Richard Dale "Dick" Evans

Richard Dale "Dick" Evans (83) of Springfield, Missouri died peacefully Friday, November 5th, 2010 after a valiant battle against a lengthy illness.

The Holy Rosary, which will be followed by a visitation, will be held from 7pm-8:30pm Tuesday, November 9th at the Herman Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut Street, Springfield, MO. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be held on Wednesday, November 10th at 10am at the Herman Lohmeyer Funeral Home. Graveside prayers will follow the Mass at the Resurrection Cemetery where Dick will be laid to rest.

Dick was born in Enid, Oklahoma on July 2nd in 1927, and moved to Springfield, Missouri at the age of 2, where he enjoyed the balance of his blessed life. Dick was educated at the Greenwood School, Central High School and Drury College. Dick also proudly served his country in the US Army. Dick got his business career started as a young man when he worked in the family business, the Evans Drug Company, which was founded by his grandfather Samuel Evans back in Enid, Oklahoma. In 1960 Dick, along with Don S. Evans (father) and Louis M. Lohmeyer (brother in-law), started the Heritage Cafeteria. The Heritage Cafeteria, which is currently managed by Dick's son Don R. Evans, has remained successful as it just recently celebrated its 50th anniversary.

Dick will be remembered for his deep affection of his wife Dorothy; his tremendous dedication to his children, grandchildren and all of his beloved relatives; his devotion to his Catholic religion; his love of traveling with Dorothy; his witty and wry sense of humor; his incredible generosity; and his sincere appreciation for the many current and former employees of the Drug Store and the Heritage whom he would include in his daily prayers.

Dick is survived by his wife Dorothy Costello Evans of 56 years; his son Don R. Evans and his wife DeeAnn Alday Evans, and their children Katie, Joe, Tom and Sam; his daughter Susan Bradley, and her husband Robert Bradley, and their children Paul, Danny and Emily; his daughter Emily Evans Sloan and her husband Peter Sloan and their children Nicholas, Atticus, Alexander, Tobias, Olivia, and Genevieve; and his granddaughter Holly Bonebrake, and his grandson Joe Bonebrake and his wife Ricci; and his sister Patricia Evans Lohmeyer. Dick is preceded in death by Donald S. Evans (father), Pauline Clute Evans (mother), and his daughter Cydney Marie Bonebrake.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Pat, Debbie, Joanna, Gale, Kenny and Kyle who were some of Dick's biggest cheerleaders and kept Dick's spirits up over these past months. The family would also like to especially thank Dr. Terrance Coulter and his nurse Rose along with the nurses and medical teams from the Pulmonary and Oncology Clinics for the wonderful care and compassion they gave Dick and his family.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the following organizations � St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (800-805-5856, www.stjude.org) The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (888-557-7177, www.leukemia-lymphoma.org) The Kitchen Inc., A Helping Community (417-837-1500, www.thekitchen.org)

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