Evelyn Doris (Schoof) Gariepy, 93, of South Bend, Ind., and formerly of La Porte, Ind., passed away Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, at Healthwin Specialized Care in South Bend.
She was born Jan. 10, 1928, in La Porte to William and Daisy (Geisler) Schoof.
Evelyn grew up on a farm in Union Mills, Ind., and her fondest memories revolved around her shared experiences with her 10 brothers and sisters. At an early age, she became familiar with hard work and continued to work throughout her life into her early 80s. Even though Evelyn worked various jobs, she always took care of her family and made sure they had a good home.
On Jan. 26, 1952, she married Ernest J. Gariepy, who preceded her in death in 1996.
Evelyn was also preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Irene, Willard, Louise, Richard, Joann, Agnes, Marcella, William, and Verne.
She is survived by her daughter, Linda Norem of Kingman, Ariz.; sons, David (Lois) Gariepy of South Bend and Michael Gariepy of La Porte; sister, Bernadine Pinks of Kingsford Heights, Ind.; six grandchildren, Kurt (Peggy) Norem, Diane (John) Himes, Paul (Lori) Norem, Jaclyn (Tim) Werner, Chris (Kris) Gariepy, and Nathan (Alexa) Gariepy; step-grandchildren, Jeremy (Jama) Hancock and Sarah Hancock; and many great-grandchildren.
In keeping with Evelyn’s wishes, there will be no service. Palmer Funeral Home-Hickey Chapel and Southlawn Cremation Services, South Bend, are assisting the family with arrangements.
Contributions in memory of Evelyn may be made to Healthwin Specialized Care, 20531 Darden Rd., South Bend, Ind. 46637, or to a charity of the donor’s choice. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in Evelyn’s memory, visit www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.
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