Celebrating the life of
Galen Chapman Evans
January 17, 1931 - January 28, 2009
Galen Chapman Evans
SAVANNAH – Galen Chapman Evans, 78, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer. Galen was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Otis Chapman of Cedarhurst, NY. She attended The Madeira School and Vassar College.
She relocated to Winnetka, IL in 1960 and to Savannah, GA in 1993. Galen was passionate and talented about gardening, flower arranging, and interior design. She was principal of her own design firm, Martin & Wilsey. She served on the Flower Guild at both Christ Church, Winnetka, and St. Peter's Church, Savannah; and was active in garden clubs in both communities.
She is survived by her loving husband, J. Stuart Evans, who shared many of her artistic interests; her daughter, Virginia M. Cartwright and son-in-law, Phillip Cartwright, of Paris, France; her daughter, Elizabeth M. Sanders and son-in-law, Steven Sanders, of Northbrook, IL; her daughter, Galen M. Mott and son-in-law, Theodore Tod of South Berwick, ME; her son, C. Robert Bob Martin, Jr. and daughter-in-law, Whitney, of Northbrook, IL. She also is survived by her step-daughters, Jessie Swezey and her husband, Robert of Northbrook, IL and Ellen Evans of Denver, CO. She is also survived by her seven loving grandchildren and two step-grandchildren: Mollie and Lisa Sanders; Leigh and Woody Mott; Kendall, Nell and Charlie Martin; and Megan and Sarah Swezey.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2009, at St. Peter's Episcopal Church on Skidaway Island.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416 or St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 3 West Ridge Rd., Savannah, GA 31411.
Bob and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. Love, Preston & Natalie
- Preston & Natalie, Royal Oak, MI
Stu, we are both so sorry at Gay's passing. I now it has been hard on you in the past and unfortunately will be harder for the near future. We are just up the street and will be gald to help if we can. Linda & Joe
- Linda & Joe dobbs, Savannah, GA
Stuart,I was so sorry to hear of Gay's passing.She was so alert and upbeat when I was at the house just a short time ago.You are in my prayers.
- Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Bob, Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Your Mercer friends
- Kevin Kanoon, Deerfield, IL
Being a friend of her son Bob Martin in High School meant you were a part of the family. My life is better for knowing and experiencing this lovely and graceful woman. With Respect, Michael Bleier
- Michael Bleier, Highland Park, IL
Gay will be missed by all who knew her. Her upbeat personality and love of flowers and gardens will remain in our memories forever. Nancy Mott
- Nancy Mott, Greenwich, CT
To Stu! My deepest sympathy! So glad I got to meet Gay and I wish you the very best. My sympathy to all your families!
- Dave Sanderson, Rincon, GA
Bob and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. Love, Preston & Natalie
- Preston & Natalie, Royal Oak, MI
Stu, we are both so sorry at Gay's passing. I now it has been hard on you in the past and unfortunately will be harder for the near future. We are just up the street and will be gald to help if we can. Linda & Joe
- Linda & Joe dobbs, Savannah, GA
Stuart,I was so sorry to hear of Gay's passing.She was so alert and upbeat when I was at the house just a short time ago.You are in my prayers.
- Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Bob, Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Your Mercer friends
- Kevin Kanoon, Deerfield, IL
Being a friend of her son Bob Martin in High School meant you were a part of the family. My life is better for knowing and experiencing this lovely and graceful woman. With Respect, Michael Bleier
- Michael Bleier, Highland Park, IL
Gay will be missed by all who knew her. Her upbeat personality and love of flowers and gardens will remain in our memories forever. Nancy Mott
- Nancy Mott, Greenwich, CT
To Stu! My deepest sympathy! So glad I got to meet Gay and I wish you the very best. My sympathy to all your families!
- Dave Sanderson, Rincon, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
