Gerald Barton "G.B." Evans

GERALD BARTON "G.B." EVANS Gerald Barton "G.B." Evans was born October 24, 1918 in Dewey, Okla. the son of Estel J. and Zora (Offett) Evans. He passed away on Monday, April 8, 2013 at Vista Grande Inn at the age of 94. G.B. worked for Honolulu and Shell Oil Companies for many years. He founded and operated Hybon Engineering. A rock hound at heart, G.B. was a lifelong member of the Midland Gem and Mineral Society. He also belonged to Royal Neighbors. G.B. and Ruby Evans were longtime friends with Gerri Sanchez and her husband. After both losing their spouses, G.B. and Gerri were married and shared a loving, caring relationship. Surviving G.B. are his wife, Gerri Sanchez Evans of Cortez; his children, Barton Dale Evans and wife, Maya of Midland, Tex., Larry Sanchez and wife, Sharon of Cortez, Sherri Wright of Cortez, and Merri Sanchez of Broomfield, Colo.; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; and his daughter-in-law, Jean Evans of Plano, Tex. G.B. was preceded in death by his parents; by his first wife, Ruby Evans; by his son, Duane Evans; and by two brothers and two sisters. Cremation has taken place and services will be held at a later date.