Evelyn L. Schell

Evelyn L. Schell Our loving Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother went to be with our Lord and Savior on September 12, 2015. Evelyn was born on October 2, 1919 to David and Vinnie Evans in Independence Louisiana, one of eight children to the Evans family, 4 boys and 4 girls. She was raised on a strawberry farm near Independence and being a farm girl had plenty to do with helping the family. Cooking soon became her specialty and for generations many enjoyed her perfections. Evelyn graduated from Independence High School in 1937. Through a mutual friend, Evelyn was introduced to a young man from Washington State named Bert Schell. After a brief courtship they were married on February 10, 1938 and immediately moved to Cashmere to become an apple grower’s wife and homemaker. The Schell family was delighted to have Evelyn as part of the family. This all helped her adjust to being so far away from home. Bert said that after harvest was over and the work in the warehouse was done, they would travel back to visit family in Louisiana. He stated that he wore out three to four automobiles going back and forth. Following retirement from the family farm and getting the last sibling off to college, Evelyn and Bert spent much of their time collecting and restoring old things. Evelyn enjoyed volunteering for many years on the YWCA Estate sales committee helping to organize estate sales. They also experienced years of travel and enjoyed good times with family and friends. Bert and Evelyn raised their family in Cashmere and moved to Lake Chelan in 1998 so they could be part of their Grandchildren’s activities. They didn’t miss an event and thoroughly appreciated being back on an apple orchard. Evelyn was described by many as a very gracious southern lady. She was a selfless giving person that always put others before herself. Her love of God showed in everything she did and who she was. Everyone that knew Evelyn will never forget her fantastic cooking and generous heart. Evelyn was preceded in death by her mother and father, four brothers, three sisters, husband Bert and son-in-law Richard Schons. She is survived by her daughter Louise Schons of Wenatchee and son Harold (Kara) Schell of Chelan. Two grandchildren, Resa (Jeff) Tucker of Redmond and Calin (Britt) Schell of Bellingham. Four great grandchildren, Jaxon and Kira Tucker, Landon and Bowen Schell. In Lieu of flowers please send donations to Chelan Valley Hope or Cashmere First Baptist Church. The Family will be hosting a Celebration of life at Cashmere First Baptist Church, October 2, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Please express your thoughts and memories on the online guest book at jonesjonesbetts.com. Arrangements are by Jones & Jones-Betts Funeral Home.

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Evelyn L. Schell

October 2, 1919 - September 12, 2015