Evelyn Violet Clapson
(May 20, 1925 – November 16, 2011)

Evelyn was born to Harry & Violet Slinn on the family farm at Resource, SK. She married Frederick Raymond Clapson on June 18, 1947 and to this union five children were born: Dennis, Karen, Gloria, Marlin & Janice. They farmed at Armley until 1954, when they purchased the Slinn Farm, where they farmed until they retired and moved to Melfort. Evelyn then worked as a coordinator for Melfort Home Care.

She is predeceased by her husband Raymond in 2005; infant son Robbie in 1960; son Marlin in 2004; grandson Shawn in 2007 and great granddaughter Hope in 2007. Evelyn is survived by her son Dennis (Sylvia), Brenda & Holly; daughter Karen (Johnny) Gawryliuk, Kenneth & Gilbert Racette; daughter Gloria (Gary) Hensel, Anastasia & Zeena; daughter Janice Clapson, Tania & Ashley Ciunek, four great grandchildren and brother-in-law James Clapson.

A private family graveside service was held Saturday, November 19, 2011 at Ridgedale Cemetery with Major Michael Hoeft officiating. Pallbearers were Brenda Clapson, Ashley Ciunek, Anastasia Hensel & Kenneth Racette. Memorial contributions, in memory of Evelyn, may be directed to The Salvation Army.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to MELFORT FUNERAL HOME Ltd. of Melfort, SK. (306)-752-2714. www.melfortfuneralhome.com

• Date : 2011-11-16 06:00:00