Allison, Evelyn Ione
Share Visit Guest Book Evelyn Ione Allison Allison, Evelyn Ione age 101, of Edina. Born January 7, 1909 to Celia and Clinton B. Sutton in Southern Illinois, died March 6, 2010 in Minneapolis, MN. Evelyn is preceded in death by her husband, Harvey O. Allison, Jr. and two sons, John Douglas and Donald Edwin. She is survived by two sons, Clinton and Harvey (Sue), 10 grandchildren, 15 great- grandchildren, and daughter-in-law Donna Allison. Evelyn spent her teen years in the St. Louis area during the Roaring Twenties and enjoyed dancing the Charleston on Mississippi River Boats. She raised her two oldest sons, Clinton and John, in Chicago and her two youngest sons, Harv and Don, in Edina, MN. She was an accomplished golfer and bridge player; she was a great cook and a long time fan of the Minnesota Vikings. Evelyn served as president of the Edina Newcomers Club and was an active member of Linden Hills United Church of Christ. She sang in the church choir and helped with many dinners and other events. Evelyn lived her 101 plus years of life to the fullest devoting herself to family and friends. She will be remembered for her positive outlook on life, her smile, her love of children, her kindness to all and her love of fun. Funeral Service Friday March 19th, 11 am at Linden Hills United Church of Christ, 4200 Upton Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN. Interment Lakewood Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, March 18th 5-7 pm at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel, 5801 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN and 1 hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials preferred to Linden Hills United Church of Christ. www.GILLBROTHERS.com MINNEAPOLIS 612-861-6088
March 16th, 2010 at 7:03 pm
Dear Allison Family,
Our heartfelt condolences are sent to the entire family. We have wonderful memories of your family and have spent great times together that will be long remembered. Much love,
Patti and David Ogden