Jimmie Evans
November 18, 1947 ~ March 2, 2014
Jimmie Evans, 66, of Miller, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2014 at Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital, Miller after a valiant four year struggle with colon cancer.
Funeral service with military honors was held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 7, 2014 at the First Presbyterian Church, Miller with Rev. Brian Jones officiating. Visitation was held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 6, 2014 with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, all at the church.
Jimmie Ray was born November 18, 1947 in Miller to Albert “Bub” and Lurabel (Purrington) Evans. He attended various country schools and graduated from Miller High School in 1966. In the late 1950’s, the family moved to Miller from Hiland Township after the farm burned down.
After high school, he went to work with his dad at Evans Construction; taking ownership when his father passed away. He continued to own and operate Evans Construction until his passing. All three of his children learned to run a dozer in the gravel pits. On May 12, 1973, he married Karen Keelin at St. Ann’s Catholic Church. From 1967 to 1973, he was an active member in the National Guards; later being honorably discharged.
In the late 1960’s and early 1970’s, Jimmie owned and operated #7 race team with Chet Danburg as his driver. They won multiple track championships. Jimmie loved dirt track and NASCAR racing, hunting, fishing, socializing, coffee with friends, camping and barbeques in the summers.
Jimmie had an infectious smile and was always friendly.
He will be missed by his wife, Karen Evans of Miller; three children: David Evans of Miller, Deborah (David) Roth of Mesa, AZ, and Mike Evans of Pierre; four grandchildren: Heidi Roth, Shane Reiners, Laura Evans and Justin Evans; three great grandchildren: Eric, Jr., Andres and Kayden; mother, Lurabel Evans of Miller; uncle, John Evans; and aunts: Joanne Evans and Gladys Jensen.
He was preceded in death by his father, Albert “Bub” Evans; granddaughter, Ashley Roth; uncles: Gene Evans, Francis Evans, Howard Jensen, James Purrington and Russell Purrington; and aunt, Cecil (Hummy) Boulias.
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Davy & Family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. Jeff & I are thinking of you. Jimmie will be greatly missed. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Love, Jeff & Holley
I am sorry to for your loss my thoughts are with you
I’m so sorry for your loss. I can’t even imagine your pain. Losing loved ones is overwhelmingly painful. One thing that brings me some comfort is what the Bible says at Isaiah 25:8 “He will swallow up death forever, and the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces.” We look to God through Jesus and his Kingdom to do this. My wife and I hope you find comfort as you endure your loss.
So sorry to hear of Jimmie’s passing. We can’t come up with enough good words to describe him. He was a dear friend and would go out of his way to help anyone. Our family feels blessed to have had him as a friend. God bless you all.
Life just won’t be the same without Jimmie Evans in it. We will certainly miss that infectious smile of his. Heaven is surely shining brighter now and know that all Jimmies family and friends are rejoicing now that he has joined them! Rest in peace dear friend. You were loved by many…The Brueggemans
So sorry for your loss may your memories make this journey easier
Sorry to here of Jimmie’s passing. He will be greatly missed by many people. That great smile and infectious personality is what made him so special. Rest in peace our dear friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.
Jimmie was an all around great guy when I knew him in high school and remained so throughout his life. I’m so sorry that he’s left family and friends so soon. My sympathy to you all.
my condolences to all of the Evans family. I have many good memories of visiting with Jimmie, when he camped at Lake Louise years ago, he made working nights there more enjoyable. God bless you all. Mike Anglin
Sorry to hear about Jimmie and our prayers and thoughts are with you and your Family during this time of loss. Katherine Splichal
You was a very nice friend and landlord Jim and we all love you as much as a family member we always knew how sick you was and how things was getting better for you and as for all that being said I just wanna let you know we are still here for your wife as I did call and check on her and its a very sad day for all of us..I wanna take this time and send all my love and condolences to your wonderful family and friends and my you Rest In Peace Jimmie ,love kara ocasio family…….