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Edward Martin “Ted” Evans, Jr.

October 8, 1934- December 12, 2020

Edward Martin “Ted” Evans, 86, of Solomons, MD died on December 12, 2020. He was born on October 8, 1934 in Milwaukee, WI and adopted at birth by Edward M Evans Sr. His early life was spent in Huntington, WV.  During his school years he moved several times between there and the Buffalo, NY area. Upon graduation from high school in 1952 he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. While stationed at MCB Quantico, VA he met Audrey Mae Bowen, who was then working for the FBI in Washington, DC.  They married on June 11, 1955 and upon his honorable discharge moved to Audrey’s home in Calvert County, where they remained for their lifetime.

In 1956 he became a Maryland State Trooper, with an early assignment to the Prince Frederick Detachment for some eight years. The rest of his career was spent in various staff and command positions across the State, including Barrack Commander, Planning and Research, Chief, Field Operations Bureau, and Deputy Superintendent. He retired in 1986 after a respected 30-year career.

After retirement he had a second career as a field representative for Owen Jones, Real Estate Appraisals.

In 1987 Audrey and Ted purchased an older home on Saint John’s Creek in Dowell. After over a year of tearing down, rebuilding, and remodeling, they finally had their dream home. A place where they, their family, and friends, could enjoy crabbing, boating, gatherings, and all the other joys of living on the water.

Ted loved his family and friends and enjoyed every moment spent with them. He especially looked forward to annual family vacations to Nags Head, NC, referring to them as the best week of the year.  Other favorites were day trips with his local friends for lunch outings and the monthly retired Trooper breakfast. Ted was an avid reader of history and pop culture frequently quizzing his grandchildren on current events and modern technology.

He is survived by his children, Mike Evans (Susan), Tim Evans, Kathy Evans, Patty Castillo (Rory).  Eight grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren, sister Mary Hustead (Don), brothers John Patrick Evans (Carol), Michael Evans (Bruce), and Paul Evans. Recently discovered half siblings, Karen, John, Kyle, Todd, and Bonnie from Milwaukee, WI.

He was predeceased by his wife, his father, three stepmother, and two half-brothers (Larry & Lee)

His remains will be interred with those of his wife at Asbury Methodist Cemetery, Barstow, MD

A celebration of life will take place at a later time when Covid restrictions permit.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to MSPAA Memorial Fund, Jack Howard, 1750 South Plantation Drive, Dunkirk, MD 20754.

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    William and Darlene Bowen
    14 Dec 2020
    10:47am

    Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to your entire family. He was a wonderful person and will be missed by many. William and Darlene

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    Prince Frederick
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    Maryland
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    Jeanine Burkman
    14 Dec 2020
    11:51am

    Mike, Tim, Kathy, and Patty,
    I’m so sorry for the loss of your father. Ted was always friendly and would always stop and chat when he saw someone he knew. You can take solace in knowing he and your mother are reunited in Heaven.
    May the Lord bring you strength and comfort in the days ahead.
    Always,
    Jeanine Burkman

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    Bothell
    State
    Washington
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    Melissa McCormick
    14 Dec 2020
    1:16pm

    How very saddened I was to hear about Ted. I know that he was a very respected man by many people. I thought the world of both he and Audrey. Please know that I am thinking of his family. God Bless.

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    Solomons
    State
    MD
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    Bill Cummings
    14 Dec 2020
    5:28pm

    To the Evans family: We are so sorry to hear of the Colonel’s passing. He was a great trooper, leader, and friend. He never forgot his roots as a Marine and a Maryland State Policeman. He led by example and he always kept his troops protected and professional. The Colonel will forever be missed by all who knew him. RIP Colonel, we have you covered.

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    Marana
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    Sharon Lucas
    14 Dec 2020
    5:35pm

    Nothing but the most respect for this man, who was a fine fine trooper and public servent for 30yrs. He was the father and grandfather of law officers and was very proud of them. He has gone to join miss Audrey in heaven, Ed and Fish’s condolences to his family. R.I.P. TED.

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    ST.LEONARD
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    MD
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    Eddie Buckmaster
    14 Dec 2020
    8:34pm

    Mike, Timmy, Kathy, and Patty, sorry for your loss. He was a great person and friend to a lot of people.

