Evelyn Evans, a 45-year resident of California and 15-year resident of Joshua Tree, died March 6, 2009. She was 78 years old. The daughter of Albert James and Daisy (Dix) James, she was born May 11, 1930. Mrs. Evans worked as a caregiver for 14 years before she retired. She is survived by sister Joyce Scot of Morongo Valley; son and daughter-in-law John and Debbie Evans of La Palma; daughter and son-in-law David and Linda Poindexter of Yucca Valley; nine grandchildren, including grandson and granddaughter-in-law Sgt. Corey and Monica Poindexter of Twentynine Palms and granddaughters Cassie Poindexter of San Diego and Jennifer Evans of La Habra; and nine great-grandchildren. A service will be held at 2 p.m. March 15 at Skyview Chapel in Joshua Tree, with Pastor Abe Casiano of Sky View Chapel officiating.