Evelyn Helene Lenz (Dyrnes), 61, passed away Friday April 1st. After a heroic battle with an insidious disease, Evelyn peacefully moved on surrounded by her children, siblings, extended family, and friends.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her mother Florence, her husband Karl-Heinz, her son Christopher, and siblings Thomas and Lynda.
She is survived by her children Karl-Heinz, Erik and Jessica Lenz as well as her much adored grandchildren Emily, Aidan and Nicholas. She also leaves behind siblings Barney, Sonja, Karen, Mark, James and Dean and a legion of nieces and nephews.
She will always be remembered for her larger than life personality, her generous spirit and ultimately her ever positive attitude. Evelyn was always there, without hesitation, for anyone in need.
She was a hardworking bagel baker and bakery manager. She served briefly on the Westville, NJ Board of Education. She was a dedicated wife and mother and was known as a loving friend to countless people. Evelyn impacted every life she encountered on her, too short, journey through this world.
A memorial service is scheduled for 12pm on April 23rd at the Cedar Brook Bible Church. Family and friends are invited to attend in celebration of Evelyn’s life. She asked that we keep it casual. “No need to get all dressed up.”
Evelyn asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to her church. The link for directions and/or donations follows: http://www.cedarbrookbiblechurch.com/
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Leave a tributeMany Christmases came and went and were spent celebrating and bonding. Not to long later Evi and Karl had children .. you all know who you are. (Pardon my dark humor).
As time went by I went on my way I forget if i got a job in the city and moved out to my first apartment or went to college. I'll have to get back to you on that and check my resume. Anyway the two of them got married and they moved a few blocks away.
One fine day the family moved to NJ and the closeness was more difficult to maintain, separated by distance and life events we all listened to the beat of a different drummer so to say. I recall many visits for a few days going fishing on a party boat the "Jet" in Sheepshead Bay. Since Andre was a second mate on the boat it felt like one big party Free this no charge for that etc etc.
Evi and my mom were the best of friends and do what women do, while Karl and I did the fishing thing. My memory is clouded but I recall spending time together during the holidays be it Christmas or the 4th of July.
The most precious event that I recall though is the time my mother had become terminally sick and Evi spent endless weeks caring and helping my mom during her last day... for which I am eternally grateful to you , Evi. Hopefully I can for lack of better word repay you or your family for you unwavering loyalty and the love you showed all of us .. never asking anything in return always in good spirit no matter how bad things got.
I am sure I am missing a lot of other event to be thankful for to have known you but time especially when getting older seem to merge and details become fuzzy. One thing is for certain that I will miss you Evi and hopefully we can meet again when I reach the other side.