16 May 1928 – 10 May 2022
16 May 1928 – 10 May 2022
Peacefully at Summerset Mountain View with family by her side on Tuesday 10 May 2022, aged 93. Dearly loved wife and best friend to Ross (deceased). Much loved Mum of Warren & Helen, Peter & Carolyn, and Julie and Grant Eichstaedt. Cherished Granny of Jen, Deb, Kate, Jamie & Lisa, Stephen & Amanda, and her 13, soon to be 14 great-grandchildren.
All messages to the Allen Family may be left on Evelyn’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/evelyn.
A service to celebrate Evelyn’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth on Saturday 14 May 2022 at 11:00am, followed by a private cremation.
For those unable to attend in person, Evelyn’s service will be livestreamed here to her tribute page.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel
Dear Julie and Grant, Amanda and James and families. I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Gran. My thoughts have been with you all x x
Julie, thinking of you and your family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved mother. Condolences Lyn Spanninga (MacLeod)
Thinking of the family at this time and remembering her warmth and smile. Stephanie Graham (nee Foreman)
We were sorry to hear Evelyn had passed away. We have lovely memories of her when we were neighbour's in Queens Road. Our sympathy to all the family. Joy and Tam McInally
I was very sorry to hear today Julie of the passing of your much loved Mum, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be sorely missed by you all, and I know she will leave you with wonderful memories that will live on forever.
Sincerest condolences from Jan and I on the passing of (great) Aunty Evelyn. May she rest in peace.
Wonderful memories of a great fun, family friendship with Evelyn and Ross especially during the cricket umpiring times. A special lady with a big heart she will be sadly missed. Love Margaret Whyte
Condolences to you all, so sad to hear that your mum has passed on. Fond memories from our days at Taranaki County Council.
Remembering Evelyn as one I admired so very much over the years. Sending love to you all Julie, Grant, Stephen and Amanda. I know how much you will all miss her and I know she would have been very humbled by all that you have done for her over the years. Take care and treasure you memories.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel

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