Evelyn Howard-Mayersky passed away peacefully after a series of illnesses on the evening of 24 September 2015. She was able to communicate to family present that she loved them. It was a pleasure to experience the love and friendship of Evelyn who exuded a true zest for life. Growing up in Scotland, she never forgot her proud roots, love of history or her dearest friend Brenda. As a young woman, she immigrated to the United States to forge a new life and became a proud citizen. For 30 years she lived in San Francisco, a city she adored for its cosmopolitan tastes. In 1988 she moved to Jacksonville, Oregon and fell in love forever with its wonderful community and the unmatched natural beauty of the Rogue Valley. Most of all, she loved her family and friends and adored being surrounded by her beloved dogs. She was a lifelong reader who could become immersed in a good book. She had a wonderful curiosity about the world and never ceased to seek better insight into a new topic. She is survived by her son, Colonel (Ret) Bart Howard, grandsons, 2nd LT Connor, Aiden and Liam; husband Lou and daughter-in-law Michal. She was preceded in death by her beloved late husband Thomas “Bart” Howard. She would ask that you donate to a charity such as the Southern Oregon Humane Society. A remembrance will be held on October 2nd at 2:00pm at the Jacksonville Cemetery.