Lois Evers

Dates

January 9, 1928 - November 4, 2025

Obituary

Lois Evers, 97, of Mitchell, formerly of Woonsocket, SD, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Avera Brady Health & Rehab in Mitchell. Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM Saturday, November 15, at Letcher Community Church in Letcher, SD, with visitation one hour prior. Burial will be at West Lawn Cemetery in Letcher.

Lois M (Edwards) Evers was born January 9, 1928, to Lloyd and Retta (Bissell) Edwards on a farm north of Letcher. When she was one year old, she moved with her family to Logan Township, north of Letcher. She attended Lakeview School in Logan Township through 8th grade. She then attended Letcher Public School and graduated from high school in 1946. She attended summer school at DWU and graduated with a teaching degree in elementary education. Her long teaching career started in a one-room country school in Butler Township. She taught in Sanborn and Davison County rural schools for 4 years, Letcher Public School 7 years, and Mt. Vernon Public School 19 years until she retired in 1993. She may have retired from full-time teaching in 1993, but continued to be a busy substitute teacher in area schools for another 17 years.

On June 18, 1948, she married James Evers at Lewistown, MT. Four sons were born to this union: Dennis, Bob, Everett, and Tim. They lived in the Letcher community until they retired from farming in 2000 and moved to Woonsocket. In 2014, they then moved to Mitchell, SD

She was a member of the Letcher Legion Auxiliary, Women's Fellowship in Letcher, the Senior Citizens group in Letcher, Woonsocket and Mitchell, and several years on the Woonsocket Library Board and Cancer Society.

Those left to mourn her loss are her three sons: Dennis (Patty McCarthy), Bob, and Everett (Jackie); eight grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; eight step great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren, with another due in February; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by husband, Jim; son, Tim; daughter-in-law, Janice; sisters, Geraldine and Arlene Hanten; brother, Lyle and wife Faye; brother, Marian, who died in infancy; brother-in-law, Tom Ford, along with many other in-laws.

Visitation(s)

Date
Saturday, November 15, 2025

Time
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Location
Letcher Community Church
Letcher, SD

Service

Date
Saturday, November 15, 2025

Time
10:30 AM

Location
Letcher Community Church
Letcher, SD

Cemetery

West Lawn Cemetery
Letcher, SD

Posted by Ellen Fischer on November 16, 2025

We (the Gibbons-MT Evers) always looked forward to a visit from Jim and Lois. Jim really chose a special person for his Bride when he found Lois. Lois was a very fun person to be around, hard working, great cook with a beautiful laugh. Like Lois, Jim Fischer and I were both Teachers, and both from small town and country schools...even one room schools. It was very nice to see her teaching career and student recognition reflected in her life story. Jim and I visited at the SD Ranch and later when they moved to town. Those sure are special memories. We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. You did a great job with the memorial, every photo and story reflects the happy and cheerful way that Lois lived her life.

Posted by Maurine Uhre on November 15, 2025

We had a ot of fun kn high school. My sympathy to the family she was a great lady

Posted by Jim and Connie Gibbons on November 15, 2025

What a nice send off for a very nice lady from a very nice family! I am not supposed to pick my favorite Aunts and Uncles but they may right be near the top

Posted by Chuck & Joyce Edwards on November 15, 2025

Lois was a godsend to us when chucks mother passed away and we have always treasured her throughout the years. In a way, she became our "anchor" when Eleanor passed away. We will feel her loss deeply, but at the same time we are happy she is with her Jim, Tim, and all her other family. What a treasure she was to everyone who she touched. God bless her and all her wonderful family.

Posted by Belle Milton on November 14, 2025

How I wish I could make it to Aunt Lois funeral 🥲. The Milton family was truly blessed to have gotten to know Uncle Jim and Aunt Lois. I will cherish those memories! When I think of Aunt Lois I can see her smile and hear her laugh. Hugs and love to the family. She will be missed. ❤️❤️

Posted by Gene Barry on November 13, 2025

Lois was my wife's aunt and we visited her as much as we could when in the area. She was a very nice and at times hilarious. Our visits were always memorable. I will miss this fine lady. May She rest in peace when She isn't busy catching up with her departed love ones. Thanks for welcoming me into your family.

