Eunice Mae Hardison Kearns, age 95, passed away at her home in Evanston, on Thursday, Feb. 22. She was born on Aug. 12, 1922, at home in Evanston, to Milton and Grace (Ervin) Hardison.
Eunice attended Evanston High School, graduating in 1940. She was active in the Job’s Daughters and was Honored Queen. After graduation, she worked in Evanston for the Selective Service until she received a telegram asking her to come to Washington, D.C. to work for the War Department.
After working there for four years, she returned to Evanston. Shortly thereafter Eunice and her lifelong friend, Shirley Spencer Pilch, moved to Salt Lake City and began working for the Office of Price Administration.
She was then transferred to San Francisco, where she worked until her marriage to Robert C. Kearns in 1946. After raising her children, Eunice worked as a legal secretary for attorneys in Evanston until her retirement.
Eunice enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, watching game shows, old movies, and “Days of our Lives.” She was an avid bowler for many years.
Eunice is survived by her four children: Randy Kearns of Evanston, Sue Kearns of Rock Springs, Jim (Joann) Kearns of Laramie and Kathy Kearns of Green River. She is also survived by one grandson, Aaron (Melissa) Kearns of Laramie and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. (Lou) Kearns; parents, Milt and Grace Hardison; grandson, Nathan Kearns; and a half-brother, Glenn Hamilton.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Crandall Funeral Home and a graveside service was held at 11 a.m. at the Evanston City Cemetery on Monday, Feb. 26, followed by a luncheon at the Gateway Grille at the Purple Sage Golf Club.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences can be made at www.crandallfhevanston.com.
