Evan Miles Gatherers

Evan Miles Gatherers passed away December 28, 2012 at his home in Bonners Ferry, ID at the age of 53. A remembrance gathering for Evan’s family & friends will be held at Evan’s home on May 25, 2013 at 2 PM. It will be a potluck meal so bring a dish. Evan was born November 11, 1959 in Spokane, WA to Walter & Valerie Gatherers. Evan’s family moved to Eastport ID in 1960 and completed all his schooling in Bonners Ferry, ID. After High School graduation Evan moved to Wyoming and worked in the oil fields. While there he met Rebecca Heckert. Evan & Rebecca were married in Eastport, ID in 1982 and then returned to Wyoming. They had two children, Jamey & April, and later were divorced. In 1986 Evan returned to Eastport and met Dee Ann Parr. They were together 26 years before Dee passed away in November 2012. They had one child, Christine. Evan was an all around good guy. He was considerate, optimistic and had a good heart. He had a gift for building and fixing things. Evan enjoyed his life and everyone in it. He was easy going and lived in the moment. Nothing much ever ruffled his feathers. He was always there to help anyone in need. Evan loved living in the North Idaho wilderness where he could hunt, fish and cruise the back woods. He loved his family very much and cherished all his friends. Evan is survived by two daughters - April Gatherers & Christine Gatherers, one son – Jamey Gatherers, two grandsons – Tyler & Brodie, his brother & sister-in-law – Terry & Caroline Gatherers, his mother & step-father – Valerie & Randy Fry and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Evan was preceded in death by his wife – Dee Ann Parr, his father – Walter Gatherers and his brother – Larry Gatherers.