Evelyn Lois (Maddux) Clinger
Evelyn Lois (Maddux) Clinger of Holden, MO passed from this life into God’s hand on June 25, 2025, at the age of 84, with her family at her side.
Evelyn was born February 18, 1941, in Quick City, MO to Harry Maddux and Martha (Atkinson) Maddux. She was raised in Quick City, MO and attended La Tour High School. She married the love of her life Robert “Bob” Clinger June 28, 1958, and moved to Holden, MO where she started their family.
She loved her family and cooked many meals for them. Holiday celebrations were a must at her house as the children grew up and started their own families. A hot dog (weenie) roast on Easter was one of the family’s favorite traditions with dad churning the homemade ice cream and her making awesome chocolate sheet cake. She loved to bowl, fish, play cards and always had a huge garden. With all her family to feed she canned green beans, tomatoes, peppers, corn, and pickles.
Evelyn was the glue that held the family together. She took her family to church to learn about the Lord and taught them to be honest, faithful and good. She truly loved her family and will be missed.
She dedicated her early life to raising her children, she worked outside the home at various times. The most significant career she pursued was getting her beautician license in 1986. This profession was not just a job for her; she felt joy in making others feel beautiful. Evelyn treated all her clients as friends and made many long-lasting relationships.
Evelyn is now reunited with her parents, brothers and sisters and beloved husband Bob.
She is leaves behind her six children, Rita Clinger, Louise Arevalo and husband Robert, Lois Odle and husband Jerry, Diana Calhoun, Robert Clinger and husband Christopher, Mary Riffle and husband Stephen; grandchildren, Christopher and Sarah Arevalo, Adam Christiane) Odle, Andrew (Paula) Odle, Stephen Neuenschwander, Stacey (Ian) Stookey, Victoria and Noah Young, Rebekah and fiancé Azlen Metscher, and Roman Riffle; her great-grandchildren, sister Mary Alice George and many friends and relatives.
Celebration of life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers we ask that you donate to St Croix Hospice in Harrisonville or Rose Hill Baptist Church in La Tour.
