Evelyn R. Barngrover
Evelyn R. Barngrover, 95, of Francesville, passed away at 11:03 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home in Francesville.
She was born on Jan. 15, 1921, in Rensselaer, to the late Claude and Millie (Ringeisen) Reeves. After completing high school, she graduated from Southland College of Beauty Culture in 1941. On Dec. 25, 1941, Evelyn married Virgil “Jerry” Barngrover. He preceded her in death on July 6, 2000.
Evelyn was very active in the Pulaski County Republican Central Committee for many years and served as past-president of the Pulaski County Republican Women. Evelyn served in the Pulaski County Treasurer’s office for more than 20 years, having worked many years as a deputy and having been elected two terms as treasurer. She was a former vice president of Northwest District of County Treasurers’ Association. She had also served on the Francesville Library Board and also as Francesville Clerk-Treasurer.
Evelyn was a member of the Francesville United Methodist Church and had served as president of the United Methodist Women. Evelyn was a past worthy matron of the Order of Eastern Star.
Evelyn was a loving wife and mother. As well as being active in the community, she was devoted to her sons. When her sons were young, she served as a den mother for the Cub Scouts. Evelyn especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be dearly missed.
She is survived by her sons: Jeffrey [Pat] Barngrover of Francesville, and Robert [Alice] Barngrover of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents Claude and Millie (Ringeisen) Reeves; husband Virgil “Jerry” Barngrover; and sister Jeanette Horn.
Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. Order of Eastern Star services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville, with Pastor Doug Thompson officiating. Burial will take place at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville.
Memorial contributions may be made to Francesville First United Methodist Church or Riley Hospital for Children.
(Pulaski County Journal — Oct. 12, 2016)