Julie Evans Obituary

Julie Diane Evans, 68, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on the morning of Sunday, February 6, 2022, at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines.

Julie was born June 28, 1953, to parents John E. Evans and Priscilla (Garrett) Evans in Des Moines, Iowa. She graduated from Des Moines Theodore Roosevelt High School and the University of Colorado Boulder.

Julie was a writer, publicist, advertising executive, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. She was owner and President of J.D. Evans and Associates and the Write Solution Group. She served on the Evans Family Foundation as a trustee and board member serving numerous charities, organizations, communities, and college scholarships. She served on Boys and Girls Club of Central Iowa, board of trustees. She held a seat on Variety Club of Iowa, Variety Club Telethon board. Julie supported many organizations and causes in Iowa including the Young Women’s Resource Center, the Heart Connection, a summer camp for children with cancer and Clubfoot Solutions Iowa.

Julies strong faith in God and preserving Americans’ way of life was a passion of hers. She was active politicly and assisted political candidates and causes with her talents and contributions. A love of animals was also a passion of hers. She made sure that wildlife had food and water supplies and gave generously to several animal advocacy groups.

The number one adjective that would describe Julie would be generous. She would always find the time and resources needed to help someone in need. She treated everyone with graciousness and always provided support and encouragement to them. She gave from her heart and her last moments were not concerns for herself but for her cats, her friends, her family. Julie was loved and admired by many.

Julie is treasured and lovingly survived by stepmother Jane Evans, brother John E. Evans, Jr., sister-in-law Karen McGannon Evans, and nephews Erik Anthony Evans and Christopher John Evans.

She is proceeded in death by Father John E. Evans, Mother Priscilla (Garrett) Evans, and sister Janice Catherine (Cate) Evans.

Visitation will be Saturday, February 26, at St. Ambrose Cathedral at 9:00 a.m. Mass will follow at 10:00 a.m.

In Lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions can be sent to the charities above as well as the Animal Lifeline of Iowa or any local charity of your choice.

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