Evelyn M. Soliday

Evelyn Soliday, 68, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 16, 2012. Evelyn, known to many as "Evie,” was born in Green Point, northern Lebanon County, in 1944. Evelyn attended Northern Lebanon High School and graduated in 1962. Shortly after, she married the love of her life, Richard Soliday, whom she began dating on Valentine’s Day 1959. Evie, known interchangeably as both mom and Nana, was the foundation of our family and possessed a joie de vivre that permeated all moments as she relished life’s simple pleasures: sunsets, a bike ride, a drive in her red Thunderbird or a walk on the beach collecting seashells. A vibrant, witty and beautiful woman, she possessed a strong sense of spirit and independence that inspired her daughters, grandchildren, friends and colleagues. Evie was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on April 18, 2012. Her fight was a valiant one filled with hope, faith, and a resounding and infallible strength that persevered until the moment of her passing. During her battle with pancreatic cancer she committed her efforts to consciously celebrating a life she thoughtfully composed over the course of her 68 years. Every simple moment was appreciated and most importantly, time spent with her children and grandchildren was priceless. Evie and Richard celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in October, just 6 months after her diagnosis. Shortly after, Evie lost her battle with this horrendous disease. Their love was enduring, timeless and epitomized a romance rarely seen. Though Evelyn's primary commitment was her family, she achieved personal success in a professional banking career for more than 25 years. For many years she served in numerous capacities for Lebanon Valley National Bank but ultimately retired from Fulton Bank as a manager and Assistant Vice President. During this time she served as an ambassador to local organizations, advocating for interests on behalf of her community, such as the Lebanon Rescue Mission, Lebanon Chamber of Commerce and The Community of Lebanon Association. Through her volunteer commitments she was introduced to and developed a lifelong passion for golf and travel. Evie was happiest when surrounded by the lush greens of favored golf courses in her second home, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and while spending time with her children and grandchildren. She prized her 2002 Thunderbird, a well-deserved gift she gave herself and a perfect medium to enjoy the life she loved. A simple drive on a beautiful fall day or a warm summer evening with the love of her life was a gift beyond measure. Conservative on first appearance, and refined and graceful by definition, Evie was the first to pull out her change for a night of poker, to play the horses or plan a trip around an itinerary of winery visits. Evie is survived by her husband Richard, her daughter Dawn (Soliday) Zimmerman, husband Jeff Zimmerman and grandchildren Noah and Noelle; and daughter Nicole Soliday and grandchildren Nicola and Cian. She is also survived by a sister, Patricia (Engle) Rutter. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday November 20, 2012 at 1PM from the Kreamer Funeral Home & Crematory 618 E. Main St. Annville. Interment will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. There will be a visitation from 12-1PM prior to the service at the funeral home. In her honor, we ask that you lift a glass and toast to her spirit and zest for life, but remember to take your poker proceeds and in lieu of flowers donate to her personal pancreatic cancer awareness fund. Our goal is to encourage your contribution to a cause dedicated to eliminating the pain and sacrifice demanded of our mother, so that others will one day live without the fear of this diagnosis. We love you, Nana! Noah, Noelle, Nicola and Cian To donate, please visit Evelyn’s personal memory page at: http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/evelyn-soliday/KeeptheMemoryAlive PDF Printable Version