Evelyn Hoverman

Evelyn Jones Hoverman, 96, passed away in her sleep December 20th at Hearth & Home in Van Wert, Ohio. Husbands Thomas Ellis Jones and Archie C. Hoverman preceded her in death as well as sisters Leota (Floyd) Barcus, Mary (Earl) Fiock and brothers Gaylord and Wilbur (Ruth) Stemen. She is survived by her son, Col. Thomas L. "Tom" Jones, USMC Retired of Van Wert; her daughter-in-law, Connie (Ries) Knittle Jones; her grandaughter Jennifer Jones Boykin of Richmond, Virginia, two great granddaughters, Sydney Elizabeth Boykin and Madison Anne Boykin.

Other survivors include one sister-in-law, Francis Jones Backensto of San Diego, California as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.

Evelyn was born in Ridge Township, Van Wert County on November 5th, 1919, the daughter of Margaret Pierce Stemen and Issac T. Stemen. She was a graduate of Union Local High School Class of 1937. She married Ellis Jones on December 21st, 1939 and worked with him farming, raising turkeys and homemaking in York Township. In 1960 she took a position as an accountant at the Middle Point Equity Elevator. She continued to work there following Ellis's death in 1976 until she retired and married Archie Hoverman.

Evelyn enjoyed fishing, bowling, card games, reading and people. She was a loving mother and grandmother and a lifelong member of the Venedocia Salem Presbyterian Church.

Funeral services will be 10:30 AM on Wednesday December 23rd, 2015 at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home, Van Wert, Ohio with Rev. Paul W. Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Venedocia Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 PM on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home, Van Wert, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Salem Presbyterian Church, Venedocia, Ohio