Chad Raoul Evans, of Roosevelt, our beloved, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, age 88 returned to his Heavenly Father on Sunday, October 14, 2018. Chad was a man of wisdom with a friendly personality and many amazing talents and abilities! Chad was born February 14, 1930 in Boneta, to Ward and Elzada Fietkau Evans.
He married Betty Lee Holgate, the love of his life, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on November 24, 1948. Besides living in the Uintah Basin, he has resided for a time in Salt Lake City, Provo, and LaGrande, Oregon. It was in LaGrande where he and Betty raised their children.
They always loved the beautiful Pacific North West! Chad was a people person with a quick wit and a fun personality! He could tell the best stories and loved sharing them with his family and friends.
He had a beautiful tenor voice and would whistle or sing wherever he went. Chad was one of those guys who could do anything…and do it well! He was gifted with animals from the time he was young and had a special love for his horses.
Chad loved his work with livestock as well as his work in the health care profession in Roosevelt and at the Grande Ronde Hospital in LaGrande, Oregon. During the last years of his life he gained great joy in growing and sharing his incredible garden! Chad had a powerful testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ!
He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many church callings including Bishop’s Councilor, Stake High Councilor, and Stake Young Men’s President. Chad and his wife Betty served a mission to Adelaide, Australia. They also served a six-year Native American mission and had a great love for the people.
Chad is survived by his children, Dr. Keith (Sharon) Evans, both of Roosevelt; Sherry Peterson, Kanosh; Chad Troy Evans, Tooele; 10 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, brothers, Forrest Evans (Luella), Conrad Evans, Val Evans (Joyce); sisters, Eloise Gatherum (Dawn), Kathreen Thimmes (Terry); sister-in-law, Donna Evans, and numerous other relatives. Chad was preceded in death by his wife Betty, his infant son, Tony Chad Evans; parents, Ward and Elzada Evans; brothers, Gordon, Kent, Wendell, Burke, and Gayle; sisters-in-law, Beth Evans and Pat Evans; a great-granddaughter Lucie Bell, a grandson-in-law Robert Medvie, and a son-in-law, Robert Peterson. The family would like to thank the homecare and hospice angels in Roosevelt and Millard County.
A special thank you to Chris Livingston Appreciation to Hal Winterton, Bill Johnson, Jordan Lindsey, and Tony Pedro who were devoted friends to the end! Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Roosevelt 11th Ward at 11:00 a.m. A viewing will be held from 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. Burial in the Roosevelt Memorial Park.
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