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John C. Evans and Madlyn D. Horacek |
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1 Photo of John C. “Jack” Evans in 1935. Courtesy of Evans family. |
2 Madlyn Horacek and Jack Evans 26 August 1942. Courtesy of Evans family. |
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3 Photo of Jack Evans and mother at Conesus lake in 1928. Courtesy of Evans family. |
4 Photo of Jack Evans in 1940. Courtesy of Evans family. |
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The Family of John C. “Jack” Evans and Madlyn D. Horacek Evans |
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The Parents of John C. Evans James T. and Grace M. Evans
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The Parents of Madlyn D. Horacek Mother and Father Horacek
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Evan’s Family Tree
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John’s Maternal Family Tree
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Horacek Family Tree
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Madlyn’s Maternal Family Tree
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Marriages of John C. Evans Marriage to Madlyn D. Horacek in 1942
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Marriages of Madlyn D. Horacek Marriage to John C. Evans in 1942
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The Writings of John C. “Jack” Evans |
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Jack had taken on what seemed to be an easy task that had been assigned to him by Doc Trott. By the end of the day he realized that some tasks can be more than imagined. |
Jack Evans 1985 |
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Jack remembers some strange coincidences that happened over the years. But as many events in his life unfolded they seem to remind him of events in his childhood. Maybe they were not coincidences after all. |
Jack Evans 1985 |
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Jack’s character runs into a group of scoundrels. They lure him into the Golden Nugget casino and take advantage of him. Then they try to sell him down the river but he stands firm. |
Jack Evans 1985 |
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The Hemlock Fair has always been a fun place to try one’s hand at the “Ball and Bottle Throw”. And here Jack experiences skullduggery from both sides, winner and loser. |
Jack Evans 1985 |
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The Obituary of John C. “Jack” Evans 1918 - 20 September 2008 From the Democrat & Chronicle, 24 September 2008 Bloomfield NY - Jack passed away on Saturday, Sept 20th, 2008, at the age of 90. He is survived by children: Alayne, Paul, Karen, & Mitchel (Robin) Evans; grandchildren: Rose, Neal & Sam Yurick and Brandon Evans; and close friend Sue McCabe. He was predeceased by his son, Randy. Jack was born in Buffalo and grew up in Hemlock, NY, attending Hemlock High School where he played basketball. Jack graduated from the U of R in 1939 and in 1942 married his first wife, Madlyn D.Horacek. He taught at the U of R Institute of Optics in the late 40’s and early 50’s. He was one of the founders of Tropel Inc. in 1953. In 1967, Jack formed Velmex Inc., now in its 41st year as a manufacturer of precision positioning equipment used in science and industry. Jack’s philanthropic interests included sponsorship of engineering students at the UR, donations to the Town of Richmond of recreational facilities adjacent to Sandy Bottom Beach, and local community sports teams. Jack enjoyed writing short stories about his early years which included fond memories of riding the train with his grandpa, John Covey, as engineer. His love of trains and the railroad continued through his life as did his enjoyment of sailing. He loved to share his passion for sailing with others and was known to sail across Lake Ontario to Toronto on several occasions. Jack was a member of Oak Orchard Yacht Club since 1972. He was a member of First Unitarian Church in Rochester and the Bloomfield Scientific Club. Donations in Jack’s memory may be made to WXXI, 280 State St., Roch., NY 14614 or the Alzheimer’s Association/Rochester Chapter, 435 E. Henrietta Rd., Roch., NY 14620. An open house in celebration of Jack’s life will be held Friday, September 26, 2008 , between 4 and 7 pm. at Velmex Inc., 7550 Rt. 5 & 20, Bloomfield, NY.
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The Burial of John C. Evans Unknown Burial Site
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Newspaper articles from FultonHistory.com |