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Richard W. Evoy
Born: 10/19/1949
Died: 1/3/2017
Age: 67
Community: Flint, MI
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Rich passed away January 3, 2017 with loved ones at his side with complications of pneumonia. Rich was born in Lapeer on October 19, 1949, the son of Gordon and Bessie (Betty Gritzinger) Evoy. He began working for GM after graduating from Davison, then enlisted in the Army. He served as a Medic in Viet Nam until his helicopter was shot down, the crash broke his back. From Japan hospital to Walter Reed in Washington D.C. unable to walk for months. With honorable discharge from Army, went back to GM job and worked there for 38 years. He married Roberta (Bobbie) Routly in 1972 and had two daughters: Jennie (deceased) and Jessica. Rich enjoyed bowling, playing pool, snowmobiling, riding his Harley motorcycle until his health started to fail. He greatly enjoyed his family including daughter Jessica (Wade) Caryl, grandson Austin, granddaughters Brittany, Haley, Paige. Rich is the last member of his immediate family, he was preceded in death by parents Gordon and Betty, brother Ron Evoy, sister Sharon Powell. . Per Rich's request, there will not be a Funeral Service. Cremation has taken place and Rich will rest next to his daughter, Jennie in the near future. In his honor, maybe you could send a card or letter to someone that would love to hear you care, as Rich's health got worst 'getting the mail' was his favorite part of the day. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com |
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