Don Wood Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 I sadly report that Mike Evans passed away last week of SCLC in his home under Hospice care. Mike joined the website Nov. 27, 2004, shortly after diagnosis, and his last post was Sept. 26, 2005. Although Mike only made about a dozen posts through the year, he and his wife, Grace, read the posts here almost every day. Lucie and I had the privilege to meet this wonderful, loving couple through a local cancer support organization and we have become close friends over the past year. We will miss Mike greatly, and we will continue to support Grace. May Mike rest in peace. The following is an excerpt of Mike’s obituary appearing in the Houston Chronicle Wednesday, October 26, 2005: Michael “Mike” Evans, 54, passed away October 20, 2005, after a courageous battle against small cell lung, liver and brain cancer. Mike was born to Bernice Beard Evans and John Robert Evans, Sr., on August 5, 1951, in Dallas, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Julia Margaret Evans. Mike is survived by his loving wife and soulmate, GraceMcLane Evans; his daughter, Nicole Denise Treese, and her husband, Bryan; his son, Michael Layton Evans; his stepson, Matthew Paul Insell; his two grandsons, Garrett and Hayden Treese; his sister, Mary Samuels, and her husband, Bradley; his brothers, John R. Evans, Jr., and his wife, Leigh, and Stephen Evans, and his wife, Kim, along with numerous greatly loved nieces and nephews, and many friends. Mike will always be remembered as a devoted husband and father and loved his family and friends dearly. He always wanted to be remembered as a good man that paid his bills on time every time. His favorite pastimes were playing the piano and spending time with his wife and visiting his grandchildren. Mike graduated from the University of Texas with a degree in Political Science. Shortly thereafter, he began his career in the homebuilding industry and found this to be his life’s passion. He was employed with General Homes and then U. S. Homes from 1975 to 1982. Mike owned a small custom homebuilding company named Englewood Homes from 1982-1988. He joined David Weekley Homes in 1988 for ten years before working for Ryland Homes until 2003. His last employment was as Division President for a small intown builder. To honor his final request for further cancer research and education. Mike’s earthly remains were willed to UT Health Science Center, Houston, TX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Oh Don, I am so sorry to hear about Mike's passing. I did pm him a few times. I know that he put alot of effort into fighting this cancer and was willing to investigate all alternative solutions. He said that he befriended a few people here on this site with similar interests. I offer all of you my condolences on your loss of Mike. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 So very sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Send Grace our sympathy for her loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 I am sorry to hear he lost his fight. Thank you for letting us know Don. My condolences to his wife and family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Thank you Don for letting us know. My sincere sympathies to his family and friends. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 My condolences to Mike's family. He was a strong fighting member of our gang and we'll miss him. Prayers for his family. Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Sorry to hear this.Our condolences to all his family and friends. Wishing Grace strength and comfort in the days ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 So sad, he is much too young. Donna G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Thank you Don for passing this information on to all of us. I am so sorry to hear Mike lost his battle. My prayers to Mike's family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 I am sorry to hear that. My condolences to his wife and family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 So sorry to hear.... Prayers for strength to the family... XOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 So sorry to hear the news about Mike. My sincere sympathy to Grace and the rest of his family. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calintay Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Prayers for Mikes family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 My condolences to Mike's family and friends. God be with them. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 My condolences to Mikes family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 We are so saddened by this news. Mike was so generous with Brian and with me. His PMs were faithful and uplifting and encouraging. We are grateful for having known him. Please convey our condolences to his family. Sincerely, Pat and Brian Osberg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 I am sorry Don and Lucie on the passing of your friend. May peace and strength be sent to his family during this most difficult time. He sounds like he was a real nice gentleman. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 Prayers to Mikes family - Thank you Don for posting this info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fall54 Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 Thanks so much Don for letting us know. Prayers for his family. God Bless, Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorja Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 Thanks for letting us know. I am so very sorry and sending my thoughts to his family. love, jorja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted October 29, 2005 Share Posted October 29, 2005 Sending prayers to Mike's family. I am so sorry for their loss. Don you and Lucie are in my prayers also Debbie Husband Alan DX small cell lung cancer Jan 10th 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 My prayers to Mikes family. What a wonderful man to continue to fight cancer in death with the will of his earthly remains. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma's kid Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 Sorry to hear of his passing. Prayers for his family. Libby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJAS Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Mike will be another light which joins with all those who have gone before and all those still fighting and will eventually bring the answer out from the darkness. My deepest condolences to his whole family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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