Evelyn Rivard

Evelyn L. Rivard, age 88 of Hudson, WI, formerly of White Bear Lake, MN passed away December 15, 2012 at the Hudson Hospital.  Evelyn was born November 10, 1924 in St. Paul, MN; the daughter of Cassious and Alma (Mickelson) King.  Evelyn was united in marriage to Paul Anthony Rivard.  Their marriage was blessed with a daughter, Pam and two sons, Terry and Bruce.  Evelyn provided for her family as a homemaker throughout her lifetime.  She enjoyed baking and cooking for her family.  Evelyn took pleasure in sewing, playing games and cards, especially the games of rummikub and 500.   Evelyn cherished her time with her family and always was delighted in their trips to the casino.

Evelyn will remain in the hearts of her daughter, Pam (Wayne) Daniels; sons, Terry (Monica) and Bruce (Maureen); grandchildren:  Bruce Jr., Thomas & Paul (Julia) Rivard, Timothy Rivard, Stephanie (Spencer) Heidish & Sarah (Jeremy) Salo; great grandchildren:  Max, Spencer Jr., Trevor, Emma, Cadence, Owen & Hannah; sisters, Laura Christensen, Jeanette Burow, Doris (Joe) Dotte & Katie Schostag; brother, Wayne (Marge) King; other relatives and friends.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Anthony; and brothers, Earl & Leon.

Private services were held.  Evelyn was buried next to her husband at Ft. Snelling Nat’l Cemetery.  Funeral services have been entrusted to the O’Connell Family Funeral Home of Hudson (715) 386-3725 www.oconnellfuneralhomes.com