ULLRICH, Evelyn Darlene

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ February 6, 2009 Evelyn Darlene Ullrich died peacefully Jan. 27, 2009, at the Webb Adult Home in Snowflake. She was born Oct. 18, 1930, in Decatur, Ill. She was a kind and quiet woman who enjoyed visiting with dear friends. She was willing to help those in need when she was able. She enjoyed spending time with those she loved. She loved her pets and enjoyed seeing them until the end. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by two children, four grandchildren, great-grandchildren and two sisters. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, first husband Roy Shumard, son Dale Shumard and second husband Howard Ullrich. There are no arrangements planned at this time. Her remains will be taken to Decatur, Ill., to be buried next to her family. Owens Livingston Mortuary of Show Low handled the arrangements. For those who have special memories and would like to send private condolences or sign an online guest book, visit www.owenslivingstonmortuary. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ February 13, 2009 Evelyn Darlene Ullrich, 78, died in the early afternoon hours of Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009, at Webb's Adult Care Home in Snowflake from Alzheimer's disease. Darlene, as she was known by those that knew her, was born Oct. 18, 1930, in Decatur, Ill., to the late Russell Theron and Leona M. (Cochran) Moore. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Roy Shumard, and most recently widowed by her second husband, Howard Ullrich, in 2005. Darlene was a homemaker throughout her life and was ever willing to help her children through the struggles of their lives. She was a kind and quiet woman and enjoyed visiting with dear friends. Darlene enjoyed spending time with those she loved. She truly loved her pets and enjoyed seeing them until the end. She was a devoted sister as well and was well cared for, in her recent years, by her older sister. Darlene is survived by her son, Larry Shumard of the Phoenix area; daughter Elizabeth Hoffman of Mesa; two sisters, Dorothy L. Montell (her caregiver) of Show Low and Patsy Jean (Roy) Cochran of Hayden, Idaho; and four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and another on the way. She was preceded in death by her son (whom she was very close to), Roy Dale Shumard. Private family services will be held at a later date at her family plots at the Graceland Cemetery in Decatur, Ill. Darlene will be greatly missed by her family and friends. "Our heartfelt 'thanks' goes out to her sister, Dorothy, who went above and beyond the call of duty when it came to her care."