Evelyn Courtad Obituary

Evelyn P. Courtad

Evelyn P. Courtad, 94, of Forest, died Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Lima Memorial Hospital.

She was born Dec. 25, 1928, at the home of her maternal grandmother, Ethel (Harmon) Robinson, on CR 205, Forest, to Ralph and Ruby (Robinson) Patrick, who preceded her in death. She lived in four homes during her life and all were within a mile of her birthplace. She married M. Ray Courtad on Aug. 6, 1949, in Cridersville, and he survives.

Evelyn is also survived by her sons, Ray E. Courtad and Donald P. (Joanna) Courtad, both of Forest; grandchildren, Nathan (Michelle) Courtad, and Forest and Neal (Jen) Courtad of Findlay; great-grandchildren, Derek, Paige, Tristen, Leighton, and Kaisten; and sisters Shirley Sherman of Kenton, and Joyce Patrick and Mary Louise Haley, both of Forest.

She was employed by Farm Service Agency for over 17 years and later served as minority advisor and then a term as County Committee member. She also served as secretary and treasurer for Upper Scioto Drainage and Conservancy District for 13 years.

Evelyn was a member of the former Eureka United Methodist Church, Forest. She was a member of Hardin Co. PERS. She and her husband enjoyed antique cars and were members of the REO Club of America since 1972 where she served as secretary for nine years and was a member of the Nash Car Club. She enjoyed attending Gaither Gospel Music Concerts and sisters day out.

Evelyn's funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday, June 9, 2023, at Clark Shields Funeral Home with Pastor Johnny Phillips Jr. officiating. Interment will follow at Hueston Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday, June 8, 2023, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Forest Fire Dept. in care of Clark Shields Funeral Home, 301 S. Patterson St., Forest, Ohio, 45843.

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