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Evelyn Muriel (Mooney) Kyle


Evelyn Muriel (Mooney) Kyle April 24, 1924 – February 28, 2007.
Evelyn M. (Mooney) Kyle 82 years old was born in Myrtle Point, Oregon in Coos County. She is the daughter of Cyrus W. Gano and Gladys C. Mitchell (both deceased). She breathed her last breath in Keizer, Oregon.

She married Joseph E. Mooney November 12, 1948. (deceased in 1971) they had 3 children, Michael (Mike), Margaret (Peggy) and Kathleen (Kathy). Evelyn worked at Salem’s Bureau of Land Management for many years. After her 1st husband Joe passed away she took over his real estate office for several years. She then worked with a title company, and then retired from the Oregon State Veterans office. She reacquainted herself with a high school sweetheart and married Howard Kyle on November 23, 1997 where they together lived in Keizer.

Evelyn enjoyed collecting match book covers for about 61 years. She also collected post marks from all over as well. She enjoyed doing crafts such as knitting, crochet and quilts. She loved to travel and had many exciting trips, most loved was the Fiji Islands. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother & great-grandmother. She was involved in the following clubs and organizations: life member of the Eastern Star, she enjoyed all Shriner functions and was a member at Jason Lee Methodist Church.

She is survived by her husband Howard Kyle; children: son Michael and wife Christy, daughter Margaret and husband Loran, daughter Kathleen; grandchildren: Randy and wife Meredith, Brandon, Jacquellynn & husband Stan, Michelle and Andrea; great-grandchildren: McKenzi and Madison.
Also surviving are 5 step children and 10 grand children.

She lost her battle with cancer on February 28, 2007.

Per her wishes, her ashes will be taken to Mt. Hood by her family. She was very loved by her family and friends.

She will be greatly missed, but will rest in the arms of the Lord Jesus Christ.

No flowers please. Donations can be made to Shriner’s Children Hospital: transportation fund Portland or Willamette Valley Hospice.

There will be a memorial service on March 5th @ 2:00PM at Virgil T Golden Mortuary in Salem, Oregon. Memorial gathering to follow the service.