Alta Faye Evans

Alta Faye (Isaacs) Evans, 90, of Visalia, CA, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 27, 2024. Alta was born in Chouteau, Oklahoma, July 24, 1934, to James Estel Isaacs and Grace Isabel (Corley) Isaacs. The family moved to California in 1937. Alta spent 87 years in Visalia and graduated from Visalia High School. She married Lawrence "Jack" Charles Evans on March 1, 1957, 3 weeks after their first date. They were inseparable for 67 years. They had no children, but they mentored many kids who called them "mom and dad". Alta was an intelligent, resourceful, and meticulous person. She worked for Pacific Bell and AT&T, where she worked her way up from a switchboard operator to an engineering estimator. She was honored for her record of 44 years of perfect attendance. She also worked part time as a bookkeeper for the family business, Evans & Evans Real Estate & Construction. Alta and Jack were dedicated Christians and members of the Ivanhoe Pentecostal Church of God for 65 years. Alta served many years as the church secretary and shared her gift of music by playing the piano. Most recently, they were members of the Visalia Nazarene Church. Together, Jack and Alta spent over 30 years working in church missions throughout indigenous communities in the U.S. and abroad. They helped build many churches and homes, and received several awards for their contributions. She loved the adventure and excitement of traveling with Jack, especially to Hawaii. They were very generous, and often took family and friends with them. Alta will be remembered for her love and devotion for her sweetheart, Jack, and for her friendliness, honesty, and hard work. Alta is survived by her brothers, Harley Ray Isaacs and Bruce Lynn "Lennie" Isaacs and her brother-in-law, Bill Evans, and sister-in-law, Florence Evans. Alta was a beloved aunt to Randy, Robert, and Lesa Ann Isaacs, and to Bill Jr., Jeff, and Michael Evans, Marianna Alvarado, Jennifer Lucio, and Elizabeth Evans, and was a great-aunt and great-great aunt to many. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Estel and Grace Isabel Isaacs, her husband, Lawrence "Jack" Evans (died 8/28/24), sisters-in-law, Dorlis Joan "DJ" Isaacs and Joyce Ann Isaacs, great-nephew, James Isaacs, brother-in-law, James Evans, and sister-in-law, Judith Evans. The funeral service will be held on Friday, January 24, 2025 at 3:30 pm, followed by a reception. The viewing will be held prior to the funeral, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. All events will be held at Visalia Nazarene Church, 3333 W. Caldwell Ave., Visalia, CA. There will be no graveside services. Services have been entrusted to Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel. Memorial Tributes and condolences may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard.com.

Alta Faye Evans

July 24, 1934 - December 27, 2024