Gail Kenneth Evans

Gail K. Evans, 78, of Berrien Springs, passed away at his home on Saturday, December 5, 2020. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1PM, on Friday, December 11, 2020, at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, with Kevin Shelly officiating. Friends may visit with the family on Friday, from 12PM until time of the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Caring Circle, 4025 Health Park Lane, St. Joseph or Baroda American Legion Post 345, 9214 First St., Baroda. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com. Gail was born on November 2, 1942, to Vernon “Bill” & Minnie (Nitz) Evans in Hinchman, MI. He graduated from Berrien Springs High School and then continued his education at Michigan State College where he studied agriculture. On February 20, 1964, Gail married Margaret Pullins at St. Peter’s Church in St. Joseph. He worked for his family’s business, Evans Agricultural Services, until the company was sold in 1991. He then worked for Ausco Products, Inc., for 15 years before his retirement. Gail was a member of Zion U.C.C.- Baroda and the Baroda American Legion. He enjoyed working on his farm and gardening. He also enjoyed visiting all the other local farmers and often caught saying he was “working overtime, at the office.” Gail is survived by his daughters, Lisa (Jerry) Burnham, Vicki (Gerry) Spitzke, Debra (Brien) Dowell and Amy Martin, all of Berrien Springs; grandchildren, Jessica (Wyatt), Lauren (Cameron), Jordan, Nikki, Victoria (Sam), Veronica (Pau), Vanessa, Evan, Tyler, Samantha (Nick) and Rebecca (David); great-grandchildren, Allie, Westin, Maverick, Samiu, Margarethe, Devin, Desmond, Dave, Charlotte and three on the way; brothers, David Evans and Vernon (Cindy) Evans; girlfriend, Jenny Schroeder and her grandson Kenneth Schroeder. Gail was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret, his parents, Bill & Minnie Evans and brothers, Darwin Evans, Larry Evans and Ron Evans.