In Loving Memory
Evelyn Dorthy Letts
September 7, 1939 – May 19, 2023
Memorial Service
Monday, June 5, 2023
2:00 PM PDT
Maple Ridge Funeral Chapel
11969 216 St, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 5H9
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Evelyn Dorthy Letts Obituary
Evelyn Dorthy Letts was born in Kirkland Lake, Ontario to Cyrus and Rebecca Johnston on Sept 7, 1939.
Evelyn married Peter John Hugh Letts in Virginiatown, Ontario, on June 29, 1957 and they had three children, Gary, Lori and Mark. They later moved to British Columbia in 1964, and this is where they met the truth through their neighbours, the Gustaphson’s. Evelyn made her choice shortly thereafter, and remained faithful all her life.
When life circumstances changed, Evelyn chose to become a Home Support Worker, a role in which she truly enjoyed and loved until her retirement. Her latter years were spent enjoying time with friends, baking her famous pumpkin pies, and frequent sewing marathon weekends with her daughter Lori.
Evelyn loved the gospel. She rarely missed an opportunity to take a car load of friends to meeting.
Evelyn passed peacefully on the afternoon of May 19, 2023 in the care of McKenney Creek Hospice. She was pre-deceased by her sister Gloria, and both of their parents. Evelyn is survived by her sister Lynn, her sons, Gary and Mark, daughter Lori, many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
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Evelyn was dependable -others depended on her. When we would see a red car with a little ball on the Ariel we could say that’s Ev. For many years she & the others with her drove into our yard at precisely ten fifteen for the Sunday morning meeting . A hymn says- may the LORD depend on you. – Loyalty is but his due. Evelyn was doubly dependable.
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My condolences to Evelyn’s family and friends. Cherish the memories as you think of her. my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
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Early memories of visiting uncle Reg & auntie Vi Gustafson, we would often go over to play with the Letts children. To this day my sister and I talk about the cucumber sandwiches that Evelyn would make us for lunch( my mom does not like cucumbers , so we never had them, the best sandwiches ever)
My most cherished moment was at Glen Valley Saturday August 13 2016
When I stood up and professed, I was still shaking when I sat down . I turned to Evelyn and said …Are you crying? Her reply was tears of joy.
I will truly miss her.
Thoughts and prayers for her children
Gary, Lori and Mark
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Colin and Elaine Fabian
We met the family when we lived for a year in Maple Ridge. We have very fond memories of the family. Lori babysat for us different times which was so very nice. Evelyn said I can be there in know time if Lori needs me, as Dylan was a baby then.
I remember Evelyn’s smile for us when we would meet at convention over the years. So nice to connect with her again as we had moved east.
We think of all the family and the loss. She was a very lovely lady!
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To Gary, Lori, and Mark. Evelyn will be missed she had an love for all. Sorry for your loss. With love Marie
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Such a lovely service. We will all miss Evelyn John and Glenna Murray
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My heart is with you all today.. I have known Evelyn since the night she stood up to declare very plainly her desire to serve God and walk in His ways til the very last day of her life. We have all been the richer for having known her. Deepest sympathy to each one of the family… Carol N
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Evelyn was an example of a truly steady, faithful and dependable friend. My sympathy goes to each family member in the loss of their dear one.
Phyllis Olson
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Oh yes, Evelyn truly believes in the Gospel, she carried it wherever she was, and gladly kept all who were around her, encouraged.
Wherever Evelyn was, there was Sylvia, and vice versa.
These last few years, our dear Joyce would send notes to Evelyn and she faithfully read them to Sylvia, it was their special time.
I can always remember, those two together, I would love to hear them in meetings, sharing their thoughts. We had many wonderful years with Evelyn.
Evelyn showed there was nothing too hard to do when it came to Meetings, conventions, and preps.
I am so thankful for her example, and her faithfulness.
Even when Sylvia had the Workers to a meal dear Evelyn was there, I Love how John would ask Sylvia, ( if Evelyn wasn’t there), where is your sidekick?
Now there is true friendship, being acknowledged for the closeness and support of a Christ-like friend.
