Evalyn Marion (Henderson) Garnder

Evalyn Marion Gardner, 92, of Chatfield, died Wednesday, September 2, 2015, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield.

Evalyn was born June 3, 1923 in Chatfield Township to David and Mary C. (Nagel) Henderson.  She attended schools in the Chatfield area and married Donald Gardner in 1943.

Evalyn enjoyed taking care of baby animals.  She raised birds and won many fair ribbons for her plants and flower arrangements.  She is was a member of Chatfield United Methodist Church and included her children and grandchildren in many of its events.

Evalyn is lovingly remembered by her children: Dallas (Sandy) Gardner, Ronald Gardner, LuAnn (Bob) Kubat, and Eva Phillips, all of Chatfield.   A sister, Becky Henderson, also survives. Evalyn leaves a loving legacy of 7 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren.

Evalyn was preceded in death by her husband Donald, parents, granddaughter Nicole, and sister Lyla.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 5th  at the Chatfield United Methodist Church, 124 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN, with Rev. Debra Jene Collum officiating. The committal service will follow at Chatfield Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Friday, September 4th  from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Riley Funeral Home, and one hour before the service at the church on Saturday.

Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield is assisting the family with arrangements.  507-867-4310.