Mark R. Evans

Mark's family will be having a Celebration of Life Gathering on April 1, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at the Geneva Lion's Club. No visitation will be held as it was Mark's wishes to be cremated. Hawaiian shirts and shorts ( if you want) is the requested attire for his memorial. Memorials are to be directed to the family to be designated at a later date. Mark Raymond Evans was born to Merlin Laverne Evans and Carole Joan Coleman on June 30, 1966, in Beatrice, and passed away March 20, 2024, at home in McCool Junction, Nebraska at the age of 57. He was one of three children in the family. Mark grew up on a farm outside Beatrice and attended school in Diller, Nebraska. While Mark was in fourth grade his dad’s job took the family to Norway. Mark often told stories about his time there and always talked about wanting to return on vacation. Upon returning to the United States, he once again attended school in Diller and graduated high school in 1984. After graduation he joined the United States Marine Corps where he served for 18 months. Mark held various types of jobs and being a truck driver was his favorite. He married DeAnn Kostal on June 6, 1987, and they had two children, Ashley, and Andy. In the Fall of 2006, Mark met Beverly, his future wife. On December 24, 2017, Mark asked Beverly to marry him. They were married on March 31, 2019. Mark later stated they missed their opportunity to marry on April 1; because only a fool would marry a second time. Mark loved spending time with family, and this was most important to him. He loved being outdoors riding the four-wheeler, mowing grass, cutting trees, and shooting guns. Mark always encouraged and welcomed anyone to join him in these activities. Mark loved telling stories about his life experiences. Knowledge was something he continuously strived to gain. He could remember trivia that no one else knew or cared to know. Mark earned his pilot’s license decades ago and recently talked about recertifying to fly again. Known for his love of motorized gadgets, Mark shared his knowledge with his children and grandchildren. He was a devoted grandfather, always ready to teach life skills and mischief. Anytime he was home from work, his list of priorities was grandchildren first, followed by his children and beloved wife. He loved to grill and anytime someone asked what was for “din-din,” He would ALWAYS reply with “steaks and taters” (grilled of course). Mark loved it when his grandchildren would call people out if they were wrong thinking it was hilarious. When he would return home, the grandchildren knew: a bon fire was likely, they would build and fix things around the house, an accident would happen cutting trees down, and hugs or snuggling was always available. Mark had room in his heart for anyone that needed it. He was our provider, teacher, safe place, rock, best papa and will forever be remembered because of the love and knowledge he passed on to others. Mark was preceded in death by his mother, Carole Joan (Coleman) Evans. He is survived by his father, Merlin Laverne Evans; brothers Doug Evans (Deb) and Scott Evans (Deborah); wife Beverly Evans; children Ashley Evans, Andy "Bubba" Evans, Tinera Rust (Kyle), Amber Copanos (Brian Spanjer), and Alishia Copanos; Grandchildren Alex, Zaynah, Hunter, Braelynn, Anna, Lennon, Cecelia, and Cash.

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Mark R. Evans

June 30, 1966 - March 20, 2024