Donn Robert Evanson
OBITUARY
Donn Robert “Rob” Evanson, at the age of 77, passed from this earthly life, surrounded by family, into the arms of his loving Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Rob was born in North Island, California, on October 19, 1948, where he spent his life in southern California, San Diego County, until he retired in 2018 and moved to Texas. He graduated from Mt. Miguel High School in 1966. Rob then graduated with distinction from San Diego State University in 1971 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology with a minor in Psychology.
His professional career started at Dynair Electronics Division. Rob went on to join the aerospace engineering and wireless technology field working at Convair Aircraft Division, General Dynamics, Martin Marietta Astronautics, Qualcomm, Ericsson US and finally retiring from Northrop Grumman in 2018.
Rob’s love for family was his highest priority. In his free time, he enjoyed landscaping, bowling and playing on work softball teams. He was an avid sports fan of the San Diego Padres and the San Diego Chargers.
He is survived by his wife, Darcella Rae Evanson, daughters Gina Polan and Amy Cleland, stepson Eric Blecker, stepdaughter Elise Skomra, and eight grandchildren. His sister, Judy and Ron Matters, and his three nieces, Shelley Dulawan, Cathy Carlyon, Laurie Davila and their families. Rob was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Alfreda Jeanette Evanson, his father, Donald Earl Evanson, his Uncle Bob and Aunt Fannie Loder, and his niece, Cindy Matters.
His remains will be laid to rest at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Cemetery, Pflugerville, Texas. To share a memory or condolences: https://neptunesociety.com/obituaries/