Dorothy L. Evans, 82

Dorothy L oraine ( Caldwell) E vans w as b orn December29, 1942in Wood Lake to Russell and D orothy (Burrows) C aldwell. S he w as called h ome A pril 2 1, 2 025 a t S wedish Medical Center in Engelwood, CO peacefully surrounded by her family. Loraine was t he e ldest o f 1 3 s iblings. S he married the love of her life Charles William Evans o n J une 8 , 1 962 i n R apid C ity, South Dakota. They had four children. Loraine grew up in Wood Lake where she attended school. After graduation she moved in w ith h er g randmother a nd w orked a t t he local cafe. While attending a dance she met Charles and shortly after were married. Loraine, being a military wife, lived several places eventually settling down in Hyannis, where they lived for 39 years. She had a few jobs, but everyone knew her for babysitting the town's kids. Loraine will be remembered most for her selflessness, her one-of-a-kind smirk smile and the way she could light up a room. She had a p assion for a ll g ames, f rom c ards, b oard g ames, b owling and even PlayStation. She enjoyed teaching anyone who would let her, especially if that meant she had another person to play her favorite game, p itch. O ver the y ears s he h ad m any h obbies f rom p lastic canvas, crocheting and painting ceramics. You could always count on her g ifting y ou h er h andmade c rafts for b irthday a nd Christmas presents. Her newest hobby had become diamond art and did that keep her busy! One of the biggest joys of her life were her grand/great grandchildren. She loved all opportunities she got to spend with them. Loraine will be missed deeply by all who knew her as her family would say she was the glue that held everyone together. She is survived by her children Laurie Chambers, Brenda (Casey) Spath and Corey (Bonnie) Evans, grandchildren Treyel (Kirsten)Evans, Jason (Nicole) Smith, Shauna (Koltin) Smith, Mishayla (John) Evans, Kephanie (Jacob) Deal and Blake Jensen, 20 great grandchildren and siblings Shirley (Louie) Larabee, Peggy Kuta, Jay (Carlene) Burrows, George (Tarin) Burrows, Beverly (Dave) O'Dea, Maxine Scarberry, Bill (Patty) Burrows, Carol (Don) Stewart, Kenny (Carol) Caldwell, Russ Jr. (Jeri) Caldwell, and Shannon Vincelli. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, infant son Ted and her brother Don Caldwell. Funeral service was held at Pier Funeral Home in Gordon. Burial took place at Gordon Cemetery on April 30. Dorothy L oraine ( Caldwell) E vans w as b orn December 29, 1942 in Wood Lake to Russell and D orothy (Burrows) C aldwell. S he w as called h ome A pril 2 1, 2 025 a t S wedish Medical Center in Engelwood, CO peacefully surrounded by her family. Loraine was t he e ldest o f 1 3 s iblings. S he married the love of her life Charles William Evans o n J une 8 , 1 962 i n R apid C ity, South Dakota. They had four children. Loraine grew up in Wood Lake where she attended school. After graduation she moved in w ith h er g randmother a nd w orked a t t he local cafe. While attending a dance she met Charles and shortly after were married. Loraine, being a military wife, lived several places eventually settling down in Hyannis, where they lived for 39 years. She had a few jobs, but everyone knew her for babysitting the town's kids. Loraine will be remembered most for her selflessness, her one-of-a-kind smirk smile and the way she could light up a room. She had a p assion for a ll g ames, f rom c ards, b oard g ames, b owling and even PlayStation. She enjoyed teaching anyone who would let her, especially if that meant she had another person to play her favorite game, p itch. O ver the y ears s he h ad m any h obbies f rom p lastic canvas, crocheting and painting ceramics. You could always count on her g ifting y ou h er h andmade c rafts for b irthday a nd Christmas presents. Her newest hobby had become diamond art and did that keep her busy! One of the biggest joys of her life were her grand/great grandchildren. She loved all opportunities she got to spend with them. Loraine will be deeply by all who knew her as her family would say she was the glue that held everyone together. She is survived by her children Laurie Chambers, Brenda (Casey) Spath and Corey (Bonnie) Evans, grandchildren Treyel (Kirsten)Evans, Jason (Nicole) Smith, Shauna (Koltin) Smith, Mishayla (John) Evans, Kephanie (Jacob) Deal and Blake Jensen, 20 great grandchildren and siblings Shirley (Louie) Larabee, Peggy Kuta, Jay (Carlene) Burrows, George (Tarin) Burrows, Beverly (Dave) O'Dea, Maxine Scarberry, Bill (Patty) Burrows, Carol (Don) Stewart, Kenny (Carol) Caldwell, Russ Jr. (Jeri) Caldwell, and Shannon Vincelli. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, infant son Ted and her brother Don Caldwell. Funeral service was held at Pier Funeral Home in Gordon. Burial took place at Gordon Cemetery on April 30. Dorothy Loraine (Caldwell) Evans was born 1942, Wood Lake to Russell Dorothy (Burrows) Caldwell. She wascalled home April 21, 2025, at Swedish Medical Center in Engelwood, Colo. peacefully surrounded by her family.

Loraine was the eldest of 13 siblings. She the love of her life Charles William on June 8, 1962, in Rapid City, S.D. They had four children.

Loraine grew up Wood Lake where she After graduation she moved with her grandmother and worked at the cafe. While attending a dance, she met Charles and shortly after married. Loraine, being a military wife, lived several places eventually settling down in Hyannis, where they lived for 39 years.

She had a few jobs, but everyone knew her for babysitting town’s Loraine be remembered most for her selflessness, her one-of-akind smirk smile and the way she could light up a room. She had a passion for all games, from cards, board games, bowling and even PlayStation. She enjoyed teaching anyone who would let her,especially if that meant she had another person to play her favorite game, pitch.

Over the years she had many hobbies from plastic canvas, crocheting and painting ceramics. You could always count on her gifting you her handmade crafts for birthday and Christmas presents. Her newest hobby had become diamond art and did that keep her busy! One of the biggest joys of her life were her grand/great grandchildren. She loved all opportunities she got to spend with them.

Loraine will be missed deeply by all who knew her as her family would say she was the glue that held everyone together.

She is survived by her children Laurie Chambers, Brenda (Casey) Spath and Corey (Bonnie) Evans, grandchildren Treyel (Kirsten)Evans, Jason (Nicole) Smith, Shauna (Koltin) Smith, Mishayla (John) Evans, Kephanie (Jacob) Deal and Blake Jensen, 20 great grandchildren, and siblings Shirley (Louie) Larabee, Peggy Kuta, Jay (Carlene) Burrows, George (Tarin) Burrows, Beverly (Dave) O’Dea, Maxine Scarberry, Bill (Patty) Burrows, Carol (Don) Stewart, Kenny (Carol) Caldwell, Russ Jr. (Jeri) Caldwell, and Shannon Vincelli.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, infant son Ted and her brother Don Caldwell.

Funeral service was held at Pier Funeral Home in Gordon. Burial took place in the Gordon Cemetery on April 30.