George L. Evans

Age 87, of Elmira, NY, began walking the streets of gold on November 4, 2005 at St. Joseph?s Hospital SNF, where he was lovingly cared for.He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Constance R. Evans; daughters, Elaine (Vaughn) Sherwood; Mary Alice (Rev. Warren) Jones; Sue (Jon) Shaylor; grandchildren, Rev. Meggan (Adam) Nugent; Hannah (David) Valle; Adam A. Sherwood; Abby L. Jones; Megan (Xzane) Brown; Kelsey Jean Carapella; 2 great grandchildren arriving in the spring; sisters, Myrna McMillen and Velma Lavan; many nieces, nephews and cousins.George was the Pastor of Mosherville Bible Church for 23 years, as well as various other churches in the area.He enjoyed doing Children?s Magic and was a well known Evangelist.He was the owner/operator of Evans Crating, and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira on Wednesday, November 9, 2005 from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 PM, with funeral and committal services there at 7:00 PM; celebrated by his friends, Rev. Steven Johnson, Pastor Chris Curry, and Rev. Larry Lain.Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Firm Foundation Ministries, 30 Penhurst, Rochester, NY 14619.Those wishing may leave a ?Candle of Remembrance? for the family in Obituaries at www.olthof.com .