William E. Mcevoy
March 7, 1937 — October 22, 2014
William E. “Bill” McEvoy, 77, of Ryan passed away at home October 22, 2014, of myelodysplastic syndrome; surrounded by his wife and children.
Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 25, 2014 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Ryan. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Friday, October 24, 2014 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Ryan where there will be a 2:00 p.m. Scripture Service. Additional visitation from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Saturday, prior to services. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery immediately following the funeral service.
Bill was born March 7, 1937, in Ryan and was united in marriage on October 1, 1960 to Doris Till at St. John’s Church, Placid, IA.
A lifelong farmer, Bill was proud of his farm’s designation as a Century Farm in 1990. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, dancing with his wife, socializing, and spoiling his grandchildren. Thanksgiving was a favorite holiday when the entire family gathered each year for an extended celebration.
Bill served on numerous community boards including Lions Club, St. Patrick’s Church of Ryan, Ryan Co-op, Prairieburg Fire Department and was a member of the American Legion. He served six years in the U.S. National Guard and was discharged with the rank of staff sergeant.
Bill is survived by his wife of 54 years, Doris; three sons and five daughters, Diane Kleinman of West Orange, NJ; Doreen “Maggie” McEvoy MD of Minneapolis; Joe (Maureen) McEvoy of Central City; Kris McEvoy (Jamie Cross) of West Des Moines; Mike (Tammy) McEvoy of Walker; Trish (Aaron) Cook of Winthrop, Amy McEvoy of Chicago; Sean McEvoy MD, London/Seattle; 13 grandchildren, Shira and Avi Kleinman; Brian, Jessica and Andrew McEvoy; Liv, Sam and Charlie Cross; Chelsea and Allison McEvoy; Holly, Spencer and Kirby Cook.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, William F. and Marie (Elledge) and infant twin brothers, Clarence and Clare.
A memorial fund has been established in lieu of flowers. The family thanks The Ghosh Center, UnityPoint St. Luke’s Infusion Center Staff, the Mississippi Valley Blood Bank, and UnityPoint St. Luke’s Palliative Care and Hospice.
Please share a memory of Bill at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.
Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 25, 2014 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Ryan. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Friday, October 24, 2014 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Ryan where there will be a 2:00 p.m. Scripture Service. Additional visitation from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Saturday, prior to services. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery immediately following the funeral service.
Bill was born March 7, 1937, in Ryan and was united in marriage on October 1, 1960 to Doris Till at St. John’s Church, Placid, IA.
A lifelong farmer, Bill was proud of his farm’s designation as a Century Farm in 1990. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, dancing with his wife, socializing, and spoiling his grandchildren. Thanksgiving was a favorite holiday when the entire family gathered each year for an extended celebration.
Bill served on numerous community boards including Lions Club, St. Patrick’s Church of Ryan, Ryan Co-op, Prairieburg Fire Department and was a member of the American Legion. He served six years in the U.S. National Guard and was discharged with the rank of staff sergeant.
Bill is survived by his wife of 54 years, Doris; three sons and five daughters, Diane Kleinman of West Orange, NJ; Doreen “Maggie” McEvoy MD of Minneapolis; Joe (Maureen) McEvoy of Central City; Kris McEvoy (Jamie Cross) of West Des Moines; Mike (Tammy) McEvoy of Walker; Trish (Aaron) Cook of Winthrop, Amy McEvoy of Chicago; Sean McEvoy MD, London/Seattle; 13 grandchildren, Shira and Avi Kleinman; Brian, Jessica and Andrew McEvoy; Liv, Sam and Charlie Cross; Chelsea and Allison McEvoy; Holly, Spencer and Kirby Cook.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, William F. and Marie (Elledge) and infant twin brothers, Clarence and Clare.
A memorial fund has been established in lieu of flowers. The family thanks The Ghosh Center, UnityPoint St. Luke’s Infusion Center Staff, the Mississippi Valley Blood Bank, and UnityPoint St. Luke’s Palliative Care and Hospice.
Please share a memory of Bill at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.
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