Gale Evans

April 29, 2020. Pat is survived by his wife Jean M. Evans; children, Cynthia (Gary Sanfilippo) Evans, Kim (David) Evans, Scott (Shannon) Evans Michael (Lydia) Evans; grandchildren, Megan Kloosterman, Jennifer Kloosterman, Elissa Evans, Serafina Rose Evans, Sawyer Gale O'Farrell, Gage Evans Jace Evans; brother, Ernie (Suzette) Sample; sister, Ginger Sample; step-sister's, nieces, nephews, cousins dear friends. Pat was laid to rest in Pine Hill Cemetery. Future services to be announced at an appropriate time. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 in Pat's memory. Click Here to Sign Pat's Virtual Register Book The Story Of G Patrick Evans Era One: Pat was born in Detroit, Michigan on the 13May1942 to J. R. Evans and Evelyn Sample and grew up in Cleveland with stepfather Ernest, his half Brother and Sister. His Father was remarried to Martha which gave him an additional three half, step-sisters. He was very close with his Grandfather and admired his Father's horse farm and sawmill business in Cleveland Tennessee. Era Two: Out of high school he attended Small Equipment School in Denver Colorad...[more]

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here he also worked as a chef until he returned to Cleveland again to be with Jeanie (wife of 60 years). Jeanie (15) enjoyed sneaking around town with Pat (19) as she loved his 1953 Ford nicknamed "Leprosy", pink with color bombs. They were secretly married and eventually fled to Rochester, NY and they lived on SPAM, tomato and macaroni because they couldn't afford anything else. Their first born was Cynthia ('63) at the age of 17 21 and Pat's love of the auto industry began to take off. Their fourth home was on Ridgeway Avenue across from the old Hollander Stadium where they had their second baby in 1965 (Kimberly). Drag racing was a passion with Jean Pat which led to Pat's love of engine building to win races at Spencer Speedway. In 1970 they moved to their country house with 23 acres and a barn with a ranch style home. Then they added many horses to the farm to the level of 22 as they enjoyed buying selling and trading them. In 1972 they welcomed child #3 into the family (Scott) and spent most of their time at Manheim and Dansville auto auctions growing their dealership and gaining additional new business ideas which led to Tiffany Limousine Co, Gullwing Motor Car and Tiffany Transportation including private aircraft charters to and from Manheim auctions. Pat Jean also managed the Brockport Legedale airport in 1977-1979 where they each became private pilots. Being pilots also led to exciting family excursions to visit family in Cleveland Tennessee and Boynton Beach Florida twice a year. Every Sunday Jean Pat would get up at 11AM and pack the cooler and boat for family treks to Honeoye Lake to waterski until exhaustion, and always leave at dark for the trip home and a late night dinner. The family's love of water led to the purchase of a less than modest cottage on Conesus Lake in 1972. In 1982 Michael was born. As Mike, the only remaining kid at home matured, farm equipment a plenty was his and Pat's glory. Bulldozers, backhoes, excavators, tractors and all heavy equipment imaginable. Farm auctions together with Michael were an obsession that continued his legacy with Grandsons Gage Jace. In interest of family time with Mike included going to rodeos where Jean (51), Pat (55) and Mike (14) worked together at team penning competitions. Buying of horses led to team penning training of horses to sell. Pat took on a huge personal dream project of constructing a 40x60 pole barn in the backyard leading him to enjoyment of retirement life with his "Evans Trading Co." Their beautifully constructed Lake house completed by Michael in 2011 was one of the few places he would sit and relax with his love Jean. Most recently he was joyous about a renovation project for their recently acquired Florida home. His seven Grandkids were precious to him. Legacy: His legacy was joke telling at any meeting or gathering. Favorite quotes: Did someone break a window. Are we having fun yet? You wanna roll? - In The Hay Favorite songs: A Rainy Night In Georgia Words To Describe Dad: Invincible, risk taking, intelligent, stubborn, creative, genuine, negotiator, storyteller, compassionate, caring, obstinate, a friend to many, bull headed, innovative, adventurous, collector