Rickey A. "Rick" Eveland, age 66 of Paris, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at his home. He was born January 11, 1953, in Baldwin, the son of Clyde and Gerthene (Cole) Eveland. Rick served his country honorably in the United States Army in Germany during the Vietnam Era. He was united in marriage to Susan Witt at the Woodville Church on July 2, 1977, and together they raised their family in Paris. Rick was a lifelong musician. He was a talented carpenter and handyman, and enjoyed nature. Rickey loved his grandchildren and spending time with them. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Susan Eveland of Paris; two children, Sarah (David) Jehnzen of Rockford and Todd (Tiffany) Eveland of Paris; seven grandchildren, Brady and Ainsley Jehnzen; Taylor, Trent, Cayte, and Cheyne Eveland and Cheyenne Afton; three sisters, Pauline (Gerald) Lofquist of Caledonia, Darlene Vaughn of Big Rapids, and Rennell (Gary) Rasmussen of Big Rapids; four brothers, Nelson (Joyce) of Paris, Donald (Brenda) of Paris, Jason of Big Rapids, and Kalen (Karla) of Grand Rapids; three sisters-in-law, Joyce, Kate, and Nancy; one brother-in-law, Richard; mother-in-law, Betty Witt Goldammer of Big Rapids; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews; and his special dog, Gus. Rickey was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Clyde D., Merle "Mike", and Claude "Lowen"; and two sisters, Judy Vandewater-Buber and Aundria "Andie" Graham. A celebration of life will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, November 10, 2019 at the Green Township Hall in Paris. Memorial contributions may be made in Rickeys name to the family to help with expenses. Arrangements and care entrusted to the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids. Share a memory or leave a condolence for the family by clicking the guestbook tab at www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com Celebration of Life Sunday, November 10, 2019 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Green Township Hall 21431 Northland Drive Paris,MI 49338