Patricia Ann (Meyer) Evans, 62, passed away July 11, 2016, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
Patty was born in Ogallala on May 28, 1954, to LeMoin and Vera Meyer. She grew up in Ogallala and worked extensively on the family farm in that area.
Patty and George met at Pedal Power Bicycle Shop in 1973. Patty was married to George Evans on June 8, 1975. They lived in North Platte, where Patty was the owner and operator of Cycle Sport Bike Shop for more than 30 years.
Patty touched many lives in the biking community through her love of cycling, her amazing work ethic and her dedication to making sure people had the right bicycle for their needs and were comfortable on their bike. Not all of Patty’s life was work. She loved to adventure to places like the Grand Canyon, music festivals in Colorado and bike riding in Arizona. Her dedicated employee, Rynae Sydow, made off-season travel possible by taking care of Cycle Sport so Patty and George could spend extended time in Arizona during the winters.
Patty was a member of the North Platte Trails Committee and the Nebraska Bicycling Alliance. Many people will remember her driving the Cushman scooter and supporting the cyclists along the route during the O’Rourke Triathlons every year.
Patty was preceded in death by her mother, Vera, and sister-in-law, Barbara Meyer.
Patty is survived by her husband, George; father, LeMoin; sisters, Carlene (Kevin) Smith and Denise (Quentin) Farley; brothers, Ryal Meyer and Rendale (Shaun) Meyer; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the North Platte Trails Fund at Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation or The Connection Homeless Shelter in North Platte.
A Celebration of Life will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 17, at the Holiday Inn Express in North Platte.