Evelyn Mae (Schroeder) Reid, 79, died peacefully on June 7th, 2020 surrounded by her family. Born to William and Wilhelmina Schroeder on October 2nd, 1940 in rural Lancaster County, she graduated from University High School in Lincoln in 1958. She married John E. Reid VI in 1961 and they had three daughters: Linda, Rhonda, and Jodi. She was diagnosed in 2015 with cancer and spent the following years in a valiant battle to waylay the disease so she could spend as much time as possible with her family.
Evelyn was a homemaker and daycare provider, an estimator for 30 years at Jacob North Printing Company and after retirement, she enjoyed working at Kohl’s, playing cards, and attending her grandchildren and great grandchildren’s events when she could.
Survivors cherishing Evelyn’s memory include her daughters, Linda (Greg) Henderson, Rhonda (Randy) Page, Jodi (Loren) Johnson; Grandchildren, Amber (Harrison) Helms, Brittany (Michael) Dabney, Ryan (Corlyn) Blythe, Rodger Page, Rhett Page & Ashleigh Fosbinder, Rachel Page & Gabe Van Engen, Reagan Johnson, Nicole (Trey) Stickler; Great Grandchildren, Collin & Roslyn Blythe; Sister, Ann (Larry) Lawton, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and many extended relatives.
Preceded in death by her parents.
Evelyn established two funds at the Lincoln Community Foundation, one to support Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in perpetuity. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated to LCF at 215 Centennial Mall South, Suite 100, Lincoln, NE 68508 or directly to Zion Lutheran Church.
Private family services will be held on June 11th, 2020 at 9:00 AM at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2244 NW 126th Street, Lincoln, NE. Public graveside services will follow at 10:00 AM at Zion Church Cemetery. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, everyone is asked to wear a mask and follow social distancing guidelines. Trump Funeral Services, 1600 West “O” Street, Lincoln are handling the arrangements. Condolences may be left at trumpmemorials.com.
A message from Evelyn’s family: We would like to thank all of you for your caring throughout Evelyn’s illness and since her passing. Your kind words and thoughtfulness gave her strength through her fight and was a comfort to us as well. The outreach of support so many of you have extended meant more than words can say.
Sincerely, The Reid Family
Prayers to the family she was a Beautiful Lady.
Betty,
Thank you so much for your prayers. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her and all whose lives she touched.
Our blessings to you,
The family of Evelyn Reid
I’m so very sad to have lost such a dear friend! I will miss her hugs her wonderful smile, the many talks we shared, working with her in jewelry at Kohls. I marveled at her bravery. She loved to share pictures of her family, and was so proud of U all. She showed up to sit with me at the hospital, when my husband was having surgery. She always cared about those she knew. I will never forget her. My deepest sympathy to you all.
Thinking of and praying for you as you celebrate her life. She was always so sweet and kind. May she rest in peace!
Karen,
Thank you so much for your prayers during this time. She definitely was a kind and gentle soul who loved to share her smile. We now know she is enjoying her heavenly home and pain free.
Our blessings to you,
The family of Evelyn Reid
Thinking of you all during this difficult time and praying for your comfort & peace.
JoAnn and Jon,
Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers. She was loved by so many as she shared her love and gentle spirit with all she touched. We will certainly miss having her in our lives.
Our blessings to you,
The family of Evelyn Reid
You have my deepest sympathy during this sad time. I was blessed to have worked with Evelyn at Kohl’s, and she became a dear friend. I will remember Evelyn for her kindness and love for family, friends and life. We will all cherish our memories of the wonderful times we shared with her!
Char,
Thank you so much for your friendship with our mother. Mom loved working at Kohl’s because the people she worked with were like family to her. We truly don’t think she saw it as work at all. Your friendship and time spent together was so very special to her. Thank you so much for all you did to bring so much joy to her life. We will always remember you and all who worked with her at Kohl’s for the love you shared with her.
