Evelyn B. Bollinger
Evelyn B. Bollinger, loving mother and friend, entered eternal life at the age of 93 on Aug. 7, 2015, at 6:49 p.m.
She embraced and loved life to the very end. Her constant love, support and smiles will be greatly missed.
Evelyn, the oldest daughter of Ellen L. Taylor Buell and Walter B. Buell, was born on June 9, 1922, in Huntsburg Township.
Her spirit is carried on by two daughters, Denise D. Bollinger and Vicki L. Bollinger Hattin (Dr. Ronald); and five grandchildren, Gretchen Boldin, Heather Narusch, Corey Narusch, Kyle Narusch and Devin LaMarche (Matthew).
Evelyn is also survived by one brother, Elwood Buell; and one sister, Ella Mae Motil; 14 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by two brothers, Donald and Russell Buell; and one great-granddaughter.
After humble beginnings, and a struggle with tuberculosis at the age of 17, Evelyn, under the care and guidance of Dr. Walter Corey, went on to become a registered nurse through the U.S. Military Nursing Cadet Program.
In her senior year of nursing school, on April 14, 1946, Evelyn was married to Jack C. Bollinger.
Jack was her beloved husband, travel companion and favorite dance partner for 49 years. Evelyn lost Jack to Parkinson’s Disease in 1995.
Following her first years working as a nurse with Dr. Walter Corey for the public health department, Evelyn found herself raising two girls and juggling two jobs. She worked evenings with Dr. William Reed, in Burton, and became the full-time school nurse at West Geauga Schools for 25 wonderful years. Several of her “future nurses club” members are still practicing nursing.
Even after her retirement from nursing, she continued to be an active and vital part of her community by working part time at the Wren House and volunteering at the Sunshine Shop until after her 90th birthday.
Even at 92, she spoke of going back to work. Many of you may have seen her driving her shiny red car she received as a birthday present for her 90th birthday. “Sit low and drive slow” was her motto!
Next to Christmas, which was always large as life, April Fool’s Day was one of her favorite holidays, pinning silverware to the tablecloth and packing cellophane sandwiches for Jack’s lunch at work. It was not Jack’s favorite holiday!
Evelyn never had a bad word to say about anyone. She never preached politics and never judged others.
She spent 50 years dancing with Jack, every Saturday night and, when he was no longer there, she could be found dancing to Lawrence Welk in her kitchen.
Slot machines in Las Vegas made her light up! And she was always “lucky.”
It is Evelyn’s wish that you “smile when you remember her.”
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Burton Congregational Church at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11. A luncheon will be served directly following in the social hall at the church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Evelyn Bollinger Memorial Educational Fund would be greatly appreciated: Evelyn Bollinger Memorial Educational Fund, c/o Huntington Bank, 14522 North Cheshire St., Burton, OH 44021.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Best Funeral Home, 15809 Madison Road, Middlefield, 440-632-0818.
Online condolences may be sent to www.bestfunerals.com.
