Barbara Jean Evans

Barbara Jean Evans, 87, of Port Austin, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe.
She is survived by her son Thomas John Evans and daughter-in-law, MaryJane Evans, Dallas, TX.
Barbara was born December 05, 1934, in Detroit to Jack and Ruth Brown. Barbara grew up in Detroit where her father owned and operated Brown Brothers Service Station for 50 years.
As a young woman, she loved water skiing, synchronized swimming and ice skating. She competed in ice skating winning various honors and awards. Her father built a cottage in Oak Beach in the late 1940’s where Barbara and Family spent summer and weekends throughout the years. She attended the United Protestant Church in Port Austin where she was a Sunday school teacher under the guidance of Reverend Robert Garrett. Barbara was an avid animal lover who had dogs in her life from a very early age.
Barbara married Thomas M. Evans in 1957 and in 1960 she was blessed to have her son Thomas John Evans born. Barbara was a true stay at home Mom dedicating her life to raising Tommy. In 1987, the family sold their home in Detroit to live permanently in Oak Beach. Barbara loved her home and the water’s view. She will be remembered for her compassion, spirit, and wonderful sense of humor. She was a true friend to many and a person who never met a stranger.
Per her wishes, Barbara was cremated with no services scheduled to be held. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.
A special “Thank You” from Tom and MaryJane Evans to the wonderful health care workers from A & D Home Health Care who took such good care of her on a daily basis over the years, allowing us to honor her wishes of being able to stay in her home.
Thank you to the friendly and caring staff members at Courtney Manor who cared for her over the last month making her feel so comfortable.