Evelyn Williams
February 3rd, 1923 - September 5th, 2024
Share Book of Memories with a Friend
Please enter the name and email details so that we can send your friend a link to the online tribute. No names or addresses will be collected by using this service.
Evelyn's Obituary
Evelyn J. Williams (Bakeman), 101, of Dowagiac, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Forest Glen Assisted Living in Dowagiac.
Her family will celebrate her life by inviting guests to visit from 12pm until time of service at 1pm, Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Clark Chapel, 405 Center St., Dowagiac, her nephew, Rev. Jeff Williams officiating. She will be laid to rest next to her husband privately, at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger, IN. Memorial contributions may be given to Corsocare Hospice, www.corsocare.com/hospice.
Evelyn was born February 3, 1923, on her home farm in Dowagiac to Karl and Rose (Krohne) Bakeman. Evelyn lived a long, active life – which included lots of traveling abroad, many days getting fresh air in her beautiful gardens, and lovingly creating treasured items for loved ones with her amazing seam work and crafting skills. Her family will remember her fondly for her expansive sewing machine and thimble collections. In her younger years, Evelyn was an active member of the Turners – a group located in South Bend. She was also a member of the Elks Club in Dowagiac for many years. Evelyn’s nurturing tendencies lead to life-long relationships with foreign students who attended Notre Dame and needed some place to live and assistance acclimating.
Evelyn will be missed by her brothers, Gerald (Sandy) Bakeman, and Maurice (Leslie) Bakeman; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members who loved her.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Morris Williams; her siblings, Richard, Robert (Ruth), Charles (Jean), Ted (Kay), and Ronald (Evelyn) Bakeman, and Janice (William) Behnke; and her parents.
Her family will celebrate her life by inviting guests to visit from 12pm until time of service at 1pm, Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Clark Chapel, 405 Center St., Dowagiac, her nephew, Rev. Jeff Williams officiating. She will be laid to rest next to her husband privately, at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger, IN. Memorial contributions may be given to Corsocare Hospice, www.corsocare.com/hospice.
Evelyn was born February 3, 1923, on her home farm in Dowagiac to Karl and Rose (Krohne) Bakeman. Evelyn lived a long, active life – which included lots of traveling abroad, many days getting fresh air in her beautiful gardens, and lovingly creating treasured items for loved ones with her amazing seam work and crafting skills. Her family will remember her fondly for her expansive sewing machine and thimble collections. In her younger years, Evelyn was an active member of the Turners – a group located in South Bend. She was also a member of the Elks Club in Dowagiac for many years. Evelyn’s nurturing tendencies lead to life-long relationships with foreign students who attended Notre Dame and needed some place to live and assistance acclimating.
Evelyn will be missed by her brothers, Gerald (Sandy) Bakeman, and Maurice (Leslie) Bakeman; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members who loved her.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Morris Williams; her siblings, Richard, Robert (Ruth), Charles (Jean), Ted (Kay), and Ronald (Evelyn) Bakeman, and Janice (William) Behnke; and her parents.
Service Details
View the current service details below. Sign up for email or text updates to receive notifications of any changes to service schedules or important information.