Monday, May 06, 2013

Jimmy




Yesterday my brother-in-law Jimmy died. He was the second of three brothers in my husbands family. It is hard to comprehend that he is gone.

The three Evans boys assigned themselves roles to play in the family. Big brother Denny was the family scholar. Little brother Bobby was the family athlete. Middle brother Jimmy was the popular one, the boy who was student body president. He was funny. He told wonderful stories. He made people happy because he really did care about them. Everybody loved Jimmy.

When I started dating Dennis, Jimmy was dating Marci. They managed to beat us to the alter by six months. They were married 52 years in January. They raised two boys and were in the middle of helping to raise their grandson.

Time and distance meant we did not see each often, but I will miss this good man. Rest in peace Jim Evans.
(The picture is Jimmy & Dennis at Dennis'a 70th birthday.)

4 comments:

Middle Child said...

I am so sorry - The passing of a good soul is hard. Hope your husband is okay - its hard when siblings die

FoxyMoron said...

So sorry to read this. Jimmy sounds like a great bloke.

Unknown said...

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Dennis and the rest of your lovely family during this time of loss. Sounds like he lived a good life, and that is what we can all hope to do.

WorkFromHomeOnlineMom said...

I stumble upon your blog and read your first post of the sad news. Sorry for your loss.

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