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Maxine Evans, 89, born in White Hall, Illinois, April 4, 1914, died January 18, 2004. Maxine has joined her beloved parents, Lula G. and W. Ward Evans, her brother Richard, and sisters Eleanor, Katherine, and Barbara. Maxine, who devoted her life to the service of others, of God and of Country, will be dearly missed by her friends, caregivers, extended family, and surviving relatives. They include sisters, Carol Evans Taylor of Albuquerque and Isabel Evans of White Hall; brother-in-law, Robert Clemmensen of Albuquerque; and family friend, L. Keith Hubbard of White Hall. Maxine's nieces and nephews include, Patricia and Kenneth Barnd of Alton, Illinois, Kenney and Rebecca Barnd of Louisville, Kentucky, Christopher Frazier of Boulder, Colorado, Jennifer and Jeffrey Jouett of St. Louis, Missouri, Judith and Donald Kracht of St. Peters, Missouri, Anne and Ellen O'Brien and Wakyn Ferris of Albuquerque, and Sean O'Brien of Plano, Texas. Special thanks are extended to the staff of Manzano del Sol nursing facility for making Maxine's final years as comfortable, as healthy and as secure as possible. Maxine's service career began after graduation from White Hall High School as a teaching assistant. In 1938, Maxine earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Illinois. After teaching in Illinois, Maxine served in the U.S. Women's Army Corp (WAAC) from 1942-1946 and was honorably discharged at the rank of corporal. She had a tour of duty at Kirtland Field at the base library and at a major U.S. Army Air Force Base in India supporting air traffic control of Allied air supply and strategic missions. Maxine worked for the American Red Cross from 1946-1948 in Marburg and Darmstadt, Germany. She then joined the USO for a two year tour of duty. After completing her USO service, Maxine resumed teaching elementary school in Dayton. In 1958, Maxine transferred to the Rockford, Illinois school system where she could be closer to participate in the care of her beloved mother in White Hall. Maxine retired from teaching in 1976 and settled in Albuquerque among family and several friends dated to her Kirtland Field service. In retirement, Maxine continued to help others as a volunteer in organizations that promote better government or the well being of less fortunate people. In the 1980's, Maxine was active in Albuquerque's Meals on Wheels program through Lovelace Clinic. Memorials may be made to your local Alzheimer's Association or the Meals on Wheels program. Maxine will rest in eternal peace at the White Hall Cemetery in the family plot among her loved ones. Services and interment in White Hall, Illinois are to be arranged at a future date. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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