Obituary for
Val Eugene Evensen
Val E. Evensen, 75, of Durango passed away Thursday, Dec. 25, 2014. He was born on Sept. 16, 1939 in Durango, CO, to Clifford and Elma Evensen. He died due to complications of cancer and heart disease. Val is survived by his brother Ronald (Shirley) Evensen of Provo, UT, sister Elaine Bard of Roosevelt, UT, and sister Karen (Brent) Christensen of Farmington, NM; 8 nieces and nephews.
Val was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served a 2 year mission in Sao Paulo Brazil. After his mission he served faithfully in the Army Reserves. He then lived in Burbank, CA, and worked for Warner Brothers Studios. He returned to Durango to take care of his parents over 20 years ago. Val loved people and knew no stranger. He was passionate about art, music, and service.
A memorial service will be at 10 a.m., Monday, Dec. 29, 2014 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2 Hilltop Circle in Durango.