Obituary of Donald H. Evavold

Don H. Evavold Born in South Bend, WA to Anton and Kathryn Evavold on January 19, 1920, Don passed away on January 4, 2012. He married Carol Walter on April 10, 1940. They had 6 children; Max, Jon, Tom, Anne, Jim, and Steve. Survived by Carol in Tacoma and 5 of his 6 children, he is blessed with 14 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great granddaughter. He graduated from Valley High School and Gonzaga University. Don played basketball in high school and for 4 years at Gonzaga. Don and Carol enjoyed tennis, cross-country and water skiing, which they played until they were in their 80's. Memorable trips to Germany, Norway, and a U.S. cross country Greyhound bus trip inspired Don to take up photography and develop a photography business. After receiving his B.A. at Gonzaga, Don worked for Northwest Airlines before entering the Navy. After 2 years in the Naval Air Transport Service, the family moved to Odessa, WA, where they were engaged in wheat and cattle ranching for 28 years. After selling the ranch, Don worked for Gonzaga Law School as an Assistant to the Dean for 11 years. Don and Carol retired to Whidbey Island, then to Sumner and Tacoma, WA. A rosary will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday January 11, followed by a funeral mass at 11:30 at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Sumner. Interment will follow at Tahoma National Cemetery. Arrangements by Curnow Funeral Home & Cremation Service. 253-863-2800.