Elsye Louise Evers, 92, was born on August 2, 1923 to Gustave Amthor and Louise Ella Ruegner. Elsye passed away on March 10, 2016 at Florida Hospital North Pinellas in Tarpon Springs. She was preceded in death by her loving husband John Evers who was buried at Florida National Cemetery in 2001. They moved here to the Tampa Bay area from Irvington, New Jersey in 1980 and were happily married for 56 years. Elsye is also survived by sons Dennis Evers (Kathleen) of Columbia, New Jersey; John Evers (Carol) of Newton, New Jersey; Keith Evers (Michelle) of Sparta, New Jersey; daughters Debra Tierney (Michael) of Manteo, North Carolina; Pamela Kronyak of Weeki Wachee, Florida; and Louise Zimmermann of Glen Gardner, New Jersey. Elsye is also survived by eight loving great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sons Gary and Scott Evers.
A service celebrating the life of Elsye Evers will take place at Florida National Cemetery on March 30, 2016 at 11:30 am with Deacon Byron Otradovec officiating the service.
The family of Mrs. Evers would like to express their gratitude to the staff of St. Mark Village for their years of outstanding care of Mr. and Mrs. Evers during their time there. In lieu of flowers, Mrs. Evers wished that donations to be made to Donate Life Florida.
Friends and family are invited to share a memory and sign her guestbook below.
I’ve known Elsye from the time I was 14 years old. I have very fond memories that I will hold dear. I could feel her loving nature whenever I saw her she always made me smile and laugh. I treasure her sons and daughters great mom. Elyse will be in my heart forever.
To Evers Family,
It is so sad to hear of your Mothers passing, yet I know she is at peace and with her beloved husband John and Sons Scott and Gary. My memories of Mrs. Evers are of a smiling lady who always seemed so happy to see you. I remember her working at the hospital and always being so joyful. No matter how hard I look for the right words to say, to her surviving children, to comfort you during this time I cant seem to express it just right. Just knowing her and understanding how her life had changed I feel in my heart she is much happier now in the arms of her heavenly father. I hope that doesn’t sound harsh because I don’t mean it to be. My prayers and Love to you all at this sad time.
Aunt Elsye was by nature a loving Mother, gracious wife and always had extra love to go around. Someone I thought of often and lovingly. All my memories from early childhood include Aunt Elsye, Uncle John and the kids I wished were my family. My sincere condolences go to all who loved Aunt Elsye. May everyone find comfort in the memories and the blessings of a life well lived.
My condolences to Elsye’s family and to all who loved her. She was an amazing woman who I feel honored to have known. As she is honored today it makes me smile to think of her sharp wit and sense of humor. I hope her family finds comfort in knowing she and John are reunited in spirit, theirs was a true love story. May the memories of this beautiful woman bring peace to your hearts as you celebrate her life.
“There is no greater heaven than the heart of a loving Mother”