Evelyn Hathaway, age 88, passed away Tuesday. She was born in Pratt, Kansas to Cleveland Sylvester and Burliegh Frances (Lane) Hinshaw.

She married Ted Hathaway on November 25, 1947 after they met in Salem. They lived in Sweet Home and raised a son and daughter. She and her husband owned and operated a Pack Sac business for 20 years.

Evelyn moved to The Oaks in May of 2008. She belonged to a pinnochle group for many years. She loved to sew and crochet. She was an Eastern Star.

Evelyn Hathaway

Evelyn is survived by daughter, Joan Hathaway of Albany; son, Eric Hathaway of Sweet Home; brothers, Howard Hinshaw of Lebanon and Oliver Hinshaw of Eugene; five grandchildren; nine great granchildren; and one great, great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her spouse, Ted Hathaway, December 28, 2002; sisters, Mildred Norris in 2003, Frances Fisher in 1996, and Charolette Bates in 2004; and brother, Mac Hinshaw in 1996.

A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 4, at The Oaks in Lebanon, followed by a potluck. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling services.