Mrs. Evlyn Skurow

July 9, 1938 - April 11, 2017

Evlyn (Meima) Skurow, age 78, of Crystal River, Florida, died Tuesday, April 11, 2017 in Crystal River, FL. Born in Paterson, New Jersey to Evelyn (Cowan) and John Meima, she came to Crystal River from Columbus, Ohio in 1997. Evlyn worked on the Westmoreland staff and spent 2 years in Vietnam during the Tet Offensive. She retired from the Engineering Department at Ohio State University when she moved to Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnie, her mother, Evelyn, father, John, nephew Drew Tate and "adopted" nephew, Bill McCaffrey. Survivors include her sister, Robbie Kearns, brother-in-law, Jack Kearns, nieces and nephews, Debi (Mike) Cusack, Donald (Terri) Tate, Dennis (Susan) Tate, Dellora (Rick) Norris and David (Dana) Tate as well as many great nieces and great nephews and their families who will miss their "Auntie". At Evlyn's request, no services will be held and the burial next to her husband at The Fountains Memorial Park, will be private. If you would like to celebrate Evlyn's life, she requested that contributions be made to either your local Hospice organization or to Best Friends Animal Society, 5001 Angel Canyon Road, Kanab, UT 84741. In her own words, "Love and Light". Online condolences can be made at www.hooperfuneralhome.com Arrangements are under the direction of the Homosassa Chapel of Hooper Funeral Home & Crematory.