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    Owings
    State
    Md
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    Raymond J. Clasing, Sr.
    15 Dec 2020
    10:34am

    I am saddened to learn of Lt. Colonel Evans’ passing. He was indeed one of Maryland’s Finest. My sympathy to the entire Evans family. May God give you comfort in this time of loss.

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    Forest Hill
    State
    Maryland
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    Robert Titus
    16 Dec 2020
    12:06pm

    Colonel Evans was truly an Officer and a Gentleman.
    May the Lord bring comfort and peace to the Evans family.

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    Mechanicsville
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    MD
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    Dave Diehl
    16 Dec 2020
    12:39pm

    I worked under Col Evans from the time he was a Barrack Commander at the Waldorf Barrack. I always found him to be a person devoting 100% of his effort to the job. I admired him as a boss and fellow Trooper and he always returned the respect to me which I gave to him. I also enjoyed working with son Mike after he graduated from the Academy. I was very sadden to hear of his passing and offer condolences to his family. He was a real treasure to the MSP.

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    Mechanicsville
    State
    MD
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    Clarke Rawlings
    16 Dec 2020
    1:14pm

    Lifelong friend. He worked with my Mom at the old Sheriffs office, years ago. Great guy. RIP, my friend.

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    Prince Frederick
    State
    Md
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    Mike Phipps
    17 Dec 2020
    9:18pm

    Mike, Timmy, Kathy, Patty and families, so sorry to hear about your dad. Thoughts and prayers…

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    Owings
    State
    Maryland
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    The Greenlee Family
    17 Dec 2020
    9:25pm

    To The Evan’s Family:

    We are sorry for the loss of your father. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to your entire family.

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    Calvert County
    State
    Maryland
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    Sharon Hudson
    18 Dec 2020
    9:20am

    We send our condolences to the whole family. He was a wonderful man and was always very nice . We send prayers to the family.
    Virtual Hugs,
    Wayne and Sharon Hudson

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    Port Republic
    State
    MD
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    Joe Mihm
    18 Dec 2020
    10:20am

    I first got to know Col. Evans some 55 years ago when I was transferred from the Waldorf Maryland State Police Barrack to the Prince Frederick Detachment which he was in charge of. Col. Evans was an excellent Trooper, tireless worker, outstanding leader and a strong believer in his convictions. His integrity was above reproach. Colonel you will be missed, rest in peace.Deale

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    Deale
    State
    MD
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    Robert & Barbara Short
    18 Dec 2020
    2:36pm

    Sending our thoughts and prayers to his family. Ted was a good guy and he will be missed.

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    Prince Frederick
    State
    Maryland
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    Colonel David B. Mitchell, Ret.
    19 Dec 2020
    10:25am

    Truly Maryland’s Finest! Thanks for your wisdom and guidance over the years. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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    Centreville
    State
    MD
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    Paula Kohlhaas Miller
    19 Dec 2020
    7:34pm

    Truly the best of the best!
    Colonel Evans may you rest peacefully and thank you for your fine example of professionalism and integrity.
    Until we meet again.

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    Bakersfield
    State
    CA
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    Orval Lee Bowen
    21 Jan 2021
    10:18am

    Cathy,Mike,Tim,Patty and family,
    Ted was one of the good guys. A great friend for 60 years. We had many good laughs together.
    He was not supposed to die before me but I guess he didn’t get the memo.
    So Ted save all the good heavenly stories for me. You are missed.

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    Bluffton
    State
    SC
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    William and Darlene Bowen
    14 Dec 2020
    10:47am

    Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to your entire family. He was a wonderful person and will be missed by many. William and Darlene

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    City
    Prince Frederick
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Jeanine Burkman
    14 Dec 2020
    11:51am

    Mike, Tim, Kathy, and Patty,
    I’m so sorry for the loss of your father. Ted was always friendly and would always stop and chat when he saw someone he knew. You can take solace in knowing he and your mother are reunited in Heaven.
    May the Lord bring you strength and comfort in the days ahead.
    Always,
    Jeanine Burkman

    save
    City
    Bothell
    State
    Washington
    Reply
    Melissa McCormick
    14 Dec 2020
    1:16pm

    How very saddened I was to hear about Ted. I know that he was a very respected man by many people. I thought the world of both he and Audrey. Please know that I am thinking of his family. God Bless.

    save
    City
    Solomons
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Bill Cummings
    14 Dec 2020
    5:28pm

