Evelyn Jewett

Evelyn Jewett, age 94, of Wibaux, Montana, passed away with her family at her side on Monday, January 14, 2008, at the Wibaux County Nursing Home in Wibaux. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, January 19, 2008, at the United Methodist Church in Wibaux with Reverend T.C. Chatman officiating. Interment next to her husband, Charles, will follow on Sunday, January 20, 2008, in the Fairview Cemetery in Fairview, Montana. Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home of Wibaux is entrusted with arrangements. Evelyn was born on April 11, 1913, on the family farm in Cartwright, North Dakota, the third child born to Julius and Matilda (Derudder) Pieters. She was raised and educated in the Cartwright area. While growing up, Evelyn enjoyed riding horseback, walking and riding to school with a team and wagon. In Evelyn's journey through life, she loved spending time with her six siblings and their families, as well as her nieces and nephews. Evelyn's family enjoyed getting together for many holidays and special events throughout the years. Evelyn met Charles Jewett on a blind date in Dore, Montana. They both regarded their meeting as fate, and six months later, the couple was married. To this union, four children were born: Darlene Yvonne, born in the Jewett Maternity Home; Charlotte Mae, born at Mrs. Pommeyville's; James Charles, also born at Mrs. Pommeyville's; and Dennis Edmond, born in Beach, North Dakota. Charles built his family a log house at the time of Charlotte's birth. Evelyn was a wonderful mother. Her four children fondly remember playing cards with Evelyn and family friends. Music could always be heard playing in the Jewett home. Alan Jackson was Evelyn's favorite country-western artist. She often joked that she would marry him if she was younger. Charles could play almost any instrument, and Evelyn played the cymbals for the Community Band in Fairview, Montana. Evelyn possessed a wonderful sense of humor but was every inch a lady. Evelyn and her family lived in Fairview until 1944, when they moved to Livingston, Montana. Charles worked as a Rural Electric Association manger, and in 1948, the family moved to Wibaux, Montana. In 1967, Evelyn's family moved to Moorhead, Minnesota, where Evelyn worked at Concordia college and the Evantide Nursing Home. Charles passed away in 1983, after 48 years of marriage to Evelyn. After Charles' death, Evelyn moved to Williston, North Dakota, to be near her sisters and their families. In 1991, Evelyn bought a house in Wibaux. She enjoyed taking care of her garden and doing yard work. There was never a dandelion in her yard. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charles; her sisters, Lillian Green and Betty Lapp; her brothers, Bill Pieters and Bob Pieters. Evelyn is survived by her four children, Darlene and her husband Terry; Charlotte and her husband Ernie; Jim and his wife Marcia; Dennis and his wife Sig; her sisters, Madeline Green, age 98, of Portland, Oregon, and Marion Evanson and her husband Ervin of Williston, North Dakota; her 12 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 15 great-great grandchildren as well as a set of twin great-great-grandchildren on the way. Evelyn's grandchildren lovingly referred to her as "Grandma Evie," "Dollin," and "Beautiful." Memorials may be made in Evelyn's name to the United Methodist Church Evelyn Jewett Memorial Fund, 7941 Hwy 7, Wibaux, Montana 59353.

Evelyn Jewett

April 11, 1913 - January 19, 2008

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April 11, 1913 - January 19, 2008

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