Evelyn Norma Payton

Evelyn Norma Payton, of LaPorte, passed away peacefully at her home on May 3. Evelyn was born March 16, 1925 in Omaha, Neb. to Bill and Martha Stringham. She was raised in the Denver area but spent the last many years of her life in her home in LaPorte. She was the youngest of five children.

Evelyn married Chester Payton on April 5, 1959 in Glendale, Calif. Evelyn had two children from a previous marriage, Thomas Earl Pierce and Patricia Elaine Snelling. She had four stepchildren from her marriage to Chester.

Evelyn was employed with Teledyne Water Pik for over 25 years, retiring in 1991. She enjoyed her work at Teledyne and had many friends there. She was an avid baseball fan and enjoyed watching the Colorado Rockies. She also loved the outdoors.

Evelyn had 14 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, William and Jess; her sister, Thelma; her son Thomas Earl Pierce; her daughter, Patricia Elaine Snelling; and her stepson, Darrel Payton.

Services were held previously.

Friends may send condolences to the family at bohlenderfuneralchapel.com.