Obituary - Evangeline Martin

Wednesday, April 25, 2001
THE JUNEAU EMPIRE

Former Juneau resident Evangeline 'Eva' Martin died April 10, 2001, in Hilo, Hawaii, where she resided for the past 17 years. She was 83.

She was born Evangeline Seevers on Feb. 10, 1918, in Kake.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Clara Williams and Andrew Jackson Seevers, sisters Clara Wilson, Herriet 'Ann' Brommels, brother Buster 'Buzz' Seevers and son Allen Norton.

She is survived by her husband Willis 'Willie' Martin, sisters Alberta and Adaline Barlow, Joyce Wolverton, sons Peter 'Pete' Beierly of Virginia, Andrew Beierly of Skagway, Fred Fulgencio Jr. of Anchorage, Ralph Beierly Sr. of Juneau, Thomas Roach of Washington and numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She had lived in Juneau, where she was employed as a waitress at Smilies Cafe, Imperial Cafe and the City Cafe. She was also employed as a singer at Top Hat, Wild Goose, and the Ten O Eight. She then moved north to work on the pipeline, and eventually moved to Fairbanks where she continued to work as a waitress.

She enjoyed working as a waitress, she called herself a "hash slinger," this is where she could meet new and old friends. Music was also one of her greatest enjoyments, listening, singing and teaching piano. Her favorite music was from the Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin era. While living in Hilo she liked to go on car rides to enjoy the scenery, but mainly for the air conditioning.

A Celebration of Life for her independent spirit and determination will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at the Tlingit and Haida Community Center. Please bring a special memory of Eva to share. Donations welcome.

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