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Evans, Alice Pugmire, 1910-1977

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1910 - 1977

Biographical History

Alice Pugmire Evans (1910-1977) was a faithful mother, wife, and member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who lived in Idaho and Utah.

Alice Pugmire Evans was born on February 9, 1910 in Paris, Idaho. She was the first child born to Jonathan Rich Pugmire and Ellen Budge Pugmire. Alice spent her childhood in Paris, Idaho near Bear Lake, attending school and caring for her four younger siblings. In August of 1929, Alice received a call to serve as a missionary in the Eastern States mission. She served there from September 1920 until February 1931. After returning from her mission, Alice entered Utah State Agricultural College in Logan, Utah. She received a bachelor's degree in history. She also received a teaching license and taught in local schools in Idaho. She met and later married Robert John Evans on August 14, 1941. The couple then moved to Pullman, Washington to continue with Robert's work and studies. They later moved to East Lansing, Michigan in 1947 where Robert taught at the local university. Together the couple had two children. In 1971, Alice was diagnosed with cancer, and on December 8, 1977, she passed away in Ogden, Utah.

Citation:
UPB files, May 7, 2018 (b. February 9, 1910 to Jonathan and Ellen Pugmire in Paris, Idaho; oldest of five children; attended school in Paris; received mission call to Eastern States mission in 1929; after mission entered Utah State agricultural college; degree in history and teaching license; married Robert John Evans in 1941; moved to Pullman, Washington and East Lansing, Michigan; diagnosed with cancer in 1971; passed away in Ogden in 1977)

FamilySearch, via WWW, May 7, 2018 (served in the Eastern States mission September 1929-February 1931)

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Robert John Evans and Alice Pugmire Evans letters to Robert P. Evans, 1966-1979

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8244 Series 8 Sub-Series 6
Scope and Contents

Letters written to Robert P. Evans by his parents Robert John Evans and Alice Pugmire Evans. Includes written correspondence sent to Robert P. Evans while he served in the West Central States mission from 1966-1968. Later letters discuss family happenings and school and work updates. Materials dated 1966-1979.

Dates: 1966-1979
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Robert John Evans papers / Robert John Evans and Alice Hazel Stallings Evans family correspondence

Robert John Evans letters to Robert James Evans and Alice Hazel Stallings Evans, 1939-1977

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8244 Series 8 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Letters sent by Robert John Evans to his parents Robert James Evans and Alice Hazel Stallings Evans between 1939 to 1977. Letters discuss everyday occurrences, family happenings, and school and work opportunities. Majority of letters sent from Pullman, Washington and East Lansing, Michigan by Robert John Evans to his parents in Utah.

Dates: 1939-1977
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Robert John Evans papers / Robert John Evans and Alice Hazel Stallings Evans family correspondence

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