We had yet another funeral this week. Alice Evans, the widow of Richard L. Evans, passed away late last week and the funeral was held at the Garden Park Ward on Tuesday, conducted by Bp. Close. He was a little stressed, as the mourners included Pres. Monson, Pres. Packer, Elder Nelson, Elder Oaks, Elder Ballard, and a smattering of Seventies. Pres. Monson came 45 minutes early and visited with the family and friends at the viewing, and spent a lot of time talking to the little children.
Alice Evans has been a widow for 37 years. She was 28 and Richard L. Evans was 32 when he was called as an apostle! He filled the vacancy created by the death of J. Golden Kimball in an automobile accident. During the year in which Richard L. Evans was the president of Rotary International, he and Alice visited Rotary Clubs in 60 countries.
Bp. Close was the last speaker on the program, but Pres. Monson then made concluding remarks. It was a great funeral; I think Calvin is glad it is over!
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