Martin "Marty" Israel Evans Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Martin Israel Evans passed away on December 29, 2013 in Provo, Utah. He was born on January 28, 1945 in Lehi, Utah to Junior and Katie Evans. Martin married Paulette Dubois of Fairfield in Cedar Fort, Utah on November 2, 1963. This past November was their 50th wedding anniversary. Martin “Marty” was known for his love of horses and raising livestock. Throughout his life Marty participated in FFA, endurance riding, team roping as well as county and state fairs. He was popular for his singing, practical jokes and the open door policy at “the condo”. For his entire career Marty provided his services at the Tooele Army Depot. He still holds the record in the U.S. for the highest documented entries in the nerve gas furnaces. Marty is survived by his wife Paulette, his children; Kelly Freeze, Bill Evans & Jennifer Kuhn, Twelve Grandchildren, Twenty-one Great Grandchildren and countless condo buddies. Services for Marty will be held on January 3rd in the LDS chapel located at 2161 West Gray Drive, Lehi, Utah. All friends and Family are invited to a viewing from 10 a.m. to 12:00 noon with graveside services to follow at 12:30 p.m. at the Lehi City Cemetery. The family would like to thank the medical staff at the Cardiac ICU Unit at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center for their superior care and empathy. As well as assisting Marty in what they referred to as the “biggest and longest fight to live” that they had ever seen.

Martin "Marty" Israel Evans

January 28, 1945 - December 29, 2013