Robert John Evans (1909-1997) was a poultry professor and researcher in Michigan.

Robert John Evans was born on March 18, 1909 in Logan, Utah to Robert James and Alice Hazel Stallings Evans. He attended schools in Logan, and then moved with his family to Lehi, Utah during high school. After graduating he attended Brigham Young University, where he ran for the track team. A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served a mission to South Africa between 1929 and 1932. After his return he attended Utah State Agricultural College, where he earned his bachelor's degree in chemistry and mathematics, and a master's in poultry science. He continued his studies at the University of Wisconsin, earning his Ph.D. in the field in 1939. He returned to the West, working at Carbon College in Price, Utah and at the State College of Washington in Pullman. In 1941 he married Alice Pugmire, and they had two children.

In 1947, Evans took a position on the faculty of the Poultry Department of Michigan State University. He completed some advanced studies at Cambridge, England and Edinburgh, Scotland, but remained at Michigan until his retirement in 1977. He was internationally recognized as an expert in protein biochemistry, doing extensive work with eggs and beans.

He and his wife then moved back to Utah and settled in Ogden. During this time, he participated in travel study programs offered by Brigham Young University. Evans died on December 6, 1997 in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

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.