Robert Evans Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

July 1, 2019, five months after being diagnosed with terminal gastroesophageal cancer, Robert John Evans passed away at the young age of 46. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Ann, and is survived by his wife, Kristi, and their five children: Allan, Emma, Spencer, Aaron, and Jonathan, as well as his father, John, and eight siblings, MeiLi, Alison, Amy, Andrew, Daniel, Rebekah, Emily, and Nathan. Robb was welcomed into life by John Allen Evans & Mary Ann McAllister Evans on November 2, 1972 in Houston, Texas. At the age of five, Findlay, Ohio became the setting of “Robbie’s” myriad childhood adventures and experiences with his eight incredible siblings and beloved friends from his church, neighborhood and community. His avid love of swimming, water polo and lifeguarding were a defining part of his teenage years, as well as his involvement in Scouting that led to proudly earning his Eagle Scout award. Robb’s love of learning shone as he excelled in academics and student leadership at Findlay High School. His service for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Italy Catania Mission (1992-1994) was an experience that shaped and inspired his lifelong faith, as well as his adoration of anything Italian – especially the food and the wonderful people of Italy. He earned a degree in Zoology in 1996 from Brigham Young University and completed his education by arranging a medical internship at a small rural hospital in Ghana West Africa, where his desire to pursue a career in medicine grew into a determination. Robb attended medical school at Midwestern University in Chicago where he became a Doctor of Osteopathy in 2002. He completed his residency training at the University of Texas at Tyler. His unfailing empathy as a man and a physician was unmistakable for over 17 years in Texas, Arizona, and Utah, both inside the workplace, among friends and neighbors, and in his own home, where he routinely gave stitches, strep tests, physicals and free medical consultations to anyone in need. Robb married Kristi Lee Wynne on August 17,1996 in the Salt Lake Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah. He cherished his life as a husband to Kristi and a father to five kids in day-to-day life, vacations, camping trips, and impromptu outings. He was always cheerfully involved in family life while at home, helping with laundry and dishes, laboring over a variety of backyard gardens, concocting snacks and meals, and assisting with homework. He was passionate about learning, readily educating and explaining. Family gatherings at the Evans home echoed with his laughter, love and spontaneity. Robb was profoundly selfless and generous with everything and everyone. He went above and beyond, always willing to serve everyone around him. Throughout his life, he honored his religious convictions through earnest commitment to the church callings he held. He constantly cultivated his talent for engaging with people, in casual conversation with strangers, neighborhood games with the kids or taking the time to listen carefully to his patients. He was happy and adventurous, remarkably kind and gracious, even in his suffering. Robb will be remembered as a devoted husband, loving father, honorable son, loyal brother, worthy man and a dear friend. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, July 6th at 11:00 am at the Lindon 12th Ward, 325 Canal Drive, Lindon, Utah, where a Viewing will be held prior to services from 9:00 to 10:30 am. Interment in Lehi City Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary.

Robert Evans

November 2, 1972 - July 1, 2019

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