Evelyn Ester Reeves

Evelyn Ester Reeves, 81, of East Wenatchee, entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on April 23, 2009. She died in her home, surrounded by her family. Evelyn Thorn was born to Vinnie and Elizabeth Thorn on March 27, 1928, in Locust Grove, AR. She was schooled in Locust Grove and then moved to Wenatchee in 1943. On June 24, 1944, Evelyn married the only man she ever loved, Edsel Reeves. Evelyn and Edsel made their home in East Wenatchee, where they raised four children, Brenda, Braden, Danny and Kim. Evelyn spent her younger years working in the orchards and in various areas of the fruit business in the Wenatchee Valley. She was employed as a fruit packer for Wells and Wade Fruit Co. for many years, until she and Edsel purchased their own orchard in Baker Flats. Together, Evelyn and Edsel built the B&B Fruit Stand in the early 1970's. Evelyn worked many long hours to make the family business a success, until she was forced to retire at the age of 68, due to severe osteoporosis. She was always very proud of her family for their accomplishments. Although hard work was important to Evelyn, her biggest priority was her family. She always loved to have big family gatherings and could be found in the kitchen, cooking and laughing with her children and her grandchildren. There was never a woman more loved than Evelyn. She was always giving unselfishly to those she loved. She will be so incredibly missed, but we can take comfort in the knowledge that she is no longer in pain. Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Edsel Reeves; her mother and father, Vinnie and Elizabeth Thorn; her brothers, Norman and Ivan Thorn; and her son, Danny Reeves. She is survived by one sister, Ernestine Jeffrey of Batesville, AR; and three children, Brenda Reeves (Fred Robertson) of Leavenworth, WA, Braden Reeves (Kathy) and Kim Linderman, all of East Wenatchee, WA; 11 grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Special love and gratitude is extended to a very exceptional person in Evelyn's life, her granddaughter, Amy Eckhart of East Wenatchee. Amy, thank you for the endless support and devotion you gave to your grandmother. It is so appreciated. The family wishes to honor Evelyn's request to Celebrate her Life with a Graveside Memorial Service at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. The Service will be held on Monday, April 27, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. There will be no Viewing.

Evelyn Ester Reeves

March 27, 1928 - April 23, 2009