Evelyn S. McDonald

Evelyn S. McDonald, 85 died unexpectedly in her home on May 18, 2024. Having lived her life to please the Lord, we are certain she heard “Well done, my daughter!” when Jesus came for her in the early morning hours that day. Evelyn was born on August 28, 1938, in Disko, Indiana to Teleford A. and Phyllis A. (Gaerte) Pearson. She graduated from Laketon High School in 1956 and continued her education at Taylor University where she graduated in 1961. While traveling home for Christmas that year by Indiana Motor Bus, she selected the seat behind the driver, Charles McDonald. They would later marry on May 26, 1962 and were married 57 years before his death in 2019. Evelyn loved children and had a passion for teaching. Her college education was paused in 1959, when she learned that teachers were needed in a Native American village in Alaska. She spent a year there teaching 1st graders belonging to the Tlingit tribe. She taught for Muncie Community Schools (West Longfellow Elementary), when she and Charles moved to Muncie in 1964, before deciding to invest her time in her own children and the lives of other children whom she cared for in her home, including her grandchildren. She loved teaching children about Jesus and his Word and did so for many years alongside her husband, Charles at Community Church (Agape Ministries) and Calvary Christian Center (Glad Tidings North). Evelyn was a woman of faith and prayer. God’s Word was in her heart and on her lips. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, mentor, encourager, and friend. She is survived and will be greatly missed by her family, daughters Fran Short (Muncie), Beth Hummel (John) of Sulphur Springs, and Mary Robertson (Kenny) of Middletown, her grandchildren Gabriel Hummel, Seth Hummel, Josiah Hummel, Grant Robertson, Hallie Robertson, Mack Robertson, and Evie Robertson. She is also survived by her brother Chris Pearson (Dianne) of North Manchester, along with many nieces and nephews. She will also be missed by many dear friends and neighbors that she loved like family. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Charles, and her sister and brother-in-law, Beverly and Larry Hartzler. In accordance with her wishes, there will be no visitation or formal service. A private interment took place at Oaklawn Cemetery in North Manchester, Indiana. Arrangements were entrusted to Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 West Rochester Street in Akron, Indiana. May Evelyn’s memory continue to inspire kindness, love, and service in the hearts of all who knew her. Memorials may be directed to First Choice for Women, 3020 N Oakwood Ave. Muncie, IN 47304.

Evelyn S. McDonald

August 28, 1938 - May 18, 2024