Barbara Ann Evert

1933 - 2011  (77 years)

• Name	Barbara Ann Evert
  Birth	28 Dec 1933	Hyannis, Grant, NE
  Gender	Female
  Death	28 Apr 2011	Grand Canyon National Park
  	Barbara Ann Evert 77, of Englewood, CO died Thursday, April 28, 2011 while hiking in Grand Canyon National Park. Central Presbyterian Church, 1660 Sherman St., Denver, CO 80203 Saturday, May 14, 2011, at 10:00 am, with a reception to follow at the church. Barbara was born December 28, 1933 in Hyannis, NE to Beatrice and Paul Evert. She is survived by sisters and brothers-in-law Kleo and Tom Dredla of Hyannis, NE, Judith and Steven Looney of Roseburg, OR, cousins Gene and Harriet Stedman of Big Bear, CA, nephews Jack Dredla of Hyannis, NE, Roger Wilhite of Roseburg, OR, nieces Jill Lenz of Tarkio, MO, Debbie Clarke of Hyannis, NE, Ann Montanez of Highlands Ranch, CO, and Megan Wilhite of Englewood, CO, along with 14 great nieces and nephews, and 6 great-great nieces and nephews. Barbara also leaves behind many dear friends including Ardis Rohwer, Roxie Harper, Colleen Woods, and Bud and BJ Meadows. Her parents Beatrice and Paul Evert, and brother Richard Evert preceded Barbara in death. After living a life that most people only dream of, Barbara passed from this life on April 28, 2011 doing exactly what she loved. Donations in Barbara?s name can be made to either the Colorado Mountain Club Youth Education Program 303-279-3080 Ext. 2 or Best Friends Animal Sanctuary (435) 644-2001 Ext. 4812.
  Person ID	I30732	Drollinger Genealogy
  Last Modified	30 Jul 2024

  
  

  Father	Paul Garrett Evert,   b. 23 May 1906, CO d. 17 Jan 1985, Douglas County, OR (Age 78 years)
  Mother	Beatrice Mae "Bea" Frye,   b. 7 Nov 1907, Chester, Thayer, NE d. 2 Aug 1982, Alliance, Box Butte, NE (Age 74 years)
  Family ID	F11024	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Birth - 28 Dec 1933 - Hyannis, Grant, NE Death - 28 Apr 2011 - Grand Canyon National Park  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

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  		Woman Dies In Grand Canyon Fall May 2, 2011 A 77-year-old Englewood woman was killed last week during a river outing in the Grand Canyon. The Denver Post reports that Barbara Evert, a member of the Colorado Mountain Club, was hiking "down the Grand Canyon's Tabernacle Route near Upper Rattlesnake" when she fell more than 100 feet. She died instantly. A river trip guide called park rangers and they dispatched a helicopter to the scene to return the body to the South Rim. "My aunt was an amazing woman who was still, at 77, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, bicycling and hiking," her niece Megan Wilhite, told 9 News. Evert was a math teacher at Englewood High School before she retired, where she inspired her students to enjoy the outdoors. "She was an adventurer," friend Karen Hickey told the Post. "I called her a Colorado classic. She's a classic lady."

  
  

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  Woman Dies In Grand Canyon Fall May 2, 2011 A 77-year-old Englewood woman was killed last week during a river outing in the Grand Canyon. The Denver Post reports that Barbara Evert, a member of the Colorado Mountain Club, was hiking "down the Grand Canyon's Tabernacle Route near Upper Rattlesnake" when she fell more than 100 feet. She died instantly. A river trip guide called park rangers and they dispatched a helicopter to the scene to return the body to the South Rim. "My aunt was an amazing woman who was still, at 77, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, bicycling and hiking," her niece Megan Wilhite, told 9 News. Evert was a math teacher at Englewood High School before she retired, where she inspired her students to enjoy the outdoors. "She was an adventurer," friend Karen Hickey told the Post. "I called her a Colorado classic. She's a classic lady." Remembering Outdoor Enthusiast Barb Evert By Ryan Warner May 24, 2011 Barbara Evert was the very picture of an outdoorsy Coloradan. She road biked, climbed all the state's 14ers, and loved to backpack in foreign countries. Evert was a math teacher. She brought her classroom skills to the Colorado Mountain Club, where, for a time, she led the climbing school. Evert died last month at age 77 on a hike in the Grand Canyon. One of her long-time climbing partners was Karen Hickey, who spoke with Ryan Warner.