Barbara (Rau) Evans

Barbara Jean (Rau) Evans, 89, died on Dec. 24, 2012 at the Monte Vista Grove Home in Pasadena, Calif. Barbara was born in West Branch to the late Thomas P. and Florence (Cooper) Rau on June 28, 1923. She attended West Branch schools, graduating from West Branch High School in 1940. Barbara stayed in West Branch and worked with D.B. McDowell, M.D., until he went into the Army. She later moved to Arizona and worked in the medical field, eventually relocating to Pasadena to become manager of a cancer clinic. In California, she met and married Edward R. Evans, M.D., and worked with him in his medical office until his retirement. Barbara loved traveling, and she and Edward made many memorable trips to faraway places. She is survived by her sister, Margaret “Dee Dee” (Rau) Cox; her nieces, Barbara Cox Miras and Margaret Cox; and grandnieces, Beverly and Erika Miras. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward; and her parents. No matter where Barbara went, Michigan, and West Branch in particular, remained her “home” and her great love. Now, in accordance with her wishes, Barbara will be buried at Brookside Cemetery near her parents in the family plot. A Graveside service will be held, Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 10:00 AM at the Brookside Cemetery.