Our blessings to you,
The family of Evelyn Reid
Keeping your family in our prayers and trusting that God will bring you comfort in the days ahead. Our Deepest Sympathy.
Stuart and Vicki & Family,
Thank you so much for your prayers as we mourn the loss of our dear mother and grandmother. We will certainly miss having her in our lives as we know she will be missed by all who knew her.
Our blessings to you,
The family of Evelyn Reid
Hi,
I knew Evelyn and John many years ago. Not sure if it was John or Evelyn that worked at Tiney’s Wholesale. Husband Ron and I worked there and were good friends.
I am so sorry to hear about Evelyn and her cancer. Also sad that John is gone.
I wish for Evelyn’s families that she leave an after glow of smiles to help them thru this hard time of sorrow.
HUGS,
Alice Vosika
Alice,
Both John and Evelyn worked at Tiney’s Wholesale. That is how they met. Thank you for sharing your memories of our mother and father. We know that she continues to smile upon us!
Our blessings to you,
The family of Evelyn Reid
A friend of many many years. Her wonderful smile and graciousness I will always remember.
Thank you so much Jackie for remembering our mom in such a beautiful way. She truly loved her friendship with you. Blessings to you always,
The family of Evelyn Reid
Jackie,
You were a dear friend to mom. Thank you for sharing your beautiful memories of her. Blessings to you always!
The family of Evelyn Reid
My sympathy and prayers to Evelyn’s family. Always had a smile and happy to see you.
Such a caring person. She will be missed my so many.
Blessing to all of you.
Thank you so much Diann! Thank you for blessing us with your memories of our mom as we find great comfort in how she touched your life.
May you continued to be blessed in the days to come.
The family of Evelyn Reid
Evelyn was truly special. I will miss seeing her at our ‘cousins’ lunches. I will miss seeing her at Kohl’s. I saw her a number of times when we both had doctor’s appointments at the same time. Each meeting was memorable. Condolences to all.
Royann,
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful memories of our mother. She loved the cousins’ lunches and seeing her friends at Kohl’s and around town. We know that you blessed her life as well. Thank you so much for your condolences! Blessings to you as well!
The family of Evelyn Reid
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful memories of our mother. She loved the cousins’ lunches and seeing her friends at Kohl’s and around town. We know that you blessed her life as well. Thank you so much for your condolences! Blessings to you as well!
The family of Evelyn Reid
My heartfelt sympathies to all of you. I worked with Evelyn and Linda (for a short time, I think) at Jacob North for nine years. Will always remember Evelyn’s kindness, smile, and sincerity. When I last spoke with her, she was so excited to tell me about her grand children-I think that was a few years ago at Kohl’s. My thoughts and prayers to you.
Susan,
Thank you for sharing your beautiful memories with us. We know that she loved visiting with her friends through the years and when she saw them while working at Kohl’s. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. Our love and blessings to you!
The family of Evelyn Reid
Prayers and great memories to Evelyn’s family. She was a wonderful person to work with at Jacob North and always had a smile and story to tell when I would see her at Kohl’s. She will always be remembered as a kind soul.
Deanna,
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful memories of our mom with us.
Our blessings to you,
The family of Evelyn Reid
My sympathy goes out to the entire family of an amazing lady that I feel privileged to have worked with at Kohl’s and become friends with. Her smile was worth a million! The sweetest, kindest and most caring lady I have ever known. Cherish the memories as I know I certainly will! ❤️
Carrie,
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful memories of our mom. She loved working at Kohl’s because of the people she was priviledged to share her day with while working there. You were an important part of her life and she was blessed to have you as a friend.
Our blessings to you!
The family of Evelyn Reid
Royann,
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful memories of our mother. She loved the cousins’ lunches and seeing her friends at Kohl’s and around town. We know that you blessed her life as well. Thank you so much for your condolences! Blessings to you as well!
The family of Evelyn Reid