Jeffrey Mcevoy
February 12, 1962 — September 6, 2020
Jeffrey James McEvoy, son of Harold J. and Delores (Swanson) McEvoy, was born February 12, 1962, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Mark's Methodist Church in Council Bluffs.
Jeffrey (Jeff) graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1980. After graduation he worked at the United States Checkbook Co. until 1988. Following his love for music, Jeff started and operated his own DJ service, All That Music Mobile DJ Service, from 1981 until 2007. Jeff and Randi enjoyed operating the DJ service together the last of those seven years. During that time Jeff also created and ran Litho-Ray, Inc. until he started at Mahle Engine Components USA, formerly known as Dana Corporation, in 1992.
During his 28 years at Mahle, Jeff completed the Tool and Die Journeyman program on May 11, 2000 and held the title of Government Certified Tool and Die Journeyman. He continued his education and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Warren National University in 2008.
Jeff and Randi were married April 5, 2003 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan, Iowa. Together, they enjoyed their blended family of six children and seven grandchildren. Jeff enjoyed many activities and hobbies like camping, fishing, watching movies, playing the guitar or doing woodworking and designing fixtures with steel. He was an avid coin collector and a huge Star Trek fan. Jeff's most treasured moments were shared with family. He loved going dancing with Randi, attending his grandkids' events and family get-togethers; he especially enjoyed his yearly "Papa J's Birthday Bowling Bash". Jeff was a very humble man but would brag about his children and grandchildren every chance he could get.
Jeffrey died September 6, 2020, attaining the age of 58 years, 6 months and 25 days. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold J. and Delores McEvoy.
He is survived by his wife Randi McEvoy of Harlan, Iowa; daughters Michelle Plumb (Paul) of Irwin, Iowa; Christie Knudson(Jack) of Irwin, Iowa; Robyn Carter(David Backhaus) of Albert Lea, MN; Rachel Aten(Dave) of Blair, NE; sons Bradley McEvoy(fiancé Glory Brown) of Council Bluffs, Iowa; Matthew McEvoy(fiancé Michelle Harris) of Council Bluffs, IA; Sister Grace Ashdown(Glen) of Wayzata, MN; Grandchildren Alexandria Plumb of Omaha, NE; Hanna Knudson of Irwin, Iowa; Halle Coenen of Missouri Valley, Iowa; Gabriel and Jax Aten of Blair, NE; Braelinn and Brooklyn McEvoy of Council Bluffs, Iowa; Sister-in-law's Vanessa (Allan) Sorensen of Missouri Valley, IA; Jean (Doug) Gross of Defiance, Iowa; Joan (Daniel) Heller of Irwin, Iowa; Brother-in-law's Ronald (Rhonda) Nordby of Missouri Valley, Iowa; Don Francisco of Anderson, MO; Timothy (Joanna) Williams of Council Bluffs, Iowa; Douglas Williams of Omaha, NE; Father and Mother-in-law Lloyd and Rosalie Williams of Missouri Valley, Iowa; Aunt Janice (Dick) Holtz of Walnut, Iowa; Uncle Darwin (Lynn) Swanson of Elk Horn, Iowa; and a host of friends and family.
Jeffrey (Jeff) graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1980. After graduation he worked at the United States Checkbook Co. until 1988. Following his love for music, Jeff started and operated his own DJ service, All That Music Mobile DJ Service, from 1981 until 2007. Jeff and Randi enjoyed operating the DJ service together the last of those seven years. During that time Jeff also created and ran Litho-Ray, Inc. until he started at Mahle Engine Components USA, formerly known as Dana Corporation, in 1992.
During his 28 years at Mahle, Jeff completed the Tool and Die Journeyman program on May 11, 2000 and held the title of Government Certified Tool and Die Journeyman. He continued his education and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Warren National University in 2008.
Jeff and Randi were married April 5, 2003 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan, Iowa. Together, they enjoyed their blended family of six children and seven grandchildren. Jeff enjoyed many activities and hobbies like camping, fishing, watching movies, playing the guitar or doing woodworking and designing fixtures with steel. He was an avid coin collector and a huge Star Trek fan. Jeff's most treasured moments were shared with family. He loved going dancing with Randi, attending his grandkids' events and family get-togethers; he especially enjoyed his yearly "Papa J's Birthday Bowling Bash". Jeff was a very humble man but would brag about his children and grandchildren every chance he could get.
Jeffrey died September 6, 2020, attaining the age of 58 years, 6 months and 25 days. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold J. and Delores McEvoy.
He is survived by his wife Randi McEvoy of Harlan, Iowa; daughters Michelle Plumb (Paul) of Irwin, Iowa; Christie Knudson(Jack) of Irwin, Iowa; Robyn Carter(David Backhaus) of Albert Lea, MN; Rachel Aten(Dave) of Blair, NE; sons Bradley McEvoy(fiancé Glory Brown) of Council Bluffs, Iowa; Matthew McEvoy(fiancé Michelle Harris) of Council Bluffs, IA; Sister Grace Ashdown(Glen) of Wayzata, MN; Grandchildren Alexandria Plumb of Omaha, NE; Hanna Knudson of Irwin, Iowa; Halle Coenen of Missouri Valley, Iowa; Gabriel and Jax Aten of Blair, NE; Braelinn and Brooklyn McEvoy of Council Bluffs, Iowa; Sister-in-law's Vanessa (Allan) Sorensen of Missouri Valley, IA; Jean (Doug) Gross of Defiance, Iowa; Joan (Daniel) Heller of Irwin, Iowa; Brother-in-law's Ronald (Rhonda) Nordby of Missouri Valley, Iowa; Don Francisco of Anderson, MO; Timothy (Joanna) Williams of Council Bluffs, Iowa; Douglas Williams of Omaha, NE; Father and Mother-in-law Lloyd and Rosalie Williams of Missouri Valley, Iowa; Aunt Janice (Dick) Holtz of Walnut, Iowa; Uncle Darwin (Lynn) Swanson of Elk Horn, Iowa; and a host of friends and family.
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