Obituary of Rose M. Evans

EVANS, Rose M. age 68 of Van Etten passed away after a brief illness on Friday Jul. 2, 2010 at Cayuga Ridge Nursing Facility in Ithaca surrounded by her loving family. Rose was born Feb 25, 1942 in Bronx, NY a daughter to the late Ernest and Rose (Menge) Taska. She is survived by her husband of nearly 39 years, Arthur Evans Jr.; twin daughter and son, Joyce Evans of Lansing, NY and Joe Evans of Van Etten, NY; son, Ernest (Shelley) Evans of Van Etten, NY; granddaughters, Ashley, Aleshia, Cassidy and Gabriella; sister, Viola as well as several extended family members and close and caring friends and neighbors. Rose was predeceased by her brothers, Ernest and Michael, her parents Ernest and Rose and grandparents Viola and Joe Menge. She was a devoted wife caring mother and special grandmother. She graduated from Van Etten Central School in 1960 and more recently was secretary of Van Etten Central School Alumni Association for 19 years. Early in her career, Rose worked for Philadelphia Sales for 10 years until her full time role as mother raising her family. While raising her family she also ran a food co-op from her home in Van Etten for many years. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home 413 S. Main St. Horseheads on Tuesday July 6, 2010 from 4-7:00 pm. Her service will take place on Wed. at 10:00 am with interment to follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Van Etten. Condolences and remembrances may be left and viewed at www.barberfuneralhome.com