Evelyn Lyrena Armbruster, 87, of Richland, Washington died Sunday, September 15, 2002, at Kadlec Medical Center.  She was born July 3, 1915, in Harding County, South Dakota and had lived in Richland 3 months.

Evelyn was a Pasco resident from 1937 to 1956, while married to Jacob Jacobsen.  She moved on to Arizona, then to California, spending most of that time in Southern California.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church. She was a good, Christian woman; always active in her church. She taught Sunday School, was involved in an Adult Sunday School Class called “Twigbenders”, Methodist Women’s Circles and Bible study groups and M.Y.F. As her children grew, she involved herself in their Christian upbringing through youth fellowship. She participated in Crusillo walk to Emmaus.

She was active in the Grange, Girl Scouts, PTA, and she was a member the Moose Lodge. She volunteered at Lanterman Developmental Center in Pomona, CA.

Evelyn is survived by her daughter, E. Joyce Crust of Federal Way, WA; son, Donald R. “Jake” Jacobsen, Sr. Adrienne of West Richland, WA; grandchildren, Lonni Joy Dewsnups Paul of Murray, UT, Steven C. Crust Helen of Des Moines, WA, Donald R. Jacobsen, Jr. Connie of Kennewick, WA, Dan R. Jacobsen Ginny of Kennewick, WA, and Dianne R. Gillespie Gavin of Ferndale, WA; and 15 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, 5 siblings and 1 grandchild.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 21, 2002, at All Saints Episcopal Church, 1322 Kimball Ave., Richland, WA.

Memorial contributions may be made in Evelyn’s memory to the American Heart Association, 805 S. Auburn, Kennewick, WA 99336.