H. Dale Doc Evans, 90, of Kennewick, passed away September 25, 2006 at Hospice at the Chaplaincy in Kennewick. He was born May 23, 1916 in Floyd, Iowa and called the Tri-Cities home for 47 years.

In 1949 Doc graduated with a degree from Palmer School of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA. He served as a member of the faculty 1953-1959 and later opened his own practice.

Doc was a member of Kennewick First Christian Church, where he enjoyed singing in the church choir. He also sang in a barbershop chorus and quartets. He served on the City Council and has the distinction of being the first to use City Hall on 8th Avenue. He was also a Navy veteran.

Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Marie Evans; son Jerry Evans and wife Deanna of Spanish Springs, NV; grandchildren Tiffany Harms and husband Don of St. Helens, OR, Corey Evans of Oregon City, OR, Troy Cowger of Spanish Springs, NV, and Ty Cowger of Lake Oswego, OR; three great-grandchildren, Nathan, Ashley and Logan Osborn of St. Helens, OR. He was preceded in death by sons Richard and Gregory Evans.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, October 1, 2006 at Kennewick First Christian Church, 1921 S. Olympia.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice at the Chaplaincy, 2108 W. Entiat, Kennewick, WA 99336; or to First Christian Church.