Vivian Evans

Vivian Evans, 87, of Navarre, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024. She was born on June 25, 1936 to the late Glenn and Vesta Lechner.

Vivian worked at Nickles Bakery in the credit office for 40 years, and also worked at Brewster Parke for several years. She was involved in the Navarre Garden Club, the Navarre Historical Society, Women's Auxiliary of the Navarre Volunteer Fire Department and the Wilderness Center in Wilmot. Vivian had a deep love for nature and gardening as well as animals. She had a green thumb, and you could always find her out working in the yard.

In addition to her parents, Vivian is preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, John "Jack" Evans; and her siblings Janet Starcher, Ruthye Youngman and Vernon "Moonie" Lechner.

Vivian is survived by her loving son Dennis (Linda) Evans and grandson, Benjamin (Hattie) Evans.

Visitation will be from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home, (1100 Wales Road NE). Her Funeral Service will be at 10:00 am on Friday, at St Paul's United Church of Christ (21 Wooster St N.W. Navarre, OH 44662) with burial to follow at East Union Lawn Cemetery.

A special thank you to Absolute Home Health caregivers, visiting nurse Terri, occupational therapist Sarah, physical therapist Courtney, Absolute Hospice visiting nurse Letticia, health care aide Raylynn and in mom's final weeks, we also want to thank Altercare in Navarre for her care.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to causes that were dear to Vivian's heart.

Navarre Garden Club ( C/O Village of Navarre 27 Canal St W Navarre, OH 44662 )

Woodside Pet Cemetery ( 6450 Shepler Church Ave S.W. Navarre, OH 44662)