Evelyn E. Wambolt, 96, of Gering formerly of Maxwell, went home to be with her precious Lord and Savior on January 22, 2019 at Heritage Estates in Gering.

Evelyn was born on August 2, 1922 in Lyman, Ne to Edward and Ethel (Trout) Foster. She was raised at Lyman, NE, and married Henry Wambolt on March 24, 1940. Evelyn along with her husband served God through pastoring churches, Bible Studies, and Bible Club. After their retirement, they continued to serve God at Maranatha Bible Camp for 30 years. Evelyn received her nursing training in Sterling, CO. She enjoyed caring for others through her nursing skills.

Evelyn lived a full life and had many interests such as fishing, gardening, sewing, and homemaking. She was an avid artist, painting many beautiful landscapes.

Survivors include her daughters, Judy Wambolt of Sterling, CO, Ruth (Stan) Mast of Kearney, NE, Esther (Steve) Melroy of Scottsbluff, NE, and Nancy (Scott) Rutherford of Severance, CO; sons, Donald (Georgia) Wambolt of Greeley, CO, and David (Sandy) Wambolt of Meeker, CO; 6 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Hank; sisters, Clara Schanaman, and Florence Green; and an infant sister.

Memorials are suggested to Camp Maranatha for the sponsorship fund and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com . Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 26, 2019 at the Maxwell First Baptist Church with Pastor George Cheek officiating. Burial will follow in the Plainview Cemetery near Maxwell. Book signing will be 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. Friday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.