Derek Evans, 82, of Eureka died Aug. 24, 2020. Mr. Evans was born May 9, 1938, in Salford, England, the son of the late John and Miriam Evans. He served in the Royal Navy and then became a draftsman, moving to the U.S. in 1969. He lived in Wisconsin and Minnesota before moving to Missouri in 1989. He became a U.S. citizen in 1984.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years: May (Kenny) Evans of Eureka; four children: Mark (Teresa) Evans of Northfield, Minn., Steven (Sooki) Evans of New Paris, Ind., Jackie Murphy of Blackduck, Minn., and Chrissy (Mike) McClelland of High Ridge; a brother: John Evans of England; two sisters-in-law: Florence (James) Foxcroft of Port Orange, Fla., and Doris (Harry) Lowe of Kenosha, Wis.; 10 grandchildren: Jacob, Justin, Jordan, Victoria, D.J., Brandi, Linnea, Amanda, Derek and Madi; 10 great-grandchildren; and many other extended family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by two grandchildren: Jeffrey and Brandon.
Memorials may be made to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty of Animals at aspca.org or to the Open Door Animal Sanctuary, 6065 Duda Road, House Springs, 63051.
Due to COVID restrictions and health concerns, the family has chosen to plan a celebration of life at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Feiser Funeral Home in Fenton.