Norma Evelyn Deardeuff

Norma Evelyn Deardeuff, daughter of the late John W. and Helen Mary (Whalen) Hamilton, was born January 4, 1920 near Crocker, Missouri where she grew up and attended school. On January 1, 1949, Evelyn was united in marriage to the love of her life, Jesse Wayne Deardeuff in Camp Carson, Colorado. They shared over 64 years of marriage together and were blessed with one son, Dwight. Shortly after their marriage, Evelyn and Jesse moved to the St. Robert, Missouri area. Only for a few times of being stationed overseas, Evelyn and the family have lived here and raised their family. Evelyn was a hardworking woman. She worked for many years on Fort Leonard Wood as a cafeteria worker. She also worked for Montgomery Wards in the Credit Union in Jefferson City for a time, but her main focus was taking care of her home and family. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and loved spending time with her family, especially the grandchildren. In her spare time, Evelyn enjoyed sewing and working in her flower gardens. Evelyn passed away at 8:45 a.m. Sunday, April 28, 2013 in the Sunset Village of the Ozarks of St. Robert, Missouri having attained the age of 93 years, 3 months and 24 days. She will be sadly missed by all those that knew and loved her. Evelyn leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Jesse Deardeuff of the home; one daughter-in-law: Linda Deardeuff of Rolla, MO; two grandchildren: Gavin Deardeuff of St. Louis, MO and Allison Deardeuff of Kansas City, MO; two great grandchildren: Miles and Sam; one sister: Velma J. Morris of Crocker, MO; one brother: John D. Hamilton of St. Louis, MO; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, Evelyn was preceded in death by one son: Dwight Deardeuff; and four siblings: Norman Hamilton, Erma Salveter, Erelene Thornsberry and Mary E. Hamilton. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 4, 2013 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert with Pastor Jeff Combs officiating. The songs “Amazing Grace”, “When the Saints Go Marching In” and “When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder” were played. Serving as escorts were James W. Morris, David Morris, Dennis Thornsberry, Dale Shetler, Wayne McFarland and Kenny Zeigenbein. Burial followed in the Crocker Memorial Park Cemetery of Crocker, Missouri. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert.

Norma Evelyn Deardeuff

January 4, 1920 - April 28, 2013