Howard Wesley Evitt's Obituary
Howard Evitt, 90, of Corydon, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at Corydon Specialty Care in Corydon, Iowa.
Howard Wesley Evitt was born on July 20, 1931, to Carry and Blanche (Thierman) Evitt. Howard was the youngest of 7 siblings. He married Evelyn Mead on July 5, 1952 at the Corydon Methodist Church. The couple enjoyed 61 of marriage together. To this union, 2 sons were born, Paul and Rodney.
Howard lived his whole life in the neighborhood where he was born, in Wayne County, Benton Township, except for the 4 years when he served in the U.S. Navy in Virginia and North Carolina. Regardless of the weather, every Sunday, Howard would stand up in church and say "It's a beautiful day!" He went to church every single Sunday without fail, and was always involved in church activities. Howard and Evelyn were faithful members of the New Zion Church. He taught Sunday school for many years and made many lifelong friends.
Howard loved his horses and going on trail rides, hosting the St. Jude's Children's trail ride, farming, and his livestock, which included his cattle, horses, hogs, sheep, cats, and dogs. He also enjoyed when his family would all get together back at the cabin.
Howard is survived by his brother, R.D. Evitt of Williston, ND; sons, Paul Evitt (Mary Ann) and Rodney Evitt (Debbie); grandchildren, Jodi Sprague (Bruce), Justin Evitt, Wes Evitt (Megan), Troy Trzpuc, and Wade Trzpuc (Adrie) of Fargo, ND; great-grandchildren, Hallie and Lane Ingram, Liam and Jase Sprague, Sawyer and Miley Evitt, and Austin and Georgia Trzpuc. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Evitt; brothers, Phil, infant brother James, Chuck, and Ted; sister, Elaine Starrett; grandsons, Cody Evitt and Tyler Evitt; and his parents, Jesse Blanche and Carry Evitt.
Funeral service for Howard will be on Monday, February 28, 2022 at 10:00 AM at the Corydon Methodist Church. Visitation will be held at the Thomas Funeral Home in Corydon on Sunday, February 27, 2022 from 2:00 - 7:00 PM with family present from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Memorials can be given to the New Zion Church or St. Jude's Children's Hospital, and condolences can be shared at www.thomasfh.com or www.facebook.com/thomasfuneralhome.
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