1929
LaMar
2024
LaMar Floyd Evans
March 29, 1929 — May 28, 2024
Hurricane, Utah
LaMar Floyd Evans passed away on May 28, 2024, at age 95. He was a beloved husband, father,
grandfather and friend who will be missed deeply by all who knew him. LaMar was born on March
29th, 1929, in Murray, Utah, and his journey touched countless lives with kindness and joy.
LaMar graduated from Jordan High School in 1948 and continued his studies at Brigham Young
University. At BYU, he worked at the Joseph Smith Cafeteria and Snackbar as a manager. He
excelled professionally and became the Assistant Director of Food Services. It was during this time
that he hired a young lady who would later become his wife. LaMar and Elise were married on
February 11, 1955 in the Salt Lake City temple, and embarked on a journey of love and
companionship that spanned over six decades.
More than anything, LaMar was a devoted father. He loved spending time with his children, sharing
stories, playing games, and working in the garage. LaMar was always there to offer guidance,
support, and encouragement no matter what challenges his children faced. He created lasting
memories by taking his family on adventurous camping trips spanning the Pacific to the Atlantic
Ocean, Canada to Mexico, and everywhere in between.
In his free time, LaMar enjoyed cooking, woodworking, gardening, hunting, and fishing. He was well
known by his children, grandchildren, and neighbors for his pancakes and homemade ice cream, as
they were second to none. He was always eager to share his knowledge and enthusiasm with
others.
After retiring, he moved to Southern Utah (Ivins and Washington) where he spent most of the
summer months at his BELOVED cabin on Kolob Mountain. LaMar always had a project to work on
either in his garage or at the cabin. His children referred to him as “Professor Messer”.
Throughout his life, LaMar's commitment to service was evident. He served a mission for The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Texas-Louisiana Mission from 1949 to 1951. Later,
he served two senior missions with his wife in Melbourne, Australia and North Little Rock, Arkansas,
where their kindness and compassion touched many lives. LaMar had numerous other callings in the
church and was always willing to serve when called upon.
Other accomplishments include serving as President of the Utah Restaurant Association for 4 years,
being deeply involved with the National Association of College and University Food Services
(NACUFS), and sitting on the board of Camperworld, showcasing his leadership acumen and
dedication to the community.
LaMar is survived by his cherished wife, Elise, and their children Melanie Martin (John), Jeff Evans
(Koko), Shelley Palmer (Kent), and Brad Evans (Kim). His legacy also lives on through his 27
grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren. His memory will be
cherished by all who knew him.
A funeral service will be on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints Chapel located at 1080 W Arlington St, Washington, UT 84780. The interment will be held at the Washington City Cemetery following the funeral services.
The livestream may be viewed on the link below.
grandfather and friend who will be missed deeply by all who knew him. LaMar was born on March
29th, 1929, in Murray, Utah, and his journey touched countless lives with kindness and joy.
LaMar graduated from Jordan High School in 1948 and continued his studies at Brigham Young
University. At BYU, he worked at the Joseph Smith Cafeteria and Snackbar as a manager. He
excelled professionally and became the Assistant Director of Food Services. It was during this time
that he hired a young lady who would later become his wife. LaMar and Elise were married on
February 11, 1955 in the Salt Lake City temple, and embarked on a journey of love and
companionship that spanned over six decades.
More than anything, LaMar was a devoted father. He loved spending time with his children, sharing
stories, playing games, and working in the garage. LaMar was always there to offer guidance,
support, and encouragement no matter what challenges his children faced. He created lasting
memories by taking his family on adventurous camping trips spanning the Pacific to the Atlantic
Ocean, Canada to Mexico, and everywhere in between.
In his free time, LaMar enjoyed cooking, woodworking, gardening, hunting, and fishing. He was well
known by his children, grandchildren, and neighbors for his pancakes and homemade ice cream, as
they were second to none. He was always eager to share his knowledge and enthusiasm with
others.
After retiring, he moved to Southern Utah (Ivins and Washington) where he spent most of the
summer months at his BELOVED cabin on Kolob Mountain. LaMar always had a project to work on
either in his garage or at the cabin. His children referred to him as “Professor Messer”.
Throughout his life, LaMar's commitment to service was evident. He served a mission for The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Texas-Louisiana Mission from 1949 to 1951. Later,
he served two senior missions with his wife in Melbourne, Australia and North Little Rock, Arkansas,
where their kindness and compassion touched many lives. LaMar had numerous other callings in the
church and was always willing to serve when called upon.
Other accomplishments include serving as President of the Utah Restaurant Association for 4 years,
being deeply involved with the National Association of College and University Food Services
(NACUFS), and sitting on the board of Camperworld, showcasing his leadership acumen and
dedication to the community.
LaMar is survived by his cherished wife, Elise, and their children Melanie Martin (John), Jeff Evans
(Koko), Shelley Palmer (Kent), and Brad Evans (Kim). His legacy also lives on through his 27
grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren. His memory will be
cherished by all who knew him.
A funeral service will be on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints Chapel located at 1080 W Arlington St, Washington, UT 84780. The interment will be held at the Washington City Cemetery following the funeral services.
The livestream may be viewed on the link below.
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