Evelyn N. Wilson, 95, of Eldridge, and formerly of LeClaire, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, at Crest Health Center in Davenport.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 16, at Chambers Funeral Home, Eldridge. Visitation was on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Burial was at Jack’s Cemetery, rural LeClaire. Memorials may be directed to Princeton Presbyterian Church or to Camp Courageous.
Evelyn was born on June 24, 1928, in Davenport, the daughter of Russell and Eunice (Lively) Auliff. On May 2, 1947, she was united in marriage to Ivan L. Wilson in Davenport. He preceded her in death on April 25, 2011.
Evelyn was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a member of Princeton Presbyterian Church and the Rebekah Lodge. She enjoyed playing cards, sewing, cooking, and above all spending time with her family.
Those left to honor her memory are her children, Patricia (Jim) Carr of Davenport, and Michael Wilson of Storm Lake; her grandchildren, Molly (Dean Bordner) Wilson, Matt (Jennie) Wilson, Jeff (Rebecca) Wilson and Andrew (Elizabeth) Wilson; and her great-grandchildren, Wilson Kohler, Samantha Kohler, Devyn Glassgold and Natalie Wilson.
In addition to her husband, Ivan, she was preceded in death by her son, Richard Wilson; her brother, Robert Auliff; and her great-grandson, Mason Glassgold.
Online condolences may be shared with Evelyn’s family at www.McGinnis- Chambers.com.
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