KATHERINE EVELYN STANG

In loving memory of our dear mother, Katherine Evelyn Stang (nee George), who passed away Friday, Oct. 3, 2014 at the age of 83 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont.
Evelyn was born Sept. 25, 1931 to Ernest (Jim) and Estella (Stella) George. She spent a happy childhood in a little log house on the banks of the Rainy River two-and-a-half miles southeast of Emo, Ont.
Evelyn had one sibling, Elaine Marie Wilson (nee George), with whom she shared a deep bond. In the early years when distance separated the two, they held a steady lifeline of heart-felt weekly letters. In their later years, the telephone was their connection—spending hours every day sharing news of their ever growing families and their common love of sports, especially curling.
The sudden loss of her dear sister on Aug. 16, 2014 was a blow which Evelyn had a hard time enduring.
As a young woman, Evelyn attended teachers’ college in North Bay, Ont. Upon completion of her teaching degree, she commenced on a 25-year career during which her endless patience and passion for books, music, and learning served her well as she taught and mentored her students.
On July 5, 1955. Evelyn married the love of her life, William (Billy) Stang. Together, they raised four daughters and left a legacy of love, tradition, and a sense of family which will live on in all their daughters, Laurie (Alex), Susan (Don), Jan (Robert), and Lois (Rob); their eight grandchildren, Robin (Michelle) Anderson, Ryan (Alicia) Anderson, Melanie (Jeff) Kreger, Katie (Ashley) Prosak, Tara (Dale) Jerry, Jessica (Leo) Barahona, Patrick Brischke, and Chelsea Horley; and their 14 great-grandchildren, William, Caitlin, Meagan, Madison, Douglas, Chase, Kylynn, Karsyn, Linkin, Braydon, Morgan, Avery, Carter, and Emily.
Eveyln also is survived by her brothers-in-law Wilmer (Marjorie) Stang and Bradley Haw; and sisters-in-law, Grace Stang and Shirley Berg.
She recently was predeceased by her husband, William, and her sister, Elaine.
Evelyn will be remembered for so many of her unique and special characteristics. Her creativity and love of all things aesthetic, be it a beautifully-penned letter, her thoughtfully-selected cards, a beautifully-packaged gift, or a colourful flower garden.
Mom, we will miss you so much. Your quiet strength and your comforting, calming presence.
“Mother”
She gives you life,
She gives you respect, love,
gratitude,
She believes in you.
She will nuture you,
fight for you,
She deserves nothing less
from you.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014 at 11 a.m. at the Northridge Funeral Home in Emo, Ont., with Rev. Frances Flook officiating.
Reception to follow at the Millennium Hall in Stratton, Ont.
Interment to take place in the Pine Ridge Cemetery in North Branch, Ont.
If desired, in memoriam donations may be made to the Heart and Stoke Foundation c/o Northridge Funeral Home, P.O. Box 89, Emo, Ont., P0W 1E0.
Online condolences may be offered at www.northridgefuneralhome.com