Evelyn Lorraine “Finken” Pitt

Evelyn Lorraine “Finken” Pitt age 85, of Logan, Iowa passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Immanuel Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Evelyn was born October 27, 1933 in Logan, Iowa to Thomas John Jr. and Hazel Mae (Deuel) Finken. She graduated from Logan High School. Evelyn married Norman Eugene “Gene” Pitt, November 8, 1952 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Missouri Valley, Iowa. Evelyn was a stay at home mom until her kids were in school, then she worked various secretarial jobs. Gene’s job took the family “all over” the United States, then moved them to rural Logan since 1974. She was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Logan, Iowa. She enjoyed music, crocheting, sewing, cooking, baking, active in the church and teaching CCD classes as well as other classes.

Evelyn is preceded in death by her parents, son Dale Thomas, daughter Jeannie Lynn, brothers, Donald, infant brother, Art, Elmer, Herb, Dean, Wayne, Rich, Phil, John and sister Vivian.

Survivors include her husband Norman “Gene” Pitt of Bennington, Nebraska, son, Steven Rodney Pitt and wife Cathy of Colorado Springs, Colorado, daughter, Carol Marie Gianzero and husband Rich of Thornton, Colorado, daughter in law, Joetta Jenkins Pitt Alexander of Magnolia, Iowa, daughter, Anne Elizabeth Moseman and husband Rob of Oakland, Nebraska, daughter, Mary Kathleen Trehearn and husband Arlan of Fremont, Nebraska, son, John Eugene Pitt and wife Carmie of Ankeny, Iowa, son, William Lawrence “Bill” Pitt of Logan, Iowa, brother, Kenny Finken of Sioux City, Iowa, eighteen grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren.

Rosary will be said at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday with family visitation to follow until 8:00 p.m. at the Logan Memorial Chapel in Logan, Iowa.

The family would like to invite everyone to a time of lunch and fellowship at the church following the committal service.

In Loving Memory Of

Evelyn Lorraine “Finken” Pitt

Born

October 27, 1933                                               Logan, Iowa

Entered Into Rest

January 13, 2019                                      Omaha, Nebraska

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 17, 2019

St. Anne’s Catholic Church – Logan, Iowa

Celebrant                              Father Raphael Masabakhwa

Organist                                                              Vicki Koenig

Vocalist                                                                Rick Powell

Congregational Hymn                       “God Bless America”

Taped Selection                               “How Great Thou Art”

by Mary and Arlan

Selections

“An Everything Prayer”                                “Only A Shadow”

Honorary Bearers

Steven Pitt                                                              Adam Dick

Travis Evans

Casket Bearers

Richie Gianzero                                                      Jerod Pitt

Eric Moseman                                             James Moseman

Billy Pitt                                                        Talyn Moseman

Final Resting Place

Logan Cemetery – Logan, Iowa

To My Children When I’m Gone

When I’m gone don’t miss me too much…

Please always remember my loving touch.

I loved you as babies tiny and small

And through years as you grew strong and tall.

There is nothing better than a loving clan

Of the children born to a woman and man.

I loved baking cookies and goodies for you

So it would smell good when the door you came through.

I tried to nourish you not just with food

But spiritually so you’d grow strong and good.

Little Babies are so precious to snuggle

And sometimes teens need help with a struggle.

By loving my dear husband I showed you

How to be adults, faithful and true.

We started marriage with no money, but love

Which God has always given from above.

We had some struggles and tears

But mostly happiness through the years.

God has blessed us so very abundantly

Our children and grandchildren are our life, don’t you see.

I wish you could have known my father and mother.

They’d have cherished you like no other.

I thank God for my life every day

And for the joys we shared along the way.

So please don’t cry long for me

I’ll be waiting in heaven for thee.

By

Evelyn Finken Pitt 1 May 2008

Sixty-six years… my dear, dear wife.

Sixty-six years… the joy of my life.

Sixty-six years…how can it be, sixty-six years since you married me?

You are now gazing at Jesus’ loving face,

Wrapped in his tender, loving embrace.

By Gene Pitt-Jan. 14, 2019