Evelyn Mae Smith Fabian

June 26, 1934 – October 9, 2022

Evelyn Mae Smith Fabian went to be with our Lord Oct. 9, 2022, after extended health issues and a battle with cancer.

Evelyn was a longtime resident of Ephrata Washington and later resided in East Wenatchee, Washington to be closer to family.

Evelyn was born in Fairfield, Iowa, then moved to Palmdale, California. Following high school Evelyn went on to college at Northwest Christian University in Eugene, Oregon where she graduated with her degree as a nursing assistant. She then married Larry Fabian in December 1958. In 1965 Larry and Evelyn and family moved to Block 71, Grant County, Washington where they farmed until retirement with Evelyn’s parents Clayton and Dee Smith, brother Andrew and family. While working on the farm and raising a family, she was also a telephone operator for Pacific Northwest Bell.

Evelyn and Larry were longtime members of the Ephrata Church of Christ and later worshiped at the Cashmere Church of Christ after moving to East Wenatchee.

There were many other activities Evelyn enjoyed throughout the years. She was a member of the Block 71 Women’s Club and a 4-H leader and loved quilting and needle point sewing. Music was a very big part of life for Evelyn. She enjoyed singing and the piano.

Evelyn is survived by her husband Larry, sons Greg and Todd, four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents Clayton and Dee Smith and one brother Andrew Smith.

Graveside memorial service will be held at the Ephrata Cemetery Oct. 21, 2022, at 2 p.m. Arrangements are by Nicoles Funeral Home.