Dennis R. “Denny” Evarts, 75, of North Platte, passed away May 24, 2018 at Great Plains Health.

He was born May 29, 1942 to Reed and Viola (Green) Evarts at Valentine, Nebraska. At 12 years old he delivered telegrams on his bike.

Denny graduated from North Platte High School in 1960. He was united in marriage to Nancy Jurgens on January 19, 1964 in North Platte. He hired out as a switchman on the Union Pacific Railroad, retiring in 2002.  Denny also worked as a window washer for Sweetbrier, he worked at Self  Service Drug and was a surveyor for the State of Nebraska before hiring on at the railroad. He enjoyed spending time with his grandkids and the numerous trips he made to Wendover. He enjoyed the company of family and friends. Denny had many cherished friends that meant a lot to him and his family

Denny was a member of the Junior Oldtimers and at one time he served as president. He also was a member of the Eagles.

Denny is survived by his wife, Nancy Evarts of North Platte; sons, Gregg (Deanne) Evarts and Rick Evarts, both of North Platte; daughter, Jodi (Doug) Noseep of Billings, Montana; nine grandchildren, Rikki, Riley, Makenzie, Jetta, Jaxson, Baylee, Brody, Kennedie and Lexie; two great grandchildren, Alayna and Stella; brother-in-law, Tom Jurgens; sister-in-law, Connie Jurgens and other relatives.

He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Carolyn Owings; grandson, Logan Fosbinder-Evarts; brother-in-laws, Jeff Jurgens and Doug Jurgens, Jr.

Services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Cremation will follow. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 29 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. A memorial has been established in his name. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in care of arrangements.