    To the Evans family: We are so sorry to hear of the Colonel’s passing. He was a great trooper, leader, and friend. He never forgot his roots as a Marine and a Maryland State Policeman. He led by example and he always kept his troops protected and professional. The Colonel will forever be missed by all who knew him. RIP Colonel, we have you covered.

    save
    City
    Marana
    State
    AZ
    Reply
    Sharon Lucas
    14 Dec 2020
    5:35pm

    Nothing but the most respect for this man, who was a fine fine trooper and public servent for 30yrs. He was the father and grandfather of law officers and was very proud of them. He has gone to join miss Audrey in heaven, Ed and Fish’s condolences to his family. R.I.P. TED.

    save
    City
    ST.LEONARD
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Eddie Buckmaster
    14 Dec 2020
    8:34pm

    Mike, Timmy, Kathy, and Patty, sorry for your loss. He was a great person and friend to a lot of people.

    save
    City
    Owings
    State
    Md
    Reply
    Raymond J. Clasing, Sr.
    15 Dec 2020
    10:34am

    I am saddened to learn of Lt. Colonel Evans’ passing. He was indeed one of Maryland’s Finest. My sympathy to the entire Evans family. May God give you comfort in this time of loss.

    save
    City
    Forest Hill
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Robert Titus
    16 Dec 2020
    12:06pm

    Colonel Evans was truly an Officer and a Gentleman.
    May the Lord bring comfort and peace to the Evans family.

    save
    City
    Mechanicsville
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Dave Diehl
    16 Dec 2020
    12:39pm

    I worked under Col Evans from the time he was a Barrack Commander at the Waldorf Barrack. I always found him to be a person devoting 100% of his effort to the job. I admired him as a boss and fellow Trooper and he always returned the respect to me which I gave to him. I also enjoyed working with son Mike after he graduated from the Academy. I was very sadden to hear of his passing and offer condolences to his family. He was a real treasure to the MSP.

    save
    City
    Mechanicsville
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Clarke Rawlings
    16 Dec 2020
    1:14pm

    Lifelong friend. He worked with my Mom at the old Sheriffs office, years ago. Great guy. RIP, my friend.

    save
    City
    Prince Frederick
    State
    Md
    Reply
    Mike Phipps
    17 Dec 2020
    9:18pm

    Mike, Timmy, Kathy, Patty and families, so sorry to hear about your dad. Thoughts and prayers…

    save
    City
    Owings
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    The Greenlee Family
    17 Dec 2020
    9:25pm

    To The Evan’s Family:

    We are sorry for the loss of your father. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to your entire family.

    save
    City
    Calvert County
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Sharon Hudson
    18 Dec 2020
    9:20am

    We send our condolences to the whole family. He was a wonderful man and was always very nice . We send prayers to the family.
    Virtual Hugs,
    Wayne and Sharon Hudson

    save
    City
    Port Republic
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Joe Mihm
    18 Dec 2020
    10:20am

    I first got to know Col. Evans some 55 years ago when I was transferred from the Waldorf Maryland State Police Barrack to the Prince Frederick Detachment which he was in charge of. Col. Evans was an excellent Trooper, tireless worker, outstanding leader and a strong believer in his convictions. His integrity was above reproach. Colonel you will be missed, rest in peace.Deale

    save
    City
    Deale
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Robert & Barbara Short
    18 Dec 2020
    2:36pm

    Sending our thoughts and prayers to his family. Ted was a good guy and he will be missed.

    save
    City
    Prince Frederick
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Colonel David B. Mitchell, Ret.
    19 Dec 2020
    10:25am

    Truly Maryland’s Finest! Thanks for your wisdom and guidance over the years. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

    save
    City
    Centreville
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Paula Kohlhaas Miller
    19 Dec 2020
    7:34pm

    Truly the best of the best!
    Colonel Evans may you rest peacefully and thank you for your fine example of professionalism and integrity.
    Until we meet again.

    save
    City
    Bakersfield
    State
    CA
    Reply
    Orval Lee Bowen
    21 Jan 2021
    10:18am

    Cathy,Mike,Tim,Patty and family,
    Ted was one of the good guys. A great friend for 60 years. We had many good laughs together.
    He was not supposed to die before me but I guess he didn’t get the memo.
    So Ted save all the good heavenly stories for me. You are missed.

    save
    City
    Bluffton
    State
    SC
    Reply

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