along with extended cousins, friends and neighbors.
A big thank you goes to Dr. Ara Soghomonian, who since Evelyn’s failed hip-replacement nearly 20 years ago, helped extend her life countless times. Also, Dr. John Garry and the supportive caregivers who made it possible for Evelyn to rebound from cancer nine years ago and remain where she wanted to be, at home.
Funeral services will take place Saturday, March 13th at 11 a.m. at First Armenian Presbyterian Church. A memorial luncheon will follow. Evelyn hopes to see you there!
Remembrances can be made to F.A.P.C or the California Armenian Home.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.lislefuneralhome.com for the Babigian family.
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