To her family, it is so beautiful to have had someone so special in your family, like that precious pearl, Evelyn will always have a special place in each of your hearts.
I pray for you all to find peace and happiness, in knowing that she is safe in our Father’s hands.
With love, Brenda McDaniel
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Remember Evelyn very well! My sympathy to her children on a great loss! So encouraging to know she kept faithful to the end!
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Lorraine
Cousin from Ontario. Always had lots of laughs with her sister Lynn when they came to visit every year. Then off we’d go to many VVs. Her smile was infectious. She still smiling I know. I’ll miss her. Condolences to all her family.
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Condolences to family at the loss of their mother.
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Thinking of you all so very much!
Always appreciated meeting with your mom for 24 years. Steadfast and faithful are what we think of when we think of her. Will miss her laugh and warm smile.
Love to each of you.
Love, Ken and Jo-Lea Dornbusch
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Oh, how I will miss your sweet smile, Evelyn. Your constant faithfulness, which we all appreciated, when we saw Sylvia, we saw you alongside her! You are a fine lady, and one a good friend could always depend on. I know you’re at peace now and are in your forever home with God and Jesus. Thank you for your truthful faith, which we all trusted, you were always seeking to help others, reading notes for those who had difficulty reading, or just sharing the wonderful joy of God’s will, his son’s example, throughout your wonderful Workers’ thoughts. To give of yourself as you so lovingly did each day, guided us with truth, hope, and charity.
Thank You for your example,
Brenda
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Dear Lori, Gary and Mark
With heavy heart I say farewell to a remarkable woman whose faith and radiant smile touched my life. Her and I got closer after I moved back to Canada in 2010. We visited each other, went shopping and had many long conversations over the phone. I took her advice many times over the years and she proved to be a true friend.
Her radiant smile was a reflection of her inner beauty, a testament to the joy she found in life and the love she shared so generously.
I will miss Evelyn and her memory I will cherish forever.
With deepest sympathy, Mona
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Lori, I am thinking, especially of you now, hearing of your mother’s passing. We go back a few years, and I have fond memories of you and your mom. I’m glad to read that you are still sewing as I remember you made some of my maternity clothes when you boarded with us when you went to the BCIT.
Harry and I want to send our condolences and sympathy to you, Gary and Mark.
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Dear family: I am Louise Fair and have moved now a few months ago from Glen Valley convention grounds to a condo in Maple Ridge. I have known your mother for many years and remember one year when there were gospel meetings on a Friday night in Langley that your mother would gather a carload from across the river and come a long ways to attend those Friday evening meetings. It was one time when Derek Kelly was on a home visit and he and his companion had meetings in Langley. She indeed was a faithful women. Am thinking of you siblings as you face this experience…..
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Evelyn was a great example of zeal in attending meetings and bringing others to hear the Gospel she loved. Rich Memories of fellowship. We’ve lost a good friend but rejoice that the pilgrim could be home in sweet rest. Condolences to a grieving family.
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Where do I start… I met Evelyn at auntie Vi & uncle Reg Gustafson’s house in 1964, from that day on we were friends. Evelyn babysat my kids and I babysat hers. We shared domestic skills together, baking bread, berry picking, canning fruit & vegetables. I remember the day we were making jam, ( we ran out of cheesecloth) Evelyn ran into her bedroom, came out with her wedding dress and started cutting the netting. I said “Evelyn what are you doing?”Her reply was we need it
Then we both started to laugh… and she could laugh.
I will always be grateful to have her as one of my cherished friends. I will miss that infectious laugh. I know she is in a better place.
My condolences to Gary, Lori & Mark
Fern Gustafson
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Evelyn was a fine lady, and we valued her friendship from the time she made her choice at a Gospel Meting at Mom and Dad’s house in Albion many years ago. Evelyn brings back fond memories of Reg and Vi Gustaphson and their family. We shared many life experiences with Evelyn; everything from babysitting our children to her home baked bread. Sadly missed but fondly remembered. She has gone on to a better home. Sincere condolences to Gary, Lori and Mark.