Posted by KEITH CARLSON on November 13, 2025

SORRY FOR LOIS PASSING

Posted by Eric hill on November 12, 2025

She was a great teacher sorry for your loss

Posted by Jerry and Pat Giedd on November 12, 2025

Lois was a great mentor as we both started teaching in Mt. Vernon the same year. She was fun to be around and we often exchanged funny stories about what kids said and did. Our sons enjoyed the unique activies Lois provided in the classroom. God bless her and her loved ones.

Posted by Leah London Storm on November 12, 2025

Will always remember Mrs. Evers with fond memories as she was my 3rd grade teacher and I remember the time we made and sold fudge as a class❤️. She was a wonderful teacher!

Posted by Holly Kahle on November 12, 2025

Oh I loved Lois so much; even though she didn't "smash my taters", made me drink fresh cow milk and gave me a junk brand of oreos!!! Loved spending time at Lois and Jims! Im sure she got so tired of me begging her to yodel every time she was on recess duty!!!

Posted by Tama Backlund on November 11, 2025

Lois was always smiling, always kind and dedicated to her sons and their families. Many children gained knowledge, and by her example - learned how to show respect and kindness to all. My sympathies to Denny ‘Augie’, Bob and Everett. Tim and Jim were on each side of the pearly gates to welcome Lois.

Posted by Pam Filter Trosin on November 10, 2025

I can remember having lots of conversations with Lois. So sorry to hear she passed. Leona my grandma always talked highly of her. I would like to keep in touch with you boys. Look me up on Facebook she will be missed

Posted by Nancy Kelly on November 10, 2025

So sorry for your loss. Lois was just a GREAT lady!! Always a warm welcoming smile & sharing of stories that always held a lot of laughs for all!! RIP Lois for a life well lived!!!❤️❤️

Posted by Jane Amick on November 9, 2025

Such a great lady! Kind, generous and always so happy to see you. She taught a lot of students and was very well respected. Our sympathy to her family.

Posted by Diana Kieffer on November 8, 2025

I have many wonderful memories of Lois for many years. Always a pleasant and caring person. My sympathy to the family.

Posted by Kay Schoenfelder on November 8, 2025

She was my kids teacher in My Vernon. A great teacher. Sending prayers.

Posted by Brandy Ainslie on November 8, 2025

I was sad, to hear her name on the radio. She was my, I believe my 3rd grade teacher in Mt Vernon. Shes a prime example of teachers never age. My thoughts and prayers are with her whole big family.

Posted by Ron and Sandi Ruml on November 7, 2025

Lois was a wonderful friend and a fun lady. She always teased Ron as he was one of her first students at Butler school when he was 6 and she 18 her 1st year of teaching.she was a charter member of the Letcher Legion Auxiliary and I always enjoyed having her help with projects. Our sympathy to the family. She will be greatly missed but is with Jim in heaven.

Posted by Leana Stunes on November 7, 2025

Lois was more than a cousin to my mom. She was a best friend. Lois and Jim were the best neighbors to have for many years on the farm and in Mitchell. I will miss our visits! She could always make us laugh and was always so positive about everything. She gave the best hugs! Rest in peace Lois!

Posted by Jackie bollock wibben on November 7, 2025

I SHARED MANY LAUGHS AND MEMORIES.WHAT A VERY SPECIAL LADY.MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY.

Posted by ROBERT & DOROTHY PARKER on November 7, 2025

SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT LOUIS. OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU.SHE WILL BE VERY VERY DEARLY MISSED ALL.

Posted by Coly Blake on November 6, 2025

Just an upbeat woman... could always count on her when called her to sub in the schools... had a great sense of humor and could really yodel.... Rest in Peace...

Posted by Bob Marler on November 6, 2025

My the family find peace in the fact that many many people loved and respected Lois. May she rest in peace.

Posted by Connie barry on November 6, 2025

Love you Lois, will miss your sence fo humor, and visiting with you. Always so good to me. Say hi everyone in heaven for me . I like to think you are playing cards with uncle Jim 🥰🥰

Posted by Dianna senska on November 5, 2025

May she rest in peace with Jim

Posted by Bob and Lori Herman on November 5, 2025

So sorry to hear of Lois passing. Loved AA a teacher in Letcher. and her yoddeling at recesses was the best part of of recess.She was a great lady. Thoughts and prayers to the family.She will be dearly missed