Evelyn was well known by all as “Tootie” Marcum. She passed away in her home the morning of Jan. 12, 2024.
Tootie is survived by son, Scott Marcum; sister, Nila Simms; and brother, Pat Simms.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob; her son, John; and her daughter, Beth Marcum.
Tootie was born in Omak, Washington during the Great Depression. The family moved to Holden, Washington in 1938 where her father got a job working in the coal mines.
When she was in the sixth grade, the family got to move into a home with electricity and indoor plumbing. Tootie graduated from Chelan High School because there was no high school in Omak. Her mother found a home in Chelan, Washington where they could live while Tootie attended classes.
She met Bob Marcum and fell in love. Then he went off to war while she was finishing high school.
Her senior year, Bob returned from World War II in the Pacific. They skiied and skiied and decided at 18 and 20 it was time to marry. They were married 71 years.
They stayed in Chelan for five years, then decided to see the country. They traveled to Los Angeles, California and worked their way north.
They landed in Silverton, Oregon in Bob’s search for work. They fell in love with Silverton and stayed. Tootie worked as a secretary, waitress, and teacher’s assistant.
They adopted twin boys, and then a girl to round out the family.
Bob and Tootie were long time members of Silverton First Christian Church, and very active at volunteering. Tootie taught children’s music in Sunday School for 40 years and was always quick to volunteer for special projects. She had a heart of gold and sincerely loved countless people she met through her busy life.
Services will be held Saturday, Feb. 24 at 2 p.m. at First Christian Church in Silverton. Donations are welcome to First Christian Church of Silverton. Arrangements by Unger Funeral Chapel.
