Evelyn A. (Allen) Pirtle, 96 of Crawfordsville, passed away at 10:28 AM on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 in Franciscan Health Hospital, Crawfordsville. She had been in failing health the past several months. She was born in Parke County on April 15, 1922, daughter of the late Omer and Opal (Myers) Allen. She married Harold Richard 'Dick' Pirtle and they had a wonderful 15 years together, until he suddenly died as a result of a motor vehicle accident on February 6, 1964.
She was a graduate of Newtown High School in 1941 and worked several clerical jobs throughout her life. The position she looked back on with pride was the time she spent employed at the Alcoa Aluminum plant in Lafayette during the years of World War II. She always said she was so happy when the 'boys' came back from the war and gladly gave up her position. Evelyn and her husband Dick shared many adventures together, including owning a harness racing horse that provided them with several years of fun and entertainment. She was devastated when Dick died and never remarried.
Evelyn was fun, lively and very much a family person. She often remarked that she never had children but she sure had a many nieces and nephews who were like her children. She loved to read, especially biographies of Presidents and 'First Ladies'. She was always ready to go for a ride, go to a party or play a game of cards. Her sense of humor hilarious and her family always had a good laugh when she was around. She would often get up and 'do a little jig' for all to enjoy. Her spunky and fun loving spirit will be missed.
Survivors include one sister and 12 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; three brothers; three sisters; three nephews, Rolan Andrews, Joe Patton and Jim Patton; and one niece, Debbie Pratt.
Visitation will be from 10:00 - 11:00 AM with a memorial service following at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 23, 2019 with Gary Allen leading the service at Family and Friends Funeral Home of Wingate. Private family inurnment at Wolf Creek Cemetery.
She was a graduate of Newtown High School in 1941 and worked several clerical jobs throughout her life. The position she looked back on with pride was the time she spent employed at the Alcoa Aluminum plant in Lafayette during the years of World War II. She always said she was so happy when the 'boys' came back from the war and gladly gave up her position. Evelyn and her husband Dick shared many adventures together, including owning a harness racing horse that provided them with several years of fun and entertainment. She was devastated when Dick died and never remarried.
Evelyn was fun, lively and very much a family person. She often remarked that she never had children but she sure had a many nieces and nephews who were like her children. She loved to read, especially biographies of Presidents and 'First Ladies'. She was always ready to go for a ride, go to a party or play a game of cards. Her sense of humor hilarious and her family always had a good laugh when she was around. She would often get up and 'do a little jig' for all to enjoy. Her spunky and fun loving spirit will be missed.
Survivors include one sister and 12 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; three brothers; three sisters; three nephews, Rolan Andrews, Joe Patton and Jim Patton; and one niece, Debbie Pratt.
Visitation will be from 10:00 - 11:00 AM with a memorial service following at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 23, 2019 with Gary Allen leading the service at Family and Friends Funeral Home of Wingate. Private family inurnment at Wolf Creek Cemetery.
Evelyn A. (Allen) Pirtle, 96 of Crawfordsville, passed away at 10:28 AM on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 in Franciscan Health Hospital, Crawfordsville. She had been in failing health the past several months. She was born in Parke County on April 15, 1922, daughter of the late Omer and Opal (Myers) Allen. She married Harold Richard 'Dick' Pirtle and they had a wonderful 15 years together, until he suddenly died as a result of a motor vehicle accident on February 6, 1964.
She was a graduate of Newtown High School in 1941 and worked several clerical jobs throughout her life. The position she looked back on with pride was the time she spent employed at the Alcoa Aluminum plant in Lafayette during the years of World War II. She always said she was so happy when the 'boys' came back from the war and gladly gave up her position. Evelyn and her husband Dick shared many adventures together, including owning a harness racing horse that provided them with several years of fun and entertainment. She was devastated when Dick died and never remarried.
Evelyn was fun, lively and very much a family person. She often remarked that she never had children but she sure had a many nieces and nephews who were like her children. She loved to read, especially biographies of Presidents and 'First Ladies'. She was always ready to go for a ride, go to a party or play a game of cards. Her sense of humor hilarious and her family always had a good laugh when she was around. She would often get up and 'do a little jig' for all to enjoy. Her spunky and fun loving spirit will be missed.
Survivors include one sister and 12 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; three brothers; three sisters; three nephews, Rolan Andrews, Joe Patton and Jim Patton; and one niece, Debbie Pratt.
Visitation will be from 10:00 - 11:00 AM with a memorial service following at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 23, 2019 with Gary Allen leading the service at Family and Friends Funeral Home of Wingate. Private family inurnment at Wolf Creek Cemetery.
She was a graduate of Newtown High School in 1941 and worked several clerical jobs throughout her life. The position she looked back on with pride was the time she spent employed at the Alcoa Aluminum plant in Lafayette during the years of World War II. She always said she was so happy when the 'boys' came back from the war and gladly gave up her position. Evelyn and her husband Dick shared many adventures together, including owning a harness racing horse that provided them with several years of fun and entertainment. She was devastated when Dick died and never remarried.
Evelyn was fun, lively and very much a family person. She often remarked that she never had children but she sure had a many nieces and nephews who were like her children. She loved to read, especially biographies of Presidents and 'First Ladies'. She was always ready to go for a ride, go to a party or play a game of cards. Her sense of humor hilarious and her family always had a good laugh when she was around. She would often get up and 'do a little jig' for all to enjoy. Her spunky and fun loving spirit will be missed.
Survivors include one sister and 12 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; three brothers; three sisters; three nephews, Rolan Andrews, Joe Patton and Jim Patton; and one niece, Debbie Pratt.
Visitation will be from 10:00 - 11:00 AM with a memorial service following at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 23, 2019 with Gary Allen leading the service at Family and Friends Funeral Home of Wingate. Private family inurnment at Wolf Creek Cemetery.
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