Orville Johnnie Evans , 86 of La Porte, IN, died Saturday, August 1, 2009 in Brighton Gardens, Yorba Linda, CA.
He was born January 15, 1923 in Harvey, Illinois, son of the late John and Dora (Padgett) Evans.
He retired from Austenal-Howmet in 1985.
He Married Feb. 25, 1950 in La Porte to Marietta Schroeder who preceded him in death July 16, 1991
Surviving are two sons, Danny (Trina) Evans of La Porte and Gary( Lynda) Evans of Mission Viejo, CA; brother, Rollie Evans of La Porte; two sisters, Nina Vairo of Tucson, AZ and Eileen Garrett of South Bend, IN; 7 grandchildren; Matthew Evans of Valparaiso, Kylene Brooks of La Porte, Adam Evans of Corona,CA., Jonathan & Luke Evans of Yorba Linda, CA., Matthew and Lauren Montes of West Covina, CA., and 4 great grandchildren; Ashley, Benjamin, Jocelyn Brooks, & Jaxson Evans.
He was a US Army Veteran of WW II serving from 1943-46. He was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church.
Friends will be received Friday, August 7 at the Cutler Funeral Home from 3-8:00 PM.
Services will be held at Cutler Funeral Home, Saturday, August 8, 2009 at 10:00 A.M. with Rev. Dennis Meyer and Chris Buresch officiating.
Interment will follow in the Patton Cemetery , LaPorte.
In Leu of Flowers contributions may be made to the Bethany Lutheran Church Habitat Program for building a home for a veteran, PO Box 552 La Porte, IN 46350.
Friends may leave condolences at www.cutlerfuneral.com.