Date of Birth: January 2, 1930
Date of Death: January 26, 2025
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Evelyn Jenny (Hill) Dodd McFadyen on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, at the age of 95 years. Evelyn was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother.
Evelyn is lovingly remembered by her children Robert (Marion), David (Jody), Eileen (Brian) and Shane, and by her grandchildren, Aaron, Farrell, Lance, Brent, Brian, Ryley, Justin, Shalyne and Kasey, as well as several great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Evelyn was born Jan. 2,1930, the youngest of four. She grew up on a farm north of Broadview, SK. At age 16, she went to visit her sister Hilda in Wapella, SK, where she gained employment with the Boardman family. It was there she met and fell in love with Howard Dodd (she often referred to him as her big love). They married and raised four children on a farm south of Wapella.
Evelyn enjoyed farm life, being especially fond of chickens. She had a deep love for cats, ice cream, shopping, hats and flowers, especially lilies. Evelyn and Howard moved into Wapella, where she continued to raise chickens for several years. Howard passed away in 1983 after a lengthy battle with heart disease.
Evelyn remarried in 1996 to John McFadyen, a family friend, moving to 321 Elm Avenue, where she held many family gatherings, with many happy memories created. She leaves us with many fond memories.
Evelyn will be laid to rest in a family graveside service at the Wapella Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial tributes be made to the SPCA or to the United Church in Wapella.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Matthews Funeral Home, Whitewood and Melville.