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Evelyn Genevieve Jeffs Dees

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Evelyn Genevieve Jeffs Dees

1918-2015

Born 7/14/1918 Washington County Indiana. Married William James Dees 8/17/47 New Liberty, IN. Survived by 3 children, Tynka L. Dees, MD, daughter, San Jose; Daniel W. Dees, MD, son, Reno, and Kathy L. Dees JD, daughter, Oakland, many loving family and friends. Predeceased by her husband. Earned a BS from Indiana State University in 1942, MS in Education from Indiana University in 1949. Taught elementary school for 20 years. Life member of AAUW, Unitarian and member of UUFNN, volunteered in several organizations. Lifelong interests in women's rights, education and nature.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in the name of Evelyn Dees Scholarship at AAUW, PO Box 5818, Reno, NV 89513. A memorial service is set for July 18, 2015 at 3:00 pm at UUFNN.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Jul. 12, 2015.

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Alan Jordan

May 17, 2015

Zest

Evelyn Dees added
zest
to the lives of
everyone she touched.

With a twinkle in her eye
and

a smile in her voice
She made everyone
feel special.

May 6, 2015

My sincere condolences in the loss of your beloved.
"The span of our life is 70 years, Or 80 if one is especially strong."
Yet, God promises more - living forever here on earth.
~Ps 37:29

April 28, 2015

Heartfelt condolences to you and your family. May you find peace in this most difficult time, and may you find comfort in the words found at Isaiah 65:17, 21-25.

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