Evelyn Dorothy Orr, 93

Evelyn Dorothy Orr passed away June 8, 2023. She was born in Krem, N.D., on Sept. 9, 1929, to Herman and Maria (Richter) Reichenberg. Evelyn attended a country school in Krem, which her father insisted on. He wanted his children to learn and write in English. They were transported in a horse-drawn wagon filled with straw. She later attended high school in Hazen, a town south of Krem, where she graduated.

Evelyn married James Emery Orr in 1948 in Key West, Fla., where Jim was serving in the U.S. Navy. The married couple returned to Hazen, N.D., after his separation from service and the family grew to four children; Roger, Bruce, Patti and Terry, prior to moving out West to Post Falls, Idaho, in 1955. One year later, the family relocated to Cd'A, and Tom joined the family in 1960.

During the 68 years in the community, Evelyn was primarily a homemaker but worked outside the home as a waitress for Brunswick Cafe and Templin's Resort, sales clerk for J.C. Penney and a bank teller. She was deeply involved with St. Paul Memorial Church and taught many Bible study classes. She was also an active member of Concerned Women for America. She loved gardening, keyboard playing at rest homes, quilting, sewing and RVing with her husband, Jim.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Jim, four sisters and six brothers. She is survived by her five children, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

She was a loving and praying mother.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 22, at Coeur d'Alene Memorial Gardens, 7315 N. Government Way, Cd'A.

Please sign Evelyn's guest registry and view the online memorial at www.englishfuneralchapel.com.