John A. Evans, 89, died on March 22, 2021 in Roseburg, Oregon. He was the husband of Bette R. Evans. They shared 61 years of marriage together until Bette's death in 2014. Born in Gates, Oregon, John was the son of William and Frances (Turner ) Evans. After serving in the Air Force during the Korean War , he worked in the family lumber business, then attended University of Oregon and graduated with honors in Accounting. He spent the remainder of his career serving as a Certified Public Acco untant in Roseburg. John was recently inducted as a lifetime member of the Oregon Society of Certified Public Accountant s , an organization he belonged to for more than 55 years. He also served his community as a Rotarian, and as a board member of multiple organizations, including Douglas Community Hospital and Umpqua Savings and Loan. John spent many decades golfing as a member of both Roseburg Country Club and Oak Hills Golf Club. He will be remembered for his family leadership, kindness, independence, in telligence, and his love of a good steak dinner. John is survived by his daughter, Chally Kruse (Denny), grandsons Griffen Kruse (Jennifer) and Evan Kruse (Andrea) and great grandchildren Owen, Audrey, Bennett, Elliott and Jordyn. He is also survived by hi s brother Bill Evans and nieces Glenda (Johnson) Powell and Sue (Evans) Locke. The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to Dr. William Townsend and his staff, Roseburg Community Cancer Center, and Amedisys Hospice (Dr. T, Denise, Donna, Corina, Jennife r, Sandy, Mindy, Tammy, Emily, and Yvette), Bonnie Gordon and kind neighbors Tom and Sharon Goecke and Helen Boudreau. It takes a village. A private service and interment at the National Cemetery in Roseburg, Oregon will be held. Memorial donations may be made to the Roseburg Community Cancer Center.