*Mary "Evelyn" Atwood April 1920 ~ March 2010 Graveside Service Friday Mar. 26, 2010 1:00pm Graveside Service Location: Turlock Memorial Park Funeral Home: Allen Mortuary Cemetery: Turlock Memorial Park Obituary: Mary Evelyn Atwood passed away at home in Fresno, CA on March 18, 2010. Evelyn was born in April of 1920 in Rocky Ford, CO. She was predeceased by her husband, Guy Atwood, her son William Atwood and her sister Helen Phillips. She is survived by three sisters, Clara Beth Wadhams, Jamie Dazey and Bernice Hammerquist. She is also survived by her two sons: John Atwood of Tulsa, OK and Guy Atwood of Lafayette, CA; and her daughter Rita Atwood of Fresno, CA, her adoptive son David Cone of Turlock, CA, and her stepson Jerry Bingel of Orange, CA. She leaves six grandchildren, two step grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, and three step great-grandchildren. Her family loved her very much. Evelyn always defended and helped those in need, advocated social justice, and tried to become a better person each day. Evelyn lived her belief that we are all children of the same family of God. After growing up and going to college in Colorado, she lived in Turlock CA for about 60 years before moving to Fresno CA to live with her daughter. During Evelyn’s time in Turlock she was involved in various civic projects, taught in Head start, volunteered in Migrant Education, and contributed to improving the west side of Turlock. For many years Evelyn practiced as a beautician both in Turlock and Modesto. Graveside service will be held at 1 pm Friday March 26th at Turlock Memorial Park. Rev. Candy Preston From the Unity Church in Fresno will be conducting the informal service. Those wishing to make donations in Evelyn’s name may do so to the Unity Church, 315 W Shields Ave, Fresno, CA 93705 or charities benefiting the poor or homeless. No flowers please. Please leave memories and condolences at www.allenmortuary.com. *