Evelyn Jeam Williams Neal

Evelyn Jean "Evie" Williams Neal, 88, died late Friday night, June 27, 2014, at Bee Hive Homes in the company of her family. She will be remembered for her beautiful smile, bright eyes, and kind and caring heart.

Evie was born Nov. 21, 1925, at St. Ann's Hospital in Anaconda to David R. and Evelyn Ruth (McKay) Williams. She graduated from Anaconda High School in 1944.

In 1947, she married Robert L. "Bob" Neal of St. Ignatius. Bob and Evie were known for their great hospitality at their ranch on Rock Creek. You couldn't go to Evie's house without being fed and pampered.

Evie always provided a warm and loving home for her family. In the early 1990s, Bob and Evie purchased a second home in Verde West near Parker, Arizona, where they spent many happy winters.

Evie and Bob were married 50 years when he passed away in 1998 from multiple myeloma. Evie was at his bedside every day through all the hospitalizations that occurred during his illness. She remained on their ranch on lower Rock Creek for five years following Bob's passing until moving to Missoula in 2003 to be closer to her daughters.

In August 2012, Evie moved into Bee Hive Homes, where she received excellent care and made many new friends.

She was preceded in death by husband, Bob; daughter, Debbie; son, Kirk; infant daughter, Evelyn Ruth; brother, Howard Williams; sister, Alice Smith; and her parents.

She is survived by daughter, Barbara (Larry) Clark, granddaughter Sheila (Jim) Walden and grandson Neal Clark; daughter, Peggy Cortright, granddaughter Brandi (Todd) Breth and grandson Max Cortright; daughter, Patti (Rick) Noel and grandson Brian (Kitty) Noel; and daughter-in-law, Gina Neal and grandson Beau Neal. Her great-grandchildren are Keith and Cody Walden, Kinzey Clark and Matthew, Megan and Sam Noel. She is also survived by sister, Helen Smart of Seattle; sister-in-law, Marge Robinson of Missoula; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Cremation has taken place, and a memorial service will be held this fal
Read Evelyn Neal's Obituary and Guestbook on www.missoulafuneralhomes.com.