Evelyn Taylor, 94, of Fremont, OH passed away at her home on Sunday, November 20, 2022 in the care of her daughter, Lindy Taylor. She was born August 27, 1928 in Wadsworth, OH to George and Alice (Lanphear) McDonnell. She graduated from Fremont Ross High School in 1946 and then attended Tiffin Business School. Evelyn was employed as a secretary for twenty years at Howard Zink Corp; then five years at Borg – Warner Machines. She retired in 2002 after thirty-one years with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation. Evelyn worked part-time for eleven years as a waitress at the Fremont Yacht Club and the Fremont Eagles. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church for seventy years. She was also a member of the VFW, Eagles, Moose, American Legion, and the Elks. Evelyn was very active in the original Humane Society and befriended many stray dogs and cats during her lifetime.
Many thanks to Dr. Mary Wonderly and her staff who not only gave her the very best care but was a true and loving friend, Stein Hospice and her caregivers, “True Angels”, Teresa Ross, Kathy Huffman, Hailea Hatley and Wendy Ross.
Evelyn is survived by her loving daughter, Lindy Taylor; God Parents of her daughter and lifelong friends, Bob Cunningham, Jeanne Cunningham (now deceased); loyal and faithful friends, Pat O’Neill and family; niece and nephew, Debbie Kenny and John Dannley.
She is preceded in death by her parents; stepbrother, Judge H. Dennis Dannley of Medina, OH and loving companion for many years, Ralph Cover.
A Memorial Service will be held on January 5, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 705 W. State St, Fremont, OH, with an hour of gathering prior to the service.
Burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions can be made in Evelyn’s honor to the Humane Society of Sandusky County.
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Peggy and Tim Rutherford
Tim and I are so very sorry for your loss. Tim was Captain at Cedar Point Police and just loved his relationship with her. As members of Grace Lutheran Church we got to continue conversations with her before and after services for many years. She was such a joy in our lives.
Shelia (Goon) Hineline
Oh how I loved this lady!! She gave me so much advice when I was 22 thinking I was 40. LOL!! Pat and Evie would come in and it would turn my bad days into a good one!! Then to meet her daughter years later through mutual friends . My deepest sympathy to everyone who lost the fabulous woman from their lives.
ALAN AND MARY STULL
Lydy, so very sorry for your loss. We enjoyed time with your mother and Ed.
May she rest in piece.
Love, Mary & Al
Joanne McDowell
Dear LIndy, Your mother was such a special lady, I will always remember her with love. She always supported the shelter and truly cared about God’s creatures.
My sympathy to you and Pat as I know you will miss her greatly.
Ginger Kelbley
So many good memories of what a good friend she was to my Mother and to are whole family. Thinking of you Lindy and sending much love.. I can remember when my Mom would be home alone and she would let her dog Rex out and when he didn’t come back your Mom would leave work to chase him down for her since she was in a wheelchair. So many stories like that how she went out of her way for others. She was a true friend.
Connie Greiner
Lindy,
So sorry you lost your Mom. Evie will be missed. She was so fun to talk with and always had such great stories to tell. She was one of a kind. I will miss her smile and laughter. Love, Connie
Lindy
Thank you all. I’m lost.
Lindy
Linda
My deepest sympathy Lindy, & dear Friends.
During our younger years I loved running into Evie & friends. An Adult beverage later & we were laugh crying or talking politics. I was fortunate in getting to know her again at Grace. I enjoyed our conversation!
R.I.P my friend
Karlee
I took care of sweet Evelyn at the care facility for a couple months, nothing but love she had for all of us. Eve would wait for me after lunch everyday to come eat a piece of candy with her or bring her some ice cream. She would love giving everyone anything she had to offer. And she was so fashionable and always had something she wanted to do! She also would called me every other day and made sure I was doing okay, she’s truly one of the best people I’ve got to take care of. My condolences to the family.