Gilford----Jean Louise Evvard, 93, died peacefully on January 3, 2019 surrounded by her family and friends.
Jean was born on September 28, 1925 in Elyria, Ohio the daughter of Richard and Jofaya (Rose) Doing. She married the love of her life Dr. John C. Evvard in 1952. She worked for American Greetings in 1943 and was a secretary for NACA (now NASA).
Jean was an equestrian, who bred horses, loved dogs and all animals especially birds. She was an avid gardener and a great cook often feeding the entire neighborhood. She was involved with the NH Music Festival and organized a line dancing group that would meet at her house and dance the night away. She also helped to organize POSH, People Organized to show horses, and was an officer of the Paint Horse Club.
Jean was an incredible woman who touched everyone she knew. She had an unusually persistent optimism which inspired generations. Her kindness and generosity was beyond compare, no matter who showed up at her door.
Jean is survived by her eight children, twelve grandchildren, twenty-five great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. In addition to her parents Jean was predeceased by her loving husband John Cooper Evvard, and her sister Jane Mariner.
She will be sorely missed by all.
Calling hours will be held from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, using the Carriage House entrance.
A Graveside service and celebration of life will be held in the spring.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.