Loren Evans

Loren (Budden) Jay Evans, 64, transitioned peacefully to animal caretaker in heaven on Friday, August 30, 2019 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on September 4, 1954 in Glenpool, Oklahoma. Loren was a long-time resident of Glenpool and spent the last 15 years in Sapulpa, Oklahoma with his wife, BJ Evans, of 36 years. Loren worked at Sears and Walmart in Sapulpa and enjoyed working with the public and his dear friends.
Loren had many interests including reading, gardening, watching OU football, feeding and naming all his birds, writing western books, art, and walking his dog two miles a day where it was really a chance to visit with all the neighbors. Many people in Sapulpa would recognize his red SUV driving down their street with his dog hanging out the window. He dearly loved his wonderful neighbors and the hair stylists that BJ worked with over the years.
Loren graduated from Glenpool High School and was a proud member of the Creek Nation tribe. He is a faithful servant of the Lord Jesus Christ. He adored all of his family and friends and enjoyed getting to have long talks with all of them. He was blessed to speak to them at the end of his life. He will be missed by all.
Loren was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Evans; father, Willis (Chief) Edward Evans; brother and sister-in-law, Connie and Shirley Evans; brother, Wally Evans; sister and brother-in-law, Jewel and Sol Kelley; sister and nephew, Patricia and Harrold Clark; and beloved dog, Oscar (Pee Wee) pictured with Loren. He is survived by his wife, Brenda (BJ) Evans of Sapulpa; dog Peanut; brother and sister-in-law, George and Shirley Evans; son, Willis Evans of Indiana; daughter, Heather Evans of Kansas; mother-in-law, Lenora Lewis; stepson, Todd Johnson, who was an excellent caregiver to Loren in the end; stepdaughter, Traci Gower; eight grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews that he adored.
Viewing will be held on Thursday, September 5, 2019 and Friday, September 6, 2019 8:30-Noon both days at Smith Funeral Home in Sapulpa.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, September 6, 2019 at 1pm at Smith Funeral Home and officiated by long-term friend and Pastor, Raymond Coats of Glenpool.
Final Resting Place will be held at South Heights Cemetery in Sapulpa and there will be no graveside service due to heat.