Evelyn Egner, 83, formerly of Columbia City and Nappanee, passed away at 9:06 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 24, 2015, at Franklin United Methodist Community, Franklin. Born Sept. 3, 1932, in Whitley County, she was the daughter of Jesse Braddock and Laura (Phiester) Braddock.

Evelyn attended Columbia City High School. On Sept. 6, 1950, she married Forrest Egner. Evelyn had been a homemaker, but also worked at Eastman Kodak in Georgia, Chamberlain Products, a Telephone Operator, and at the Klondyke Ice Cream Shop all in Columbia City. Evelyn moved in August of 1975 to New Whiteland and she tutored for 10 years at Break-A-Day Elementary. She also worked at Franklin Meadows Nursing Home for nine years. In 2010 she lived in Nappanee and attended Living Gospel Church. “She loved her children and was delighted when her grandchildren came into her life.” She recently returned to Franklin to be closer to her family.

Survivors include her son: Bradford Enger, Greenwood; daughter; Robin (Ben) Burgdoefer, Franklin; sisters: Betty Dear; Dean Bowman; Phyllis Bowsman; Sharon Rucker, all of Columbia City; and Judy Fisher, Millersburg; and grandchildren: Katie (Erik) Culver, Kourtney (David) Taylor; Christopher; Kathy; Kristen; and Korrine Burgdoefer; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Forrest Egner, July 28, 1996; sister: Bonnie Egner; and Francis Western.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Dec. 30, at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City, with her service starting at noon. Burial will follow at Stough Cemetery in rural Columbia City. Memorial gifts may be given in Mrs. Egner’s memory to her family.