Dorothy Loraine (Caldwell) Evans was born December 29, 1942 in Wood Lake, Nebraska to Russell and Dorothy (Burrows) Caldwell. She was called home April 21, 2025 at Swedish Medical Center in Engelwood, CO peacefully surrounded by her family.
Loraine was the eldest of 13 siblings. She married the love of her life Charles William Evans on June 8, 1962 in Rapid City, South Dakota. They had four children.
Loraine grew up in Wood Lake, Nebraska where she attended school. After graduation she moved in with her grandmother and worked at the local cafe. While attending a dance she met Charles and shortly after were married. Loraine, being a military wife, lived several places eventually settling down in Hyannis, Nebraska where they lived for 39 years. She had a few jobs but everyone knew her for babysitting the town's kids.
Loraine will be remembered most for her selflessness, her one of a kind smirk smile and the way she could light up a room. She had a passion for all games, from cards, board games, bowling and even Playstation. She enjoyed teaching anyone who would let her, especially if that meant she had another person to play her favorite game, Pitch. Over the years she had many hobbies from plastic canvas, crocheting and painting ceramics. You could always count on her gifting you her handmade crafts for birthday and Christmas presents. Her newest hobby had become diamond art and did that keep her busy! One of the biggest joys of her life were her grand/great grandchildren. She loved any and all opportunities she got to spend with them. Loraine will be missed deeply by all who knew her; as her family would say she was the glue that held everyone together.
She is survived by her children Laurie Chambers, Brenda (Casey) Spath and Corey (Bonnie) Evans, grand children Treyel (Kirsten)Evans, Jason (Nicole) Smith, Shauna (Koltin) Smith, Mishayla (John) Evans, Kephanie (Jacob) Deal and Blake Jensen, 20 great grandchildren and siblings Shirley (Louie) Larabee, Peggy Kuta, Jay (Carlene) Burrows, George (Tarin) Burrows, Beverly (Dave) O'Dea, Maxine Scarberry, Bill (Patty) Burrows, Carol (Don) Stewart, Kenny (Carol) Caldwell, Russ Jr. (Jeri) Caldwell, and Shannon Vincelli.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, infant son Ted and her brother Don Caldwell.
Funeral service will be held at Pier Funeral Home, 101 N Main St. Gordon, NE at 11:00 a.m. Burial at Gordon Cemetery on April 30, 2025
Luncheon to follow at the Rushville American Legion, 206 Sprague St. Rushville Nebraska
Pier Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Tributes may be left at www.pierfh.com