Bertie Ann Evans

Bertie Ann Evans, age 92, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at the Wichita County Health Center - LTC in Leoti, Kansas. She was born on September 12, 1932, to John Carl and Anna Pearl Stone Adam in Onley Springs, Colorado. She has been a member of the Leoti Community since 1956, having lived in Crowley, Colorado, and Twin Falls, Idaho.

On January 30, 1954, Bertie was married to William “Bill” Wray Evans in a ceremony in Crowley, Colorado. He passed away on July 13, 2019, in Leoti, Kansas.

Bertie had many roles in her lifetime, and the foundation of those roles was her love and service of God. Bertie, as a wife & mom, always made sure her family was safe, happy, and healthy. Whether that meant having everyday essentials or the knowledge we needed so that someday we could take care of ourselves. Grandma Bertie made sure the grandkids were well-rounded as kids and as adults. She made sure everyone had a bible so they would know and follow their Savior. Tea Parties with Pepsi of course, to remind them to slow down and enjoy the moment. Gifts came from love in the form of cinnamon rolls, care bears, denim quilts, or simply a card or text on their birthday. Great Grandma Bertie loved watching the new little additions to the family grow & Giggle. Bertie always would open her arms wide and tell us that she loved us THIS MUCH!!!

Bertie served as an RN, WCHC Director of Nursing, Community Case Manager, and Sunday School teacher. She was a huge part of Life for Christ, disaster drills to help train, and many vacation Bible schools. Bertie took older and younger medical professionals under her wing to make sure she taught them all she had learned and experienced over the years.

Survivors include Bertie’s five daughters, Patsy & Bob Zeller of Garden City, Kansas, Gail & Gene Wells of Shawnee, Kansas, Linda & Dan Cress of St. Francis, Kansas, Jeanie & Mike Thimgan of Greeley, Colorado, Joni Evans of Greeley, Colorado, two sisters, Maxine Sims of Greeley, Colorado, Norma Leach of Denver, Colorado, thirteen grandchildren, and 30 great-grandchildren.

Bertie is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two siblings, Norman Adam and Alma Wood.

There will be no calling times.

Memorial service will be held at the First Baptist Church in Leoti, Kansas on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. with pastor Gary Salmans presiding. Services will be streamed at priceandsons.com or at https://evt.live/b-evansservice.

Memorials may be made to “Wichita County Health Center - LTC” in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 161, Leoti, Kansas 67861.