Obituary: Marlin Evans

Funeral Services

Funeral services will take place on Friday, January 7, 2022 at 1:00 PM (Mountain).

Nowlin Cemetery
Midland, South Dakota

Interment

Nowlin Cemetery
Midland, South Dakota

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In memory of

Marlin Evans

of Midland, South Dakota, died on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at the Kadoka Nursing Home at the age of 86

Marlin Idell Hercher was born June 27, 1935 to Louis and Lonabelle (Garner) Hercher in Martin, SD and resided near Interior most of her life. She attended Lone Tree and Interior Grade School and graduated from Interior High School.

Marlin was thrilled to become a sister at the age of 7 to Asta and when she was 15 Kenny became part of their family.

Marlin was united in marriage to Norman “Jack” Franklin Evans on October 11, 1953 in Rapid City. To this union four children were born; Prerry, Heather, Clover, and Jack. In 1997 three grandchildren were adopted, Slate, Mariah and Alaetra.

Throughout her life she waited tables, cleaned at and was activity director at both Kadoka and Philip Nursing Homes, milked cows, helped operate the second hand store and most important – was a homemaker. She fed everyone who sat at her table. We will all remember her apple pies, cinnamon rolls, cookies, brownies, funnel cakes, and fried chicken. Spending time with her grandkids was the highlight of her life and through them her ‘love of Canasta’ will live on.

Grateful for sharing her life include two sons, Jack (Jill) Evans of Colorado Springs, CO and Slate Evans (Amanda Drobny) of Martin; five daughters, Prerry (Clint) Saucerman of Midland, Heather Evans (Jerry Kirby) of Parker, CO, Clover Evans of Interior, Mariah (Emery) Gibson of Philip, and Alaetra Evans (Vince Bruce) of Hayes; nine grandchildren, Tel (Ellie) Saucerman, Ty (Emily) Saucerman, Talon (Erica) Saucerman, Matthew Kirby, Elizabeth (CJ) Busby, Jace, Jaya, Jadd Evans, and Hoyt Evans; eight great-grandchildren, Emma, Sawyer, Meleah, Raygen, Calum, Benjamin, Rebekah Saucerman, and Sophia Busby; her sister Asta Amiotte and her brother Ken (Gay) Lange.

Marlin was preceded in death by her husband, Jack and her parents.

Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 7, 2022 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Midland.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE
Friday, January 7, 2022 - 1:00 p.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church
Midland, South Dakota

CLERGY
Pastor Tel Saucerman

PALLBEARERS
Ty Saucerman - Talon Saucerman
Matthew Kirby - Elizabeth Busby - Jace Evans
Jaya Evans - Jadd Evans - Hoyt Evans

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance

INTERMENT
Nowlin Cemetery
Midland, South Dakota

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Condolences. You're in our thoughts and prayers. ~ Whirlwind Horse Family Interior, SD (1/7/2022)
I enjoyed being her insurance agent. She was so much fun to talk to, and you better plan on an extra hour, or so, to visit about family and friends. She truly was one of my favorites!! ~ Greg Niederwerder Rapid City, SD (1/5/2022)
We are praying for all of you during this time. ~ Gus and Terry Craven Wanblee, SD (1/3/2022)
Marlins family: I missed seeing her when she moved to Kadoka Nursing home, I knew Marlin for at least 50 years. She was always a great friend and I always enjoyed visiting with her. She is missed by all who knew her. Gods blessings on you all at this trying time. ~ Janice Rae Crowser New Underwood SD (1/3/2022)
Sympathy and prayers to Marlin's family. I worked with her at the Kadoka Nursing home. She was a great lady. ~ Donna Bodkin Craven Rapid city, SD (1/3/2022)
Marlin will be missed! She loved her children and grandchildren with her whole heart. Her face would light up with smiles and her arms were ready for a hug and a kiss on their cheeks when we would come home to visit. I remember her telling me one time how she wished everyone could live close by. She was also a great cook! Our kids looked forward to her cinnamon rolls and open homey kitchen atmosphere! Much love and prayers to all the family during this time. ~ Jill Evans Colorado Springs Colorado (1/1/2022)
We are so sorry to hear about Marlin. What a wonderful person and an even more wonderful legacy she leaves spread out everywhere. The Texans were blessed to have know her and her amazing family. ~ Larry Sawyer Amherst Tx (1/1/2022)
I am so very sorry for your loss. Sending prayers and love to all of the
family. ~ Julie McLaughlin Midland, SD (1/1/2022)
Marlin was a one of a kind. She was a wonderful Grandma and Great Grandma that will be missed. We love you and know you are in Heaven with Papa Jack. ~ Ellie Saucerman Rapid City (12/31/2021)