Gloria Jean Evans

Gloria Jean Evans (née Lee, Falls, Loman, Heintz) was born on July 26, 1940 in Spokane, WA to Earl and Ruth (Muto) Lee. She was later adopted by Harvey Falls in 1947. She passed away in her sleep at Sacred Heart Hospital on July 23rd after a years long illness just 3 days short of her 84th birthday.

Gloria graduated from Richland High School in Richland, WA and was a proud Bomber. She went on to attend Kinman Business College. She worked in bookkeeping and as a teachers aid.

She met Lloyd “Max” Loman and they married in June 1959. They were blessed with 2 boys: Douglas Eugene and Dennis Craig. Max and Gloria made their home in Moses Lake and were married for almost 21 years when Max passed following complications from surgery.

Gloria then met and married Harold Heintz in Walla Walla in 1981. They were married until his passing in 1984.

In 1986, thanks in large part to her son Dennis, Gloria met James “Jim” Evans. During her marriage to Jim, he encouraged her to pursue her interest in painting. She particularly loved floral painting and completed training and accreditation from Gary Jenkins and Bob Ross of public TV fame. She started Gloria’s Art studio and with Thelma Sevey, taught classes throughout Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana. In her retirement years, she enjoyed attending Spokane Chiefs hockey games and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Gloria is preceded in death by her parents, husbands: Max & Harold, 2 infant sisters: Leona Marie and Shirley Ann, and grandson-in-law Brent. Gloria is survived by her husband of 37 years, Jim and sons: Doug (Karene) and Dennis (Margaret). Two stepchildren, Cammie (Charlie) and James. Six grandchildren, Danielle, Stephanie, Carson, Kenzie (Trevor), Megan (Zac), and Jacob (Aly). And great-grandchildren, Kaden, Kyler, Ellie, and Hallie.

The family wishes to thank the Ark Valley Adult Family Home, Sacred Heart Hospital, and Hospice of Spokane for the wonderful care they provided Gloria in her final years.

A visitation for Gloria will be held Tuesday, August 6, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM at Ball & Dodd Funeral Home, 5100 West Wellesley Ave, Spokane, WA 99205. A funeral service will occur Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 9:30 AM, at Ball & Dodd Funeral Home, followed by a graveside service at 10:30 AM at Fairmount Memorial Park, 5200 W Wellesley Ave, Spokane, WA 99205.