Evelyn Mary Klein

1927 - 2017

Evelyn Mary Klein obituary, 1927-2017, Gilbert, AZ

BORN

1927

DIED

2017

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Evelyn Klein Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 6, 2017.

Evelyn Mary Klein of Gilbert, Arizona passed away May 2, 2017 at the age of 90. In May of 1927 she was born in Boston Massachusetts to Albert and Esther Meyers.

She graduated from the Massachusetts College of Art with a Bachelors of Fine
Arts and from Queens College with a Masters in Library Science. She was a two time Fulbright Scholar and a recipient of National Endowment of the Humanities.

She was skilled in bronze art, jewelry making and throughout her years she was a worldwide traveler. She found great pleasure in creating lasting memories with her loved ones.

She is preceded in death by her brother Stanley Meyers. Survived by her brother Dick Meyers; sister Diane (Frank) Blake; daughters Annyta Klein Vizard and Donna Donahue; sons Bradley Klein and Curtis Klein. Grandchildren, Jeremy Marriner; Jesse Klein; Cassie Secol; Nicole Klein; Ruth Vizard; Christopher Klein; and eight great grandchildren. As well as many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held in Massachusetts at a later date. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Planned Parenthood or the Epilepsy Foundation.

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