Diane Adelffin Evans' Obituary
Diane Adelffin Evans, age 73 of Kula, Maui, Hawaii passed away on July 17, 2022 at Maui Memorial Hospital. Her ashes will be scattered on Maui by close friends. Dates for a small gravesite gathering at Restland Cemetery in Olney, TX and for a memorial on Maui are still to be determined. Friends will be notified once these dates are set.
Ms. Evans was born August 16, 1948 in Belen, New Mexico and was raised both in Texas and New Mexico. In her adult life, Diane had lived in Dallas, TX; Crested Butte, CO; Corpus Christi, TX; Scottsdale, AZ; Naples, FL; and Olney, TX. Diane had lived on Maui (a place she dearly loved) since 1999. Throughout the years, Ms. Evans has been an educator, small business owner, interior designer, art consultant, artist, writer, workshop leader and creativity coach…and creator of beauty. Diane was a true animal lover and had many beloved pets during her lifetime. During her years on Maui, she was an active member of Unity Church of Maui where she served many years as a prayer chaplain. For her, being part of the Unity Ohana and in sacred service was a great joy and honor. Diane believed that we are all artists creating upon the canvas of life.
Ms. Evans was preceded in death by her parents E.B. Evans, Jr. and Cherri Pringle Evans and her brothers John and Henry Ell (Hank) Evans. She is survived by her niece Jennifer Evans of Lawton, OK and niece Julie Evans and husband Anton Sisante of Dallas, TX. Diane also leaves behind many cherished friends.
Memorials may be made to Unity Church of Maui, Maui Humane Society, and Pacific Whale Foundation.
Condolences can be sent to her nieces:
Jennifer Evans
3132 NW Cache Road #125
Lawton, OK 73505
Julie Evans and Anton Sisante
4507 Holland Ave
Suite 109
Dallas, TX 75219
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