Terry Lee Evans

Terry L. Evans, 76, of Salt Lake City, passed away peacefully March 1, 2025 at The Auberge at Aspen Park after a long illness. He was born August 21, 1948, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Lee and Harriet Evans. His fondest childhood memories were playing with friends on Pierpont avenue, teasing his little sister, Pam, relentlessly and picking strawberries in Salina, CA. He had a wry sense of humor, never missing an opportunity to make light of even serious situations. In fact, he enjoyed smiling so much that he won a dimple contest at a local department store as a boy.
He was a devout Catholic, dedicated to his faith throughout his entire life. He attended Kearns Saint Ann School, where one teacher in particular made a profound impact and was so special to him, Sister Kathleen Daley. She left a lifelong impression and they remained in contact his entire life. He graduated from Judge Memorial High School in 1966, earning a letter in wrestling and held the proud title of “Big T” as the football manager; he was too tall and skinny to actually play. He married Kathy Kasmer in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, they were married 50 years. Together they had six children, of whom he was very proud. He loved St. Ann’s community serving whereever he could, he was a part of the Men’s Club, Bereavement Committee, and his favorite of all: being the greeter/usher, a role he did not take lightly. He made so many wonderful memories and countless friendships with his Parish.
He graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in accounting in 1970. He dedicated 40 years as a Field Auditor for the Department of Workforce services. He loved re-telling stories of his years spent on his field trips to Vernal, Panguitch and Richfield.  He loved his work family, and the memories they created. After he retired he became President of  the TYRA club and looked forward to the monthly get togethers at Chuck-a-Rama.
Family was everything to Terry. Always being his children and grandchildren’s number one fan, he never missed a thing. His love, support, and encouragement were endless. One of his many joys in his life was attending all of his children and grandchildren’s events.
Terry was an avid sports fan. Always a fair weather fan, however, he remained loyal to the Yankees, Raiders, and Lakers. He bled red and loved his Utah Utes. He especially enjoyed University of Utah basketball games and sharing a big bucket of popcorn with whoever he was with. His passion for the Utes grew even larger when his son, Casey, played for the University of Utah football team. Something he was so proud of. His favorite local high school team was the Olympus Titans, a school which all six of his children graduated from and he spent much of his life attending sporting events for his children and grandson, Jack.
He was an avid fisherman and loved to share that with his family from a very young age. He also enjoyed camping, coin collecting, chess (his trick to winning is to never stop attacking), time spent in Millcreek Canyon, backyard family bbqs, playing pool and yard work. He was the ultimate fixer/handy man, his motto being “Putting something back together is just as hard as fixing it, so pay attention when taking it apart.”
Terry is survived by his wife Kathy; two beautiful daughters, Alison and  Lindsay (Colton);  four strong sons, Jeffery (Terri), Michael (Crystal), Brian (Julia) and Casey (Amy); nine incredible grandchildren, Samantha, Connor, Sydney, Jack, Lincoln, Elle, Kaden, Finn, and Emma; his sister, Pamela and his nephew, Craig. Preceded in death by his father, mother, and sister, Jeanette.
A viewing will be on Friday, March 7th from 7-9 PM at St Ann Catholic Church, 450 east 2100 south, Salt Lake City, where recitation of the holy rosary will begin at 8:00. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, March 8th at 11:00 AM, also at St Ann. Interment to follow at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 4th Ave and “T” street.