Evelyn R. Boyer, 72, of Carlisle, passed to eternal life on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at Carlisle Regional Medical Center. She was born on April 16, 1944 in Newville, and was a daughter of the late Harold W. and Anna L. (Raudabaugh) Rhoads and was the widow of Kenneth E. Boyer, who died April 22, 2007.

Evelyn graduated from Big Spring High School with the Class of 1963. She retired after many years of service at the Dunham Health Clinic at the U. S. Army War College. After her retirement, Evelyn worked several years with the American Red Cross. She was a devoted and active member of the Carlisle First Church of the Brethren, Carlisle.

She is survived by her loving daughters; Karen L. Boyer (wife Vanessa Burnes) of Pittsburgh, Kimberly J. (husband Barry) George of Wrightstown, NJ and Kelly A. (husband Rev. Donald) Mason of Annville, one brother, William Rhoads of Newville, six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Evelyn was predeceased by two sisters; Ruth Rhoads and Edith Garner.

A visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 followed by memorial services at 3:00 p.m. in the Carlisle First Church of the Brethren, 1340 Forge Rd., Carlisle, with Pastors Jim and Marla Abe officiating. Burial will be private at Cumberland Valley Memorial Gardens, Carlisle. Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, Carlisle, is in charge of the arrangements. Memorial contributions in Evelyn's name may be made to her church or to the American Red Cross. www.Since1853.com