Evelyn I. Knight

Date of Death: December 30, 2011

Evelyn I. Knight, 74, of Lafayette, died at 1:25 AM Friday, December 30, 2011, at Indiana University Health Arnett.
She was born May 4, 1937, in Lafayette, to the late Robert F. and Dorothy E. Nelson Bushman.
She graduated from Lafayette Jefferson High School in 1955.
On May 4, 1963, she married Hilmon “Tim” Knight in Lafayette. He died April 13, 1995.
Evelyn retired from Beutler Meat Processing in 1995 after 22 years.
She was an avid Chicago Cubs, Purdue football and basketball, and Colts fan, and enjoyed fishing and crocheting.
Surviving are three daughters, Cheryl Hawkins (Richard) of Delphi, Annette Karger (fiancee Scott Kroegher) of Lafayette, Brenda VanFLeet of West Lafayette; four sons, Stanley Knight (Christine) and Tony Knight, both of Lafayette, Randy Bushman (Marylou) of Cape Coral, FL, and Roger Holt of West Lafayette; two brothers Robert Bushman (Beverly) of West Point and William Bushman of West Lafayette; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by a son, Richard Knight in 1969; and a sister Margie Nelson.
Visitation will be 5 to 8 pm Monday, January 2, 2012, at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel. Funeral Service at 10:00 am Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd. Lafayette, IN 47909 with Stanley Knight officiating.
Burial will follow at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens.
Those wishing may contribute to the American Cancer Society.

Soller-Baker Funeral Homes, Inc.

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I worked in the office of Beutler Meats in the late 80&s - early 90&s. Evelyn was one of my favorite people at Beutler and also her husband, Tim.

Annette was working there at the same time - cute girl!

Thinking of the family at this time of your loss.

Judy Hubertz

Cheryl -

I just learned this morning (January 3) of your mother&s passing. I was so very
sorry to hear the news. From myself and the entire Rudman family, we extend
our sincerest condolences to you and your family on your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and our prayers.

Rich Rudman

Dear Ev,

I just wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart for having welcomed me in your family with open arms. I will always remember you watching Days of Our Lives on the recliner with cats all around you. I will always remember your rice crispy balls that hundreds of kids were stopping by your house on Halloween. I will always remember the many, many, many trips we made for you to the grocery store because you didn&t feel like going! I am so glad to have met you more than 10 years ago already. I am, along with my family, most grateful to have been able to see you a few weeks ago while traveling back from Ohio. It was so nice being able to hug you one more time. I know that you are watching over your family and friends, and, even after 10 years, you are still wondering what I said most of the time. My French accent - even if slight - always made you smile, and I will always cherish those moments where you were looking at Stanley for a translation of my broken English!

Ev, you will be missed but I know you are now in a more peaceful place. I have no doubt you will be looking over us to make sure everyone is safe and happy. Thanks for having being in my life for the last 10 years.

In one word: Merci.
French Fry

Annette,
Our deepest condolences in the loss of your mother. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time. A 25.00 donation has been made to the Cancer Society in memory of you mom.

Love ya
Kevin, Karla , Eric and Zach Tippy

I was so sorry to see of Evelyn&s passing. Even tho we hadn&t kept in touch the past few years, I have great memories of the good times when we were young and our parents were alive. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
Sandy

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

I have fond memories of Evelyn when we were in home nursing class at Jeff. We had a lot of laughs , didnt take it too serious at the time, but that is what I spent years doing. taking care of the sick, and my husband has had lots of sickness. She was fun to be around.now she will be missed.

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother, Stanley (and siblings), we hope you will allow your friends to share in your heavy burden. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. May your faith in God help comfort you at this terrible time in your life.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.