November 17, 1931 - January 9, 2021.
Born to parents Lyman and Lindy Evans on November 17, 1931, in Chickasha, Oklahoma.
After the passing of his mother as an infant, he was raised by his grandparents George and
Leah Swank. At the age of five, they moved to Oildale/Bakersfield, California, where he
attended Oildale Standard School, Bakersfield High School, and Bakersfield College.
He served in the United States Army from 1954-1962. He worked for Texaco/Chevron for 36 years.
In 1961 he moved to his loving city of Ventura, California where he enjoyed living and his retirement years
until his passing on January 9, 2021, at the age of 89.
He was loved and cared for by his three children, Ronald Wayne, Deanna Kay, and Lynette Marie. He was a Grandfather to Crystal Lynn, John Terrell (Jonathan), Kirstine Marie, Emily Erin, and Sarah Renee Elizabeth. Leaving behind a Great-grandson, Emerson Max.
Wanting to return to his childhood city and join his family, our Dad will be laid to rest at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Bakersfield, California.
Please join us on February 9, 2021 at 9:30am for Dad's Celebration of Life at their outside Chapel, followed by Graveside Service.
Visit Hillcrestmemorial.com to sign Dad’s guestbook and share in his life.
In lieu of flowers please donate to your favorite charity in his memory.
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