Evelyn Palmer

Evelyn Francis Brough Palmer passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, following an extended journey with Alzheimer’s disease. She left this life quietly and without suffering, surrounded by love and the enduring legacy of a life marked by service, faith, resilience, and deep devotion to family.

Evelyn was born on July 20, 1938, and lived a life defined not by attention or recognition, but by quiet compassion and unwavering dedication. One of her greatest sources of pride was her professional work as a secretary—a role she fulfilled with exceptional skill, discretion, and integrity. She worked closely with leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, an experience she regarded with deep respect and gratitude, and later served with the Utah State University Extension Service. In each role, Evelyn was known for her reliability, attention to detail, and calm, steady presence—someone who could always be trusted to do things right.

Her faith was central to her life. Evelyn was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully in many church callings over the years, offering her time, talents, and heart wherever she was needed. In 2009, Evelyn was privileged to serve in the California Sacramento Mission as office receptionist and secretary, where she worked with missionaries from all over the world. She believed deeply in serving others without recognition and lived her testimony through kindness, patience, and consistent care for those around her. Her faith was not loud, but it was constant.

Family is Evelyn’s greatest joy and most sacred calling. She became a mother when her son, Kyle, was born—a role she cherished deeply. After his birth, Evelyn’s struggles with health problems began a long and tender season that ultimately led her and her husband to feel guided toward adoption. Six years after Kyle’s birth, they welcomed their daughter, Layna, into their family—an experience Evelyn described as one of the great blessings of her life. She knew from the moment she saw her daughter that she was meant to be theirs. Evelyn lovingly marked sacred milestones by hand, sewing a special dress for Layna’s blessing and later for her sealing in the temple, symbolizing both her faith and her devotion as a mother.

Evelyn took immense pride in her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, following their lives with genuine interest and delight. She celebrated their accomplishments, worried about their struggles, and loved them unconditionally.

Creativity and homemaking were among the many ways Evelyn expressed love. She was an accomplished seamstress and crocheter who taught herself through books and patterns, creating baby blankets, clothing, and carefully stitched gifts that became cherished keepsakes. Later in life, she continued to enjoy a variety of crafts, finding quiet joy in the simple beauty of her work. In the kitchen, she was especially known for her desserts—homemade fudge, brownies, and beloved birthday cakes topped with her signature cooked caramel frosting, made faithfully year after year.

For more than 60 years, Evelyn lived with Rheumatoid Arthritis, enduring unfathomable chronic pain and physical limitations with remarkable grace. Those closest to her often marveled that she never complained. Instead, she consistently turned her concern outward—asking about others, worrying more about their comfort than her own, and offering help whenever she could. Her strength was quiet, steady, and deeply inspiring.

Evelyn’s final years were shaped by her battle with Alzheimer’s disease, a journey met with the same dignity and gentleness that defined her life. Even as memories faded, the essence of who she was—kind, loving, and selfless—remained evident to those who cared for her.

Evelyn’s life was one of faithful service, quiet endurance, and boundless love. She was preceded in death by her parents, Don and Vera Brough; and her older brother, Robert “Bob” Brough. She is survived by her three sisters, Dorothy (Lynn) Page, Joyce (Lowell) Johnson, and Debra (Kraig) Walker; her sister-in-law Julia (Bob) Brough; her children, Kyle (Julie) Palmer and Layna Palmer; ten grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; and her former husband, Garth (Joyce) Palmer.

She leaves behind a family who knows they were deeply cherished and an example of grace under trial that will continue to inspire generations.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday January 10, 2026 at 11 am at the Morgan Stake Center, 355 N. 700 E. Morgan, UT. Viewings will be held on Friday from 6 to 7 p.m. at Walker Mortuary in Morgan and at the Morgan Stake Center on Saturday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the services.

Interment will follow at the South Morgan Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Evelyn’s memory to the Alzheimer's Association, the Arthritis Foundation or a charity of the donor’s choice.