Evan McCombs Obituary

To Anyone who knew Evan,

I'm sure we all get a huge feeling of grief when we hear his name, see a picture, or even remember him with that optimistic smile that has embedded into all of our minds. I understand how fruitless any attempt would be to try to assuage this immense feeling of grief during times like these. I never see him more than two weeks a year in Michillinda, but his departure will be remembered forever. My deepest condolences to Rick, Katrina, and especially Claire, you two were inseperable.

To the McCombs family:

I am a 2001 graduate of Roycemore and I was friends with Evan, Olin, and Faisel. I just want to say that I extend my prayers out to your family and I wish you all well. Evan is in heaven right now smiling down at you and all of his friends. I took a picture with Evan that I have taped up to my wall in loving memory of him. God bless you all. We love you Evan, CJ

Trina, Rick, Claire - sorry for your loss.

No words can say how sad and how wrong this is. My picture is of him endlessly playing with the kids in the waves at Michillinda and then flopping down under the shelter to smile and make eyes at baby Christopher. Evan was a joy.

The moment i saw you i knew it was true,

That I'd love you forever and only love you.

The way you held my hand, the way you made me feel,

You made me feel special, thats how I knew it was real.

How could this be true?

How could this happen to you?

We left last summer, our two hearts apart,

Hoping later on our love would have a new start.

I wish I could call you and tell you how I feel,

I wish you could talk to me and say this isn't real.

I wish you knew I still love you, I wish there was a way,

You left this earth before I had a chance to tell you what i wanted to say.



Yours Forever ~

Love Sophia

I spent only one night with Evan at Drake, but i felt we had a lot in common coming from downtown chicago. He was an amazing young man, and he brought many smiles to many faces. He will be missed...

To the McCombs family:

I offer my deepest sympathies. While I did not know Evan very well, I do know that he was a very nice young man and a joy to be around. He was in several of my classes and brought a smile to my face many a time.

Dear Evan,

You have always been my best buddy in Michigan. A terrible emptiness exists in my heart, as my mind is flooded with memories. I will never forget the one-on-one basketball games, golf, canoe trips, sailing so far out we could barely see the beach, sneaking over to the Michillinda Beach Lodge to play ping-pong and shuffle puck, rodeos at the Double J Ranch, bike riding to the White Duck to buy candy and ice cream, swimming in the lake and roughhousing on the inner tubes, jogging over to Duck Lake to run up and down those massive dunes, weight training on your back porch, eating delicious blueberry pancakes, playing card games and monopoly, watching all those movies in your cottage, looking for the green flash at sunset, and late night beach bonfires.

Michigan will never be the same without you. Your smile and optimistic spirit brought everlasting happiness to everyone around you. You made my time in Michigan so very special, and I will deeply miss you forever.



Love,

Sam Haber

To the McCombs Family,



My heart goes out to you and I hope that you will get through this tragedy. He made a lasting impression his first year at Drake and will be missed on Greek Street.

When I think of Evan, he's always smiling. That's how I remember him. He worked hard, even through the summer, while we were lounging on the hammock or the beach. And while we waited for him to come back from class, I thought that that was admirable. I wasn't sure if I'd have the discipline to stay focused and do homework while up at Michillinda. The past few years he really began to show us who he really was. He was sensitive, tender, passionate and loving, and he wasn't afraid to let us see that. He had an easy-going manner about him and it was easy to get along with him, but he had his tough side too. He was very protective of Claire and while we teased him, we were proud of him for standing up. I suppose I was a little jealous too; I've never had a brother to be protective of me, and it was clear to see how close they were.
Though we are only all together for a short time each year, those precious few days we have are always the best days of the summer. We've grown up together and every one at Michillinda knows that companionship with their gang from the lazy Michillinda days of their youth. I will miss Evan as he was much a part of that scene, but I will remember him with a smile, because when I remember him, he is standing in Michillinda, smiling.

Dear Claire, Katrina and Rick,

your pain and sadness hold the centermost place in our hearts. The friendship between our children and families has been strong for many years. We offer this friendship to you in your times of greatest need. Your sorrow is deep in our hearts, and will be shared by all who knew Evan. Your strength and courage will prevail, the strong family love and support are there for all.

With love,

Janet, Dan, Marissa Rhines

McCombs Family,

Evan was a great friend to me and many others at Drake.He was loved by everyone and will be missed in countless ways. Life will not be the same without him and his caring and loving smile. He will never be forgotten in my heart or memories. As he used to tell me, only the good die young. I am sorry.

I just wanted to say Michillinda won't be the same without Evan, and I'm so sorry this happened. Evan was a great guy, and I've known him since as long as I can remember -- please let me know if there's anything I can do.

Dear Trina, Claire, and Rick,

We are devastated. Our memories are flooded with the things, big and small, that made Evan such a special person. Our hearts are with you.

Love, Sarah McHugh, Janet Self, and John McHugh

To the McCombs family,

My heart is with your family

Life just won't be the same.....



"Evan I loved you like my brother and will always miss you."

Faisel

"One we loved, the loveliest and the best."

Dear Trina, Rick and Claire,

We are so very sorry for your loss and pray that, in time, God's love will help ease your pain.

Love,

Kevin Wodlinger and Jennifer Autry

Dear Katrina, Rick and Claire,

What a devasting and terrible tradegy. Our hearts and prayers go out to you during this extremely difficult time in your lives. May God give you strength during this trying time.



Love,

Gordon, Katie, Jennifer and Sarah

Our hearts go out to the Veerhusen and McCombs families this week, this month and beyond. You have suffered a loss of unspeakable sadness and shock.



Porter & Mary McNeil

and ALL McNeils

Trina & Rick;

This news has just stopped me in my tracks. I didn't know Evan very well, but he cut an unforgettable figure. I'm thinking of you two constantly. Words can't express how sorry I am.

Rick: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. May God be with you all and give you peace.



Debbie Marcordes

Rick, my prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. I pray that the Lord give you and your family strength and direct your steps. Our loved ones remain in our hearts. May peace be with you.



Love Joan Traylor