Evelyn J. Neice, age 93 of Three Rivers died Monday Oct. 22, 2012. She was born in Goshen, IN on Aug. 5, 1919 the daughter of Lloyd and Audrey (Spencer) DeWitt.. She graduated from Riley High School in South Bend, and was later married to Jack Henry Neice. Evelyn worked at C.T.S. in Elkhart for 30 years, retiring in 1973. She enjoyed gardening, bowling, mushroom hunting, and especially enjoying the sun on the patio of her Corey Lake home. Evelyn was always very outgoing and fun to be around, and always put others before herself.
Evelyn is survived by a son, Robert (Mary) Neice of Three Rivers; 2 daughters, Kim Sears of Constantine and Toni Neice of Three Rivers; 9 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Carol (Bob) Hartraft of Union and Mary (Jim) Lau of Elkhart. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jack; 3 brothers, Fred, Trev, and Bill DeWitt; and by special pets, Lady, Ty, and Emmy.
In keeping with her wishes, burial has taken place in Riverside Cemetery in Three Rivers, and no services are planned at this time. Assistance was provided by the Eickhoff, Farrand, Halverson Chapel in Three Rivers. An online register is available and condolences may be left for the family at www.efhchapel.com
TRIBUTE FROM DAUGHTER, TONI:
You left us today... It already feels like forever. Our days will be busy.. but they'll never pass without those moments of emptiness and longing to see your face or hear your voice.
You touched so many hearts in your life. Your hugs, kisses, smiles were of boundless joy. We'll miss the precious sound of your voice and know you'll hear us when we tell you "You were a great Mom".
We'll wish we had one more day to hold you.. watch you smile. We will continue to wish we had one more day, everyday.
We'll love your forever, Mom.