Evelyn Minick

July 12, 1930 - July 12, 2014

Evelyn Minick, 84, of New Haven, passed away July 12, 2014 at home. Born in New Haven, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Bowers. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, New Haven and was a certified nurse assistant at Golden Years Homestead. Evelyn is survived by her husband of 65 years, Daniel; children, Jerry (Peggy) Minick, John Minick, and Diane Minick all of Ft. Wayne, Kay (Moses) Kauffman and Susan (Ken) Gerig both of New Haven, and Judy (John) Patton of Hudson; brothers, Robert (Jean) Bowers of Ohio, Wayne (Sarah) Bowers of Sherwood, Ohio, Ronald (Donna) Bowers of Woodburn, and Allen (Anita) Bowers of Ft. Wayne; sisters, Joyce Ann Niemeyer of Lima, Ohio and Eileen (Calvin) Christlieb of New Haven; ten grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her son, Roger Minick; grandson, Lee Minick; two brothers; and three sisters. Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m. Friday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 943 Powers St., New Haven with calling one hour prior. Father Mark Enemali officiating. Calling is also 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E., New Haven with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m. Burial in the Catholic Cemetery, Ft. Wayne. Preferred memorials are masses and to Parkview Home Health and Hospice.