Obituary for Evelyn Kinghorn

Evelyn Blanche (Gray) Kinghorn, 98, formerly of Osseo, Minnesota left us peacefully January 11, 2025, with her husband by her side.

Born October 5, 1926 in Anoka, Minnesota and grew up on the family potato farm in Brooklyn Center,Minnesota. Evelyn was the only daughter of Neil and Blanche Gray, and the sister of Wesley and Howard Gray.

November 12, 1946 Evelyn married Loren Kinghorn, Jr. They shared 78 years of marriage and were blessed with 3 children, 6 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren

Evelyn is survived by her husband, Loren; son, Marvin Kinghorn; daughters, Pat (Gerald) Mueller and Bev Folwarski; as well as granddaughters, Jennifer (Scott) Koenig,Jaime (Chris) Goller, Suzanne (Ryan) Spencer, Kelley Green, Lindsey (Travis) Morin, and Bethany Folwarski; great-grandchildren, Ethan, Logan Spencer; Maxwell, Owen, Weston Green; Andrew, Lucas, Bradley, Elleanna Morin.

Preceded in death by her parents, Neil and Blanche Gray; brothers, Wesley Gray and Howard Gray; son-in-law, Jerry Folwarski; and daughter-in-law, Rose Kinghorn.

Evie was an incredibly hard worker and wore many hats throughout her life, including fastest potato picker and coolest grandma. She always stayed busy and in addition to farming she cashiered at the grocery store, was the bookkeeper for Loren’s business, was a restaurant owner, a waitress, a cook at the high school, and the best wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.

Evie enjoyed gardening, loved playing cards, never said no to a cup of coffee and a pastry. She enjoyed good conversation and many laughs. Her granddaughters and great grandchildren brought her the most joy.

Evie was a lifelong member of Brooklyn United Methodist Church. We know this isn’t goodbye, God will be with us until we meet again.

Special thanks to the staff at Guardian Angels By The Lake in Elk River and to Triniti Hospice in Elk River for the wonderful love and care.