R. Evelyn (Bechtel) Guyer

R. Evelyn (Bechtel) Guyer, 102, of Martinsburg, formerly of Woodbury, passed away on September 9, 2024 at Homewood in Martinsburg. She was born on June 9, 1922 in Woodbury; daughter of the late Alvan and Elnora (Baker) Bechtel. On December 21, 1940, she was united in marriage to Chester P. “Ted” Guyer; he preceded her in death on June 2, 2006.

Evelyn was a Class of 1939 graduate of Woodbury High School and worked for many years as an egg candler for Agway.  She was a devoted homemaker, always keeping her house neat and orderly, while enjoying hosting many family gatherings.  She was a life-long member of the Curryville Church of the Brethren, utilizing her talents as the church pianist for many years.  Evelyn’s main hobby was quilting.  She kept a full set of quilt frames in her front window, where she quilted quilts for many families in the Cove.  She also quilted with various groups of friends over her lifetime, only giving it up when her loss of vision forced her to retire.

She was preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Shanna Stern and siblings, Luverne, Ivan, Ross, Mabel, and Virginia. Surviving is daughter, Joanne Stern (Dale, dec.) of Martinsburg; son, Chester Guyer (Susan) of Ridgefield, WA; son, Joel Guyer (Dolly) of Richmond, VA; as well as 6 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

Friends will be received on Friday, September 13, 2024 from 10:00AM until the 11:00AM Funeral Service at the Homewood at Martinsburg - Bice Memorial Chapel; Pastor Jerry McCuller officiating. Interment will be in Dry Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions in Evelyn’s name may be made to the Homewood at Martinsburg Benevolent Fund.

Arrangements by Stone Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.; Woodbury.

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