EVELYN L. ZINGERY Newcastle, Wyo. | Evelyn L. Zingery passed away peacefully in the Manor on May 21, 2014 at the age of 91. She was surrounded and supported by her loving family and caregivers during the last days of her life. Evelyn was born in Tonkawa, Oklahoma on May 20, 1923, to George and Rose Jones. Evelyn graduated from high school during World War II in 1941, and moved to San Antonio, Texas, where she met Durward Zingery. They knew each other for two week, and were married on July 27, 1942. They settled in Newcastle in 1950, where they raised three daughters. Evelyn worked in the Weston County Courthouse in the Assessor's Office from 1966 to 1979, and served as County Clerk from 1979 to 1986. She retired in 1986, to travel with her husband, who sadly died of cancer in 1988. Thereafter, she did travel around the country for many years, to visit her daughters and grandchildren. She enjoyed participating in her clubs - Order of Eastern Star, Jobs Daughters as Guardian, 21st Century, Dirt Daubers and P.E.O. Chapter X. She was an avid seamstress, a wonderful baker and a fabulous cook. She was a long-time, active member of First United Methodist Church, especially enjoying baking for, and helping with the annual bazaar. She loved to play cards - from Bridge to Pinochle; she enjoyed playing any card game with friends. She always had a friendly smile for everyone, and cherished her loving circle of friends. Her final years were spent at the Manor, still smiling and dancing with friends and staff. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; two brothers; and four sisters. She is survived by one sister, Nadine Sieg of Spearfish; one half-sister, Terry Bauer of Morro Bay, CA; one half-brother, John Jones of Madera, CA; three daughters, Janette (Ron) Gehring of San Jose, CA, Judy (Jerry) Anderson of Newcastle, WY; Jackie (Jack) Duty of Riverdale, CA; eight grandchildren; and fifteen great-grandchildren. Services will be held at First United Methodist Church in Newcastle on Tuesday, May 27 at 2pm, with inurnment to follow at Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established for First United Methodist Church and Weston County Manor. Family and friends may sign an online guestbook for Evelyn at www.blackhillsfuneralhome.com.