Patrick Evans

May 21, 1948 - August 31, 2020

Patrick "Pat" Frissell Evans, 72, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, peacefully passed away at his home Elmwood on Monday, August 31, 2020. Pat was born in Cape Girardeau at the old St. Francis Hospital May 21, 1948. He is preceded in death by his parents Robert Childs and Mary Evans along with his brother Robert Childs Evans Jr of Cape Girardeau. Pat is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Cheryl Evans of Cape Girardeau and their three sons, Patrick F. Evans ( Amy) and children Alexandra, Nathaniel, and Patrick Rue of Lake Ozark, MO, Matthew Evans of Cape Girardeau and children Ethan and Gwen, Charles Evans (Allison) and child Cecelia of Cape Girardeau. In addition to his brothers William G Evans (Karen) of Bonne Terre, MO, Louis Houck Evans (Mary) of Scott City, and his sister Mary Elizabeth Auer of Cape Girardeau as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Pat was the direct descendent of the iconic Southeast Missouri Giboney/ Houck families, and he resided in the over 200 year old family estate, Elmwood, for the majority of his life. He was a Marine Corp Veteran of the Vietnam War, an avid reader of Old West and War novels, he was involved in many community clubs specifically the Elks Lodge #639 Chapter, as well as a 44 year member of the Cape Girardeau Noon Lions Club; where he was an integral part of the Annual Pancake Day and served a stint as the 'Tail-Twister'. Pat, known by his friends as 'Gator', will be remembered for his unforgettable fun-loving humor and fearless courage to remain unapologetically himself. He was extremely generous to those he loved and cared for and always looked forward to spending time with his friends; whether it was with his 'Tuesday card game crew' or the many annual golf trips. Just like the Cowboys he loved reading about he had a gruff and steadfast exterior but to those that knew him well they saw his heart of gold and his undying love for his wife, sons/ daughter-in-laws, and especially his grandchildren. There will be no visitation. A private family ceremony will be held. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in memory of Pat 'Gator' Evans. Arrangements by Ford and Sons Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. There will come a time when you believe everything is finished. Yet that will be the beginning. Louis L'Amour