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Evelyn Mae
Lemen
April 7, 1935 – October 3, 2023
On October 3, 2023 Evelyn Lemen at the age of 88 was called home to walk with Jesus.
Evelyn was a woman with fierce determination. The eldest of 9 children born a true coal miner's daughter in Durango, Colorado. She was a kind, gentle, and loving wife, mother, sister and friend. She had many talents; seamstress, homemaker, and a crochet queen. Evelyn married a military man (Larry) and supported his Air Force career during challenging times such as the Vietnam War. She was often left to be the sole parent to their 3 children and successfully raised them with love and devotion. In 1974 they moved to Alamosa, CO. Evelyn worked hard to help support her family including the Gerry factory until they closed, the Alamosa Mushroom farm and after working for Adams State College with a perfect attendance, never missing a day of work in 10 years she worked as a provider for several homebound women over the years in edition to working with her husband in their wood working business.
She is survived by her son Larry "Lars" Paul Lemen Jr. of Alamosa, CO, her daughter Ramona L. Miranda who is married to Julian Miranda of San Antonio, TX, her brothers Dan (Julie) Hunt of Grand Junction, CO, Lawrence (Susan) Hunt of Palm Coast, Florida; her sisters Lois Crook of Panama City, Florida, Myrna Mobley of Grand Junction, CO, and three grandchildren by her son David R. Lemen, who precedes her in death; Evelyn was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years Larry Paul Lemen.
Evelyn was a friend to all who met her and will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
A visitation for Evelyn will be held Thursday, October 12, 2023 at Rogers Family Mortuary in Alamosa from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Calvary Bible Chapel at 7160 Brush Lane in Alamosa at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers please consider donations to Disabled American Veterans, D.A.V.
Rogers Family Mortuary is in care of the arrangements. To leave online condolences, tributes, and words of comfort for Evelyn's family, please visit www.RogersFunerals.com
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