Blaine D. Evans

Blaine D. Evans, 80, of New Philadelphia, died Thursday, August 7, 2013 while surrounded by his family in Community Hospice House at New Philadelphia following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Carlos and Bessie (Watts) Evans, Blaine was born in his childhood home at Stillwell, Ohio on January 5, 1933.

Blaine graduated from Killbuck High School in 1950. On April 18, 1951, he enlisted with the United States Navy and during his service he served aboard the U.S.S. Twining based out of San Diego, California. After receiving his honorable discharge on April 17, 1955, Blaine and Kay relocated to Killbuck, Ohio. Then in 2001 they moved to New Philadelphia.

On December 29, 1954, he married the love of his life, the former Kay Lesselyong. Together the couple raised three children, Vicki, Eric and Tami.

He retired from V.O. Menuez & Son where he constructed bridges. Following his retirement he enjoyed working for Killbuck Savings Bank as a courier. Blaine was a 50 year member of the Millersburg Masonic Lodge where he was a 32nd Mason and was a lifetime member of the Killbuck V.F.W. He was a member of Faith Christian Church at New Philadelphia.

Blaine had a passion for traveling, especially by way of his R.V., and enjoyed taking in the sights with Kay. He enjoyed “tinkering” around his home as well as woodworking.

He is survived by his wife, Kay Evans of the home; his children, Vicki Evans of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Eric (Nancy) Evans of Georgetown, Delaware and Tami (Greg) McIntyre of New Philadelphia; his grandchildren, Ethan, Aaron, Travis, Nicole, Shane, Charles, Ryan and Nate as well as by many extended family members and friends.

Blaine was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Stan Evans.

In keeping with Blaine’s wishes there will be no calling hours and cremation will take place through the care of Geib’s Tuscarawas Valley Crematory at Dover. A graveside service will then be held on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at 10:30 AM in Killbuck Cemetery with Pastor Brian Flood officiating. Following the service the family will share in a time of food and fellowship in Faith Christian Church, 2012 Pleasant Valley Rd NE, New Philadelphia, OH 44663.

Those wishing to do so may send the family a personal condolence and light a candle in remembrance of Blaine by visiting the funeral home website.