LESLIE JOY EVANS March 23, 1982 to October 7, 2010 MARISA BOND EVANS September 26, 2010 to September 26, 2010 MAC BRODEY EVANS September 26, 2010 to September 26, 2010 Funeral services for Leslie Joy Evans, age 28, and her two children, Mac Brodey Evans and Marisa Bond Evans, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 12, 2010, at the Alameda Church of Christ, 801 East Alameda in Norman, with Rusty Tugman officiating.Leslie Joy Evans joined her Heavenly Father on Thursday, October 7, 2010. She was born on March 23, 1982 to parents, Joy and Alan Bond. Leslie grew up in Yukon, Oklahoma, and graduated from Yukon High School in 2000 and from Southern Nazarene University in 2004 with degrees in psychology and music. Leslie was very involved in music and had a beautiful voice, which she shared with others by singing in her church choirs and at weddings. In March of 2008, Leslie met Mark Evans, which began a beautiful romance. On June 6, 2009, the two married, and Leslie joined Mark's family as mother to his three children, Marli, Marcus, and Manning. They had a beautiful ceremony where they also recognized Melinda, Mark's wife, who had passed away two years earlier. In May 2010, Leslie and Mark were thrilled to learn that she was pregnant, and that excitement doubled when they discovered she was expecting twins. Marisa Bond and Mac Brodey were born on September 26, 2010 and were immediately welcomed into heaven. Though the twins spent very little time on earth, they brought much joy to the entire family, especially to Leslie and Mark.To her parents, Leslie was their little princess. To her brother, Jay, Leslie was his fearless little sister with a head of blonde curls. To her husband, Mark, she was beauty, love and joy. To Mark's children, Leslie was the maternal touch they had been missing and a new song in their hearts. To her in-laws, Leslie was a welcome addition to the family. To Melinda's family, she was a graceful being who fit perfectly in their lives.Leslie was so many things to so many people, but all can agree on one thing: Leslie was easy to love. Her beautiful smile played a part, but the fact is, Leslie exuded love. She loved her family with every moment. She loved her friends with every listening ear she lent. She loved music with every note she hummed. She loved animals with an amazing level of compassion. She loved children with every lesson she taught. She loved sports, especially OU football, with every cheer that escaped her lips. She loved fun with every playful comment and feisty act. And most importantly, she loved the Lord with her life-song.Leslie was easy to love, Leslie exuded love, and to all those who miss her presence on earth, Leslie was love. We thank God for the precious gift of Leslie and rejoice in the knowledge that she is now singing praises to Him in heaven.Leslie is survived by her husband, Mark, of the home; her parents, Alan and Joy Bond of Yukon, Oklahoma; two sons, Marcus Brian Evans and Manning Bryce Evans, of the home; one daughter, Marli Grace Evans, of the home; one brother, Jay Bond, of Oklahoma City; and numerous cousins, aunts and uncles. Leslie was preceded in death by her two children, Marisa Bond Evans and Mac Brodey Evans; her maternal grandparents, Leslie and Mary Callies; her paternal grandparents, Hayden and Frankie Bond; and one sister-in-law, Courtney Bond, on June 24, 2010.Marisa and Mac are survived by their father, Mark, of the home; two brothers, Marcus Brian Evans and Manning Bryce Evans, of the home; one sister, Marli Grace Evans, of the home; maternal grandparents, Alan and Joy Bond, of Yukon, Oklahoma; paternal grandparents: Gary and Sheila Evans, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; and Henry and Julia Watters, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; their Uncle Jay Bond, of Oklahoma City; their uncle and aunt, Jason and Becky Evans, of Toledo, Ohio; and their two cousins, Alex and Aaron Evans, also of Toledo, Ohio; and their uncle and aunt, Mike and Nikki Watters, of Shawnee.Burial for Leslie, Marisa and Mac will conclude in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of the Havenbrook Funeral Home of Norman.The family will greet friends on Monday, October 11, 2010, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, at the Havenbrook Funeral Home, 3401 Havenbrook Street in Norman. Online condolences may be shared at: www.havenbrookfuneralhome.com

Published in The Oklahoman on October 10, 2010