Evelyn Marie Fatz

Evelyn M. Fatz, daughter of John Stanley Smovir and Mary Ann Schmidt, went home to be with her Lord on December 16, 2023. After a three year struggle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Evelyn, age 82, left this life for an eternal life with her Savior.

Evelyn was born in Great Falls, Montana and grew up in the Vaughn/Simms area. As a young woman, she served as an administrative assistant in the Foreign Services for the U.S. Government, where she spent time in Russia and various locations throughout Africa. She enjoyed her time traveling to other countries, but looked forward to the time she would return to the United States. On November 9, 1968, she married her beloved John “Jack” Fatz, whom she had known and befriended since their elementary school years. Together they operated a successful long-haul trucking company, where Evelyn did what she did best, running the business ends of things, and Jack followed his passion of being on the road, driving freighters. Evelyn’s attention to detail and meticulous nature combined with Jack’s adventurous spirit made them a wonderful team in business and in family. While Evelyn was integral in running the business, her true dedication was raising their two boys.

She loved to do crafts and spent the better part of warm days in her garden. She was an avid gardener, growing flowers and food she loved to cook for her family. Her love of nature extended into the delicate care she provided for her backyard birds. Until she was no longer able, those birds knew without fail, they could rely on her to feed them. After raising her boys, she cherished spending quality time with her beautiful granddaughters. Evelyn graciously volunteered her time at her church, helping out with funerals, and being a loyal friend to others. She was devoted to the Lord and looked forward to the day she would be eternally joined in union with Him.

Evelyn was preceded in death by Jack Fatz, her husband of 53 years and her granddaughter, Kathryn Rachel Fatz. She is survived by her sons, Casey (Eve) and Colton; brother, Stanley; and her three darling granddaughters, Jackie, Abby, and Scarlett.