Egli, Evelyn Rose (1921-2006)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 2006 Nov 6 p. 12

Birth date: 1921 Jan 2

text of obituary:

EVELYN EGLI

Evelyn Rose Egli, 85, of Denver, Colo., died Sept. 25, 2006. She was born Jan. 2, 1921, to Edith and Amon Egli in Manson, Iowa.

She graduated from Manson High School in 1939. She then went to LaJunta, Colo., and entered the Mennonite School of Nursing, graduating in 1942. She moved to Portland, Ore., and worked there until making a decision to enter Mennonite Central Committee service.

After orientation in Goshen, Ind., she sailed to France to begin working with MCC.

She worked in an old castle that was used for an orphanage, taking care of sick children from the war. She left there in 1947 and returned to Denver to become a surgical nurse at Presbyterian Hospital.

She worked at various hospitals in Denver, including Rose Memorial, Swedish and Porters. She worked in OR, endoscopy and ER. She left Denver for other jobs in New York City, Santa Monica, Calif., and Chicago. She was a dedicated, compassionate nurse and ended her career in 1984. She continued to work as a volunteer at Lutheran after retirement.

She was a wonderful caregiver for years. She took care of her mother, Edith, and lived with her when her mother moved from Manson after the death of Amon.

She loved to travel. Among her memorable trips were to Europe, London, Hawaii, Canada and the Holy Land. She enjoyed the outdoors and spent time in the mountains, camping, hiking, fishing and taking picnics to the parks. Her family has many found memories of activities such as these with “Aunt Evie.” She was involved in the work of the church and was a dedicated Christian woman.

She has attended and been a member of First Mennonite Church, Calvary Baptist Church and Riverside Baptist Church. She was a prayer warrior.

Survivors include a brother, Calvin Benjamin Egli and his wife, Norma.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Earl Egli.

Memorial services were held in Denver. Graveside services were held in Manson at Rose Hill Cemetery.