Memorial
Evelyn Fae Townsend, formerly of Center Point, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 10 AM, Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. A private inurnment will take place at a later date.
Evelyn Fae was born September 11, 1925 to Glen and Katherine (Jager) Townsend in Drakesville, Iowa. After graduating from Bloomfield High School in 1944, Evelyn enrolled in the nursing program at Evangelical Deaconess Hospital in Marshalltown. She was a registered nurse at St. Luke’s Hospital intermittently over a 30-year period.
Evelyn married Dorcie “Dean” Townsend on February 19, 1949 in Bentonville, Arkansas. They were the proud parents of three children, Karla, Coleen and Kevin. Evelyn always found peace through nature, relishing her walks through the timber and planting flowers and vegetables in her yard. But her family always came first; she was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother.
Evelyn is survived by her children: Karla Raterman of Rome, GA; Coleen Ashlock of Cedar Rapids; and Kevin Townsend of Center Point; grandchildren: Sara, Wade, Nick, Scott, Krista, and Amy; nine great-grandchildren; her sister; her sister-in law; and many nieces and nephews.
Evelyn is preceded in death by her husband, Dean, her parents, and six siblings.
Special thanks to Unity Point St. Luke’s Hospice for helping Evelyn and her family at the end of her life.
Memorial donations may be directed to Unity Point St. Luke’s Hospice.