Obituary of David Arthur Evans

David A. Evans Jr., age 81 of Hunlock Creek, journeyed to be with the Lord on December 13, 2011 at Little Flower Manor, Wilkes-Barre, with his children at his bedside. He was born in Wilkes-Barre, August 26, 1930 and was the son of the late David and Dorothy Evans. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Lyn, who he met while serving in the Air Force. Also preceding him in death was his sister Dorothy Mae Macheska. Dave was a hard worker his whole life. He retired after 43 years of service from Coon Construction where he supervised many of the bridge projects in our community. He was also a licensed surveyor. Dave was a member of Sweet Valley Church of Christ for more than 35 years where served as an elder, was a member of the choir and did whatever was needed to serve the Lord. He also played on the church softball team for many years only retiring on the insistence of his family at age 70. He was also a member of Sylvania Lodge No. 354 F&AM, Shickshinny, where he served as Past Master. Dave was a friend to all, never thinking twice about dropping what he was doing to help out a friend. All who knew him will remember his smile, his blue eyes and gentle spirit. He loved to play horseshoes, was tough to beat in ping pong.(just ask his grandkids), and could be found outdoors working on some project most days. Always up for an adventure, Dave enjoyed traveling, especially cruising with his late wife, riding motorcycles with his sons & took up bowling at age 80. He also loved his best friend, Buddy, his dog who was by his side at all times. Surviving are his children: Mrs.Amy Boytin & husband Chuck of Sweet Valley; Dr. David Evans and his wife Dr. Gail Evans of Dallas, Dr. Darrell Evans and his wife Angela of Noxen, Douglas Evans and his wife Lori of Hunlock Creek, and Mrs. Robyn Confalone and her husband Jay of Bethlehem; brother: Ronald Evans of Hunlock Creek Completing his family included 10 grandchildren: Chuck Boytin, Jr., Amanda Spurlin & husband David; Kyle, Kelly, Ryan, Brooke, Alisa, Curtis, Sydney and Eric and one great granddaughter, Arianna Spurlin. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 :00 AM from the Sweet Valley Church of Christ, 5439 Main Road, Sweet Valley with Pastor Joel Stauffer officiating. Interment will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Pikes Creek. Friends may call Friday from 4:00 pm -8:00 pm at the Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home, Inc., corner of routes 29 & 118, Pikes Creek, In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to the Sweet Valley Church of Christ, 5439 Main Road, Sweet Valley, PA 18656 or the Alzheimer's Association, 57 North Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 or www.alz.org Online condolences made be made at www.clswansonfuneralhome.com