Bertha Evans

Bertha Lena Evans, 79, of Safford, entered into rest on Monday, March 18, 2013 at the Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center in Safford. She was born on August 29, 1933 in Bountiful, CO, to Watson S. Wilson, and Rudy Ann Ross Wilson. Bertha attended school in the Albuquerque, NM, where she met and married Max Evans, Sr., on May 21, 1950 in Albuquerque. Maxs career in the military took them all over the world. They settled in La Jara, CO, 21 years ago they moved to Safford to take care of Maxs parents. They worked with Turquoise cutting and polishing it. Max entered into rest on September 26, 2006 in Tucson. Bertha raised many children and grandchildren. She was an exceptionally good cook. She is survived by her daughters, Deborah (John) LaBato of Albuquerque, NM, Tammy (Brian) Mattfield of Safford, Linda Conway of Goldfield, NV, and Shanda (William) Smith of Safford; sons, Arvell Evans of Safford, and Jeffrey (Paula) Evans, of Safford; a sister, Alice Fringer of Manassa, CO; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Graveside services will be in Colorado.