Evelyn J. Williams (Bakeman), 101, of Dowagiac, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Forest Glen Assisted Living in Dowagiac.
Her family will celebrate her life by inviting guests to visit from 12pm until time of service at 1pm, Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Clark Chapel, 405 Center St., Dowagiac, her nephew, Rev. Jeff Williams officiating. She will be laid to rest next to her husband privately, at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger, IN. Memorial contributions may be given to Corsocare Hospice, www.corsocare.com/hospice.
Evelyn was born February 3, 1923, on her home farm in Dowagiac to Karl and Rose (Krohne) Bakeman. Evelyn lived a long, active life – which included lots of traveling abroad, many days getting fresh air in her beautiful gardens, and lovingly creating treasured items for loved ones with her amazing seam work and crafting skills. Her family will remember her fondly for her expansive sewing machine and thimble collections. In her younger years, Evelyn was an active member of the Turners – a group located in South Bend. She was also a member of the Elks Club in Dowagiac for many years. Evelyn’s nurturing tendencies lead to life-long relationships with foreign students who attended Notre Dame and needed some place to live and assistance acclimating.
Evelyn will be missed by her brothers, Gerald (Sandy) Bakeman, and Maurice (Leslie) Bakeman; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members who loved her.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Morris Williams; her siblings, Richard, Robert (Ruth), Charles (Jean), Ted (Kay), and Ronald (Evelyn) Bakeman, and Janice (William) Behnke; and her parents.
Service Details
Visitation
When
September 11th, 2024 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Where
Clark Chapel
Address
405 Center St.
DOWAGIAC, MI 49047
Service
When
September 11th, 2024 1:00pm
Where
Clark Chapel
Address
405 Center St.
Dowagiac , MI 49047
Interment
Where
St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park
Address
375 W Cleveland Rd
Granger , IN 46530