Sandra Evans

Sandra Jean Butler Evans, 76, of Eureka, Utah died June 22, 2024 in Orem, Utah. Sandy was born in Payson, Utah on July 4, 1947 to Curtis and Mabel Butler. Sandy grew up in Eureka and graduated from Tintic High School. After graduation she followed her dream to become a nurse, attending Holy Cross Hospital Nursing School in Salt Lake City and became a Registered Nurse. Following nursing school Sandy joined the United States Navy Nurses Corps and attended to sailors returning home from the Vietnam War. After leaving active duty, she returned to Eureka finding and marrying the love of her life Jay W. Evans on August 14, 1971. 

Sandy took a break from nursing to raise her family as a devoted mom who served in countless ways, including as a Cub Scout Leader, class mom, costume maker for the Eureka Elementary Operetta, and supporter of numerous activities at Tintic High School. Sandy was able to return to nursing at Payson Hospital and particularly enjoyed working in the Same Day Surgery department. When health issues prevented her from nursing she taught nursing classes at Stevens-Henagar and CNA classes at Tintic High School. 

Sandy was a lifelong member and leader of the Eureka United Methodist Church serving numerous roles from Sunday School teacher, treasurer, and as a Lay Leader when needed. She also was very crafty making hundreds if not thousands of teddy bears and other stuffed animals for newborn babies, sick children, and even adults who sometime need to have a teddy bear to hug. Her baked goods included bread, rolls, pies, and cookies which were renown in Eureka and were always sure to bring a smile to someone’s face.

Sandy is survived by her devoted husband Jay Evans, her two sons Greg (and Paula) Evans of Eureka; and Allen (and Inthuorn) Evans of Lexington, South Carolina, her four grandsons Zane (and Brooklyn) Evans of Payson, Utah; Curtis (and Kiona) of Draper, Utah; and Aydin and Raffee Evans of Lexington, South Carolina, two great grandchildren Nora and Owen Evans (and another on the way). She is also survived by her siblings Randy and Charlie Butler and Barbara Nelson. She was preceded in death by her parents. 

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 11:00 am at the Eureka United Methodist Church in Eureka. The family will greet friends beginning at 10:00 am prior to the service. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made in Sandy’s name to the Eureka United Methodist Church, the American Red Cross, or Crossroads Urban Center.