Evelyn L. Anslow

Line up the chorus; strike up the band, a soldier is coming home. Evelyn L. Anslow, 95, of Dover went to meet her Savior on Monday, May 16, 2022 where she was reunited with family and friends.

She was born on August 23, 1926 in New Philadelphia and was a daughter of the late Frank and Winifred Davis Swihart. Evelyn was also preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Rev. Larry Anslow; son, Barry Anslow; daughter, Lauren Anslow; brother, Charles Swihart; sisters, Wanda Clark, Theda Lawrence and Alice Pepper.

Evelyn served as a waitress at the Dutch Oven in New Philadelphia, volunteered her time baking pies for Rosalie’s in Strasburg, and was best known for being the associate pastor at Bethel Chapel in Dover where she sang and preached up until three weeks ago. In addition to being a member of the church, she was also a member of the Women’s Rejoice Group. Evelyn loved crocheting, and every year she would sell her towels to earn enough money to stay in Myrtle Beach for a month. She also enjoyed fishing, playing cards and roller skating at Columbia Skateland, something she did well into her 70’s.

A wonderful and loving mother and grandmother, Evelyn will be sadly missed by her children, Larry Anslow of Bealsville, Garry (Patty) Anslow of Virginia, Kevin Anslow of Dover; daughter in law, Barb Anslow of Strasburg; former daughter in law, Carolyn McGinnis of Bealsville; her personal assistant, Geri Barrick of Dover; 11 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, six great-great grandchildren; her “adopted” children, Richard Minger of Sebring, Michael Crooks of Bealsville, Brad Malcuit, John (Sherry) Forbes both of Strasburg, George (Mary) Baumgardner of Bolivar, Anita Yoder of Beach City; and many nieces, nephews, friends and extended family.

A service celebrating Evelyn’s life will be held on Thursday, May 19th starting at noon in the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home and Crematory at 140 South Bodmer Ave., Strasburg with her son, Kevin Anslow officiating. Interment will be in the East Avenue Cemetery at New Philadelphia. The family will be greeting friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 10 am until the start of services at noon. Those wishing to express their fondest memories of Evelyn may do so by visiting the online obituaries link on the funeral home’s website.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Bethel Chapel Missions Fund at 7239 Eberhart Rd. NW, Dover, Ohio 44622.