Evelyn A. Nordahl, age 91, of Ocala, FL passed away on October 17, 2016. Evelyn was born on January 21, 1925 in Astoria, NY to the late Karl and Anna (Eberlein) Hinsch. In 1965 she married Gerhard Nordahl with whom she shared 46 years of marriage until his passing on August 8, 2012. Evelyn worked in retail sales at various times during her life. She had been a resident of Ocala for over 20 years after relocating from Barefoot Bay, FL and was an active member of Joy Lutheran Church where she had been the head of Worship and Music for a number of years. Evelyn was a talented musician who attended the prestigious High School of Music and Art in New York, NY. She shared her talent by singing in her church choir as well as playing the piano, organ and bassoon.
Those left to mourn Evelyn’s passing are her son, Fred Harnisch (Peggy) Lindenhurst, NY, daughter, Linda Willa (Ron) Setauket, NY; six grandchildren: Melissa (Colin), Kerri Beth (Martin), Meredith (Stephen), Eric (Trista), Tracey and Kelly; 3 great grandchildren: Emmett, Ansel and Charles, and sister-in-law, Ragna Heiberg of Brooklyn, NY. In addition to her parents and husband, Evelyn was preceded in death by her 3 brothers: Carl, Herbert and Arthur.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service is planned for Friday, October 28, 2016 at 10:00 AM at the Joy Lutheran Church in Ocala with Pastor Roy Stackpole officiating. Evelyn’s urn will be laid to rest with her husband at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of the Chas E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, Inverness, FL.
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