Evelyn L. Fink, age 89, of Monument, died Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at the Prairie Senior Living Complex in Colby. On June 30, 1925, Evelyn Leona Wilford was born to Lloyd and Arloah (Wineinger) Wilford in Republic County, Kansas at her grandmother's home. Evelyn was the second child born to the Wilford family.

She was married on September 14, 1941, to the love of her life, Wilson J. Fink. Shortly after marriage they purchased their farm. There they grew mostly wheat and raised cattle. Evelyn loved being a farmer's wife and all aspects of farm life.

Six children were born to Evelyn and Wilson: Garry Eugene, Melba Laine, Marsha Lorraine, Dallas Leroy, Wilson Lee and Kimberly Kaye.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Wilson, in 1989; sons: Dallas and Garry; daughters: Kimberly and Melba; a brother Max Wilford; and sisters Eileen Smith, Ruth Weigel and Ruby Brown.

To mourn her loss she leaves her son: Lee and wife, Cindy, of Monument, KS.; daughter, Marsha, and husband, Gary Lee, of Lawrence, KS. Brothers: Raymond W. Wilford and Earl L. Wilford; sisters: Janis Hodges, Adeline Delfs, Jackie Bays and Mrs. Max (Marjorie) Wilford, all of Tucson, AZ. There are thirteen grandchildren. The daughters of Garry and Zoa Fink are: Melissa (Ken) Berkgren, Connie (Erick) Bergquist, and Tamera (Jay) Margheim. Children of John and Melba Fairchild: Arloah (Paul) Shadle, Melanie (John) Smith, Skyler (Shelly) Fairchild, and Shane (Nicole) Fairchild. Children of Gary and Marsha Lee: Darin (Gina) Lee, Barbra (Tim) Bartz, Derek (Maegan) Lee and Crystal (Jason) Kipp. Lee and Cindy Fink's sons: Jarrod (Kelsey) Fink and Jordan Fink. There are 28 great-grandchildren. She also leaves two surviving Godchildren: John Lygeros and Jeff Lygeros. She considered her role in their lives a great honor; she nurtured the relationship and prayed for them faithfully.

Evelyn was very active in church, community and 4-H activities. Once all of her children were in school she also returned and completed her high school education, graduating from Monument High School in 1966. She then took a job in the Logan County Treasurer's office and worked there for 7 1/2 years. She and Wilson were very generous in sharing their home, beginning with his mother who they cared for all of her life. They also hosted five of her younger siblings during their high school years. In later years they cared for two great nephews who had lost both of their parents. Wilson was always proud to have company at their dinner table where he could show off Evelyn's remarkable cooking skills. Both were very hospitable people, they were a great team in making other feel welcome!

They enjoyed playing cards in the neighborhood pinochle club, traveling to Arizona at Christmas time to visit family and going to Colorado in the summer. Her ultimate joy was her relationship with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She lived it every day. Faith, Love, Perseverance and Hospitality make up the remarkable legacy left by Evelyn Fink!

Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at the Buffalo Bill Cultural Center, Oakley, with interment in the Monument Cemetery. Visitation: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday at Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, Oakley. Memorials: Evelyn Fink Memorial Fund may be sent in care of Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, P.O. Box 221, Oakley 67748. Condolences: www.kennedykosterfh.com