C. Evan Kinsley

C. Evan Kinsley, 100, North Manchester, IN died at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, October 11, 2012 in Timbercrest Healthcare Center. He was born August 27, 1912 in Hartville, OH to Aaron & Lottie (Carper) Kinsley. He graduated from Manchester College in 1934, received his Master Degree from the University of Wisconsin in 1941 and did advanced studies at Northern Illinois University. Evan was a teacher and principal for 21 years at Mt. Morris (IL) High School. From 1965-67 he and his wife, Lucile, served the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria as educational missionaries. From 1967-1974 he was principal of Franklin Center High School, Franklin Grove, IL and from 1974-1977 he was Director of Placement and Career Development at Manchester College, retiring in 1977. He served as a trustee of Manchester College from 1956-1965. He was a 50+ year member of the Kiwanis Club, member of the North Manchester Shepherds Center, Wabash County Retired Teachers Association and a life member of the National Education Association. On June 25, 1935 he married Lucile I. Buck. She died December 29, 2010. He is survived by three sons, Dale (Cheryll) Kinsley, Lummi Island, WA, Kenneth (Karen) Kinsley, Monticello, MN and Gerald (Cindy) Kinsley, Loves Park, IL; one daughter, Joyce Mann, Chico, CA; one brother, Gene Kinsley, Daytona Beach, FL; one half brother, Keith Pontius, Fairfield Glade, TN; eight grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Two brothers and two sisters are deceased. Memorial service will be November 17, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Timbercrest Chapel, 2201 East Street, North Manchester, IN. The family will receive friends following the service. Pastor Kurt Borgmann will officiate. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Cemetery, Dixon, IL. Arrangements entrusted to McKee Mortuary. 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN . For those who wish to honor the memory of Evan Kinsley, memorial contributions may be made to the Evan & Lucile Kinsley Scholarship Fund at Manchester College, 604 E. College Ave., North Manchester, IN 46962 or Timbercrest Senior Living Community, PO Box 501, North Manchester, IN 46962. To send a private condolence to the Kinsley family, use the Condolence link on the Homepage.