Evelyn Felker

December 22, 1932 - September 1, 2020

Long time Casper, Wyoming resident, Evelyn (Spillane) Felker, passed away peacefully Tuesday September 1, 2020. Born December 22, 1932 in Thermopolis, Wyoming she was the fourth of the five Spillane children. The family settled in Casper where she attended Saint Anthony’s Catholic School and graduated from Natrona County High School. She met her husband, Dix, on a blind date arranged by her twin sister Evan. They shared 47 memorable years together and raised five children. She enjoyed a long career with the University of Wyoming Family Practice, retiring in 1994. In 2008, she moved to her new home in Fort Collins to be near her children and grandchildren. For the last 4 years she resided at Brookdale Senior Living. She will be remembered by her dedication to family and never letting the difficulties of life be more than a passing wind. She was preceded in death by her husband Dix, her parents Michael and Nellie and her siblings Mike, Margaret, Jack and Evan. She is survived by her children Lisa (Ray) Spencer, Leslie (Wayne) Short, EveAnne Felker (Kevin Greeb), Dix Felker and Celia (Kevin) Doherty, sixteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren as well as numerous extended family members. A memorial will be held at a later date. Donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, (https://www.alz.org/co), in lieu of flowers.