December 3rd, 1929 - June 2nd, 2018 With great sadness we announce the death of Evelyn Maxine Jaquith. She was born on December 3, 1925 in Sawyer, Kansas. She passed peacefully surrounded by family on June 2, 2018 in Sacramento, California.
Evelyn arrived in California with her family in 1935 escaping the Dust Bowl to start her dreams. She and her family settled in Greenwood, California. Her early years were spent washing dishes in the family restaurant and growing up in a close knit community.
Teaching was Evelyn’s passion. Her 31 year career began in a one room school house in Greenwood, California. Later she settled with her family in Stockton and taught for Stockton Unified School District for 23 years. Becoming a resource teacher for SUSD brought joy daily to Evelyn and her special needs students.
Evelyn was a devoted wife and mother. She and Vernon were supportive parents, grandparents, and great-grand parents. Nothing brought more joy to their lives than attending family activities and seeing the success of their family members. Evelyn and Vern built their cabin at Tahoe to give their family a place to make lasting memories.
Evelyn loved her Oakland A’s and attended her last game in April. Listening and watching the A’s, playing cribbage, gardening, camping, and traveling were activities enjoyed by Evelyn.
After retiring, Evelyn gave many community hours to the West Lane Oaks Neighborhood Resource Center. She was recognized during the Mayor’s All America City Beautification Awards Program on April 11, 2001. She was also honored by the Stockton Police Department on April 13, 2001 for being an All-Star Volunteer.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, three brothers, her loving husband Vernon and infant daughter Kristen. She is survived by her son Howard Jaquith, daughter Keeva Gwyn (James), four grandchildren Carrie Jaquith, Laurie Kubicek (Matt), Steve Jaquith (Lora) and John Gatschet (Ruby) and five great-grandchildren.
A private Celebration of Life to honor Evelyn will be held at a later date. Donations to honor the memory of Evelyn Jaquith can be made to the Children’s Home of Stockton, 430 N. Pilgrim Street, Stockton, California 95205
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Jaquith family.
