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obituary
Evelyn Joan (Gendhar) Broadhurst
October 23, 1941 – March 8, 2022
Evelyn Joan (Gendhar) Broadhurst
passed away March 8, 2022 after a coura-
geous three and a half-year battle with cancer
and a one and a half-year battle with demen-
tia. Many knew her as “Lyn” some as “Evie”
and “Lady”
Born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on October
23, 1941, the only daughter of Marian (Abbott)
Nobles with five brothers. She shared a very
close bond with her mom that she lovingly
cared for in declining health over 2018. Until
age 12, Lyn grew up around Galesburg,
Michigan. In fall 1954 her mom relocated
to north Marion County first camping at
Champoeg State Park until a home was
established at Broadacres. Lyn graduated
from North Marion in 1960 where she played
the clarinet and was elected a homecoming
princess.
Lyn’s life in Oregon was lived in Marion
County, primarily residing in the Salem-
Keizer area. In the late 1960s she formed
a strong bond with Margaret who would
become a dedicated friend to her. On the
evening of Friday, March 2, 1973 Lyn was out
with friends in Donald, Oregon when she
met Bob Fleming. Entwined since that day,
they had a strong connection for the rest of
their lives, spending time mostly on holidays,
occasional relative functions/visits with a
country drive, and frequently time for coffee/
EVELYN JOAN (GENDHAR) BROADHURST
meals—most of all they shared a strong love
for their children and grandsons.
Lyn was an amazing cook who cherished
hosting weekly Sunday dinners and holidays
—she adored her little family and uncon-
ditionally loved them as she said “a whole,
whole bunch." She also enjoyed socializing
including a love for dancing. A dedicated
member of the Eagles since 1975 and Elks.
She considered herself a “country girl,”
enjoying the outdoors, especially flowers,
walks, hikes and camping. She liked trips to
the coast and in her last years really looked
forward to annual camp-outs in central
Oregon. We are blessed mom passed away
with spring now waking up all around us,
her favorite season—how fitting, also, that she
passed on International Woman’s Day.
Mom proudly made her own way through
life driven by wanting to live it on her terms.
She was private about some things and never
wanted to leave her children not even up
until her last hours here with us. In her final
year she rarely ended a conversation with her
children without saying “Never forget me”
and “Know I always loved you and will always
love you.” An independent woman, stoic yet
quirky, a free-spirit who accepted nothing
less than pulling through anything to con-
tinue to live everyday life—not even cancer or
dementia could keep her down.
Mom, we will never forget you and look
forward to seeing you again. We are thankful
you were with us three and a half years after
you became ill, as at that time you got sick
our dad was not even gone a year—we have
made so many good memories. Her mother
Marian, dear friend Margaret, soulmate Bob,
brothers Tony, Mike and Dan and others
have welcomed her to the other side.
She is survived by her son Brian (Nathan),
daughter Melinda, grandsons Everett and
Ethaniel, brothers Jim (Laura) and Steven
as well as many nieces, nephews and
extended family. A private graveside service
is planned and a celebration of life at a later
date. Arrangements by City View Funeral
Home in Salem.
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