Elwyn Evans

Elwyn (Steve) Evans, Jr. died peacefully at the age of 91 on March 1, 2019. He practiced law until December, 2018. He was born on May 9, 1927 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Mary Boyd and Elwyn Evans. He graduated from Brooks School, Yale University and Harvard Law School. Steve was preceded in death by his son, Christopher Evans, and his brother, Tilghman Evans. He is survived by his loving wife, Jane Evans, and his sister, Katharine May. And also by his children Lloyd (Jeff), Wyn (Maggie), Tilghman (Laura) and his daughter-in-law, Joan Evans. He leaves behind his grandchildren, Mary Frances Evans, Jeffrey Bove, Jr., Ramsay Bove and Hannah Bove. He dearly loved his stepchildren, Robert and Michael (Joan) Lindsay and their children and grandchildren, and his stepson, Greg Adams.

Steve’s true passion was enjoying life surrounded by the love of his large, extended family. He was most at home on the water and sailing his boat in Nova Scotia.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Faithful Friends Animal Society, 12 Germay Drive, Wilmington, DE, 19804.

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Funeral Services

A Celebration of Life will be held at noon on Saturday May 18, 2019 at Lower Brandywine Presbyterian Church. Interment will be private.

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Victoria Hoffman writes,

Jane, so sorry to hear about Steve. My sympathy to you and the family. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

03/10/2019 12:25 pm

CHARLIE WEYMOUTH lit a candle and writes,

Please accept all my sympathies to Jane and to each member of the Families. Honed to the qualities required of his Universities, he was a Community stand out in taking roads less traveled, performing such most capably and , despite on occasion a loss, keeping a most positive attitude forward. He was the quintessential independent. We must honor him and such attributes in our futures forward. Charlie Weymouth

03/19/2019 10:09 am

Amy Evans lit a candle and writes,

Jane, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Remembering Steve, his spirit, athleticism, wit, intelligence and dogs.

03/21/2019 06:43 pm

Kim Fortunato writes,

Dear Jane, This is Kim Fortunato writing for my Mother-In-Law, Marian Fortunato. Marian sends her deepest sympathy in your loss of Steve. She would love to be in contact with you. With sympathy, Marian (and Kim)

05/11/2019 02:52 pm

Cheryl A. Patton Lee lit a candle and writes,

Dear Jane, Tim, Lloyd, Bobby, Michael, it is with Sincere and heartfelt condolences on your loss of Steve. I'm just hearing of his passing. Know that you all are in my prayers. Rev. Dr. Cheryl Lee, Th.d

05/17/2020 04:28 pm

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