Clara Elsie Patterson Evans Obituary (1920 - 2016)

Clara Elsie Patterson Evans, 96, died April 5, 2016 in Draper, Utah from late-onset Parkinson's Disease. The fourth of 11 children, Clara was born February 12, 1920 in Hunter, Utah to Charles Elmer and Leoni Leoti Wilding Patterson. She married Robert Vernal Evans May 31, 1938 in the Salt Lake Temple. They shared 66 years of companionship and devotion until his death in 2004. Clara's true joy came from being a productive, self-sufficient, helpful person. She kept an immaculate home and garden, won numerous awards for handwork, and held leadership positions in both PTA and Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. She also had a deep love of the Gospel and served in many capacities in Primary, Young Women, and Relief Society. Both she and Vern cherished their time as ordinance workers in the Jordan River Temple. Clara is survived by her sons Vernal Ray (Karen) Evans, Taylorsville; Robert Kent (Annette) Evans, Mapleton; and daughter Clara Diane (Bjorn) Evans Olsen, Sandy; 15 grandchildren; sisters Mary Evans and Elva Trejo; and brothers Milton and Alvin Patterson. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband; parents; sisters Alice Boyer, Roberta Perry, and Mabel Briggs; brothers George, Thomas and David Patterson; and grandson Kurt Evans. The family extends special thanks to the caring staffs of Beehive Homes of Draper and Brighton Hospice. Their comfort and compassion was deeply appreciated. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm, Saturday, April 16, 2016 at the Alta Heights Ward, 1500 East 8600 South. Viewing from 12:30-1:45 pm at the same location. Interment at Larkin Sunset Gardens 1950 East 10600 South.