Evelyn Myers

EVELYN KATHERINE MYERS On October 11, 2017, we lost the matriarch to our family. Evelyn Katherine Myers, 95, of Chico, CA passed away peacefully in her home. She was born November 12, 1921 in Long Beach, CA to Bill and Mary Warner. She graduated from Polytechnic High School in Long Beach. She married Wilber Lee Evans in 1941. He was killed in WWII. She married Ray V. Myers and they moved to Chico in 1948. They were married for 40 years until his death in 1985. Evelyn was a member of the American Legion since 1945, the Eagles Aux. since 1951 and was a volunteer member at the Costume Shop for the Children's Home Society for 24 years. She was a member of the Chico Barn Owls Square Dance group for over 25 years. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family. Survivors include her son, Ron (Jackie) Myers of Lincolnton, NC; daughter, Claudia Higby of Chico, CA; sister, Marie Cain of Lincolnton, NC; her 6 grandchildren, Stacey Myers, Rob Kettenring, Ronelle Bouldin, Donnie Kettenring, Jami Kettenring and Katherine Soudan; 8 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister, Ruth Williams of Quincy, CA and her companion for many years, Lowell Meador of Gridley, CA. Memorial contributions may be made to Butte Humane Society or any other charity of their choice in care of Brusie Funeral Home. Her remains will be placed with her mother at Glen Oaks Memorial Park. No services are planned; however, there will be a Celebration of Life on October 20th at 1:00 pm at 173 Connors Ave, Chico. "You may be gone but you will live forever in our hearts."