Dorothy Evans Hyle's Obituary
Dorothy Maxine Evans Hyle, 92, died May 3, 2012, in Arlington, Texas.
She was born April 15, 1920, in Miami, OK, to Adren and Amber Evans, the eldest of 11 children (Adren Jr., Dale, Norma Jean, Betty, Dwight, Richard, Phyllis, Philip, Charles, and Elaine).
She left Emporia State College after three years in 1942, in response to the desperate need for an increased military following the bombing of Pearl Harbor. She enlisted in the Women's Coast Guard, living in Florida, California and Washington D.C. while training and serving. She married Archie Richard Hyle during the war then moved to France. She spent 26 years as an Army wife, supporting and volunteering, and lived in Columbus and Fort Benning, GA; Fort Leavenworth, KS; Tuscaloosa, AL; Arlington, VA; and for more than 40 years in Manhattan, KS. In 1971, she finished her college degree at Kansas State University, after her husband returned to serve on the faculty in 1970. Her oil paintings hang in the homes of her family where they are honored memories of Dorothy and her cheerful and encouraging life. They will continue to be loved and enjoyed reminders of the unique person of mother, sister, niece, aunt, and grandmother to her large and extended family.  Her love and loyalty to her family over many generations was rare and cherished. ?
She is preceded in death by her parents; sister Norma Jean; brothers Jr., Dale, Richard, Dwight and Charlie; and husband Archie Richard Hyle.
She is survived by sisters Betty Evans Patterson, Phyllis Evans Long, and Elaine Evans; brother Phillip Evans; daughter Adrienne Evans Hyle and her husband Grover H. Phillips; grandsons John Rainforth Cox and McCord Evans Hyle Cox; and numerous nieces and nephews.
At her request, no service will be held. The family welcomes all to join a graveside gathering at the Blakely Cemetery outside Madison, KS on Sunday, May 27 at noon.
Donations in her name may be sent to your community Alzheimer's or Hospice organizations.
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