Alice Faye Eveland, 79, passed away Monday, September 27, 2021 in Wichita, Kansas.
She was born in Arvin, California to Elijah and Zona (Martin) Woody. She had 3 sisters and 4 brothers growing up. Her family moved from California to Florida working their crops in between. She grew up in a strict pentacostal home with a loving family. She married the love of her life, Norman Dwain Eveland on August 4, 1958. They together had four children, Christine Ruckle, Diana (Eddie) Burkholder, Jerry (Janis) Eveland and Norma (Roy) Snodgrass.
Alice wore many hats being a doctor who could fix anything, a chef who could create so many wonderful meals, a hairstylist who gave the whole family hair cuts, a counselor and a shoulder to lean on.
She raised her family in Kansas with love and laughter. Momma loved her family dearly and always organized Sunday brunch to keep everyone close together. She loved the holidays dearly. Sadly in 2006 her husband of 47 years , Dwain, passed on to heaven. She also is preceded by her daughter Christine Ruckle.
In February of 2011, she met a loving life partner who she went on life adventures with. They loved to go to casinos, camping and sometimes they would just get in the car and drive. Together they had 14 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. These kids gave her great joy and happiness watching them grow. Alice was our world, our rock, our foundation and our glue. Nothing can replace the love she gave us as a family. Her words … “Stand still and give it to God.”
Service will be held 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 30th at Baker Funeral Home Chapel, 100 S. Cedar, Valley Center, Kansas.