Eva June Delashmit, Age 79, passed away on May 4, 2015 at her home in Bolivar, Mo surrounded by her daughters and loved ones. She was preceded in death by her father Arthur Carroll and mother, Ida May Carroll (Massey), her beloved husband Russell Nelson Delashmit and her son Russell Leroy Delashmit.
Eva June is survived by her daughters, Sandy Dorsey-Sternberger of Licking, Mo, Brenda Delashmit of Branson, Mo, Karla Davidson of Pittsburg, Ks and her daughter-in-law Cheryl Delashmit. Eva is also survived by nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, which brought her enormous joy over the years. She is also survived by her childhood friend, her beloved sister-in-law, Shirley Emerick (Delashmit) and her husband Doyle Emerick, as well as many nieces, nephews and friends around the world.
Eva loved being an Air Force wife, her family and friends, as well as the country life. She enjoyed flowers and vegetable gardening, as well as fishing and spending time near lakes and rivers, when she had the opportunity. Eva June also had great interest in history, and read vicariously about where she lived and many other places around the world.
Eva June will be missed by all who knew and loved her, but her legacy of a loving Mom, gentle teacher and the joy of growing things will live on in her family forever.
Visitation will be held Friday, May 8, 2015 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Greenlawn Funeral Home North – 3506 N. National Ave. Springfield, Mo 65803. Graveside Services will follow at 2:00 PM at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Springfield Alzheimer’s Association 1630 W Elfindale St, Springfield, MO 65807. Online Condolences can be made to www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com.