Sr. Evelyn Virginia Endicott, CSJ, died March 1 in Kalamazoo. A vigil service was March 5, and Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated March 6, followed by interment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery at Nazareth. Services were in Holy Family Chapel.

Evelyn Virginia Endicott was born in Milwaukee, Wis., on Feb. 28, 1922, the daughter of Ralph and Mae (Macarty) Endicott. Evelyn Virginia was a member of St. Michael Parish in Flint at the time of her entrance into the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Nazareth on July 2, 1944. She received the name Sister Consilia at her reception on July 2, 1945, but later returned to her baptismal name. She pronounced first vows on July 2, 1947, and final vows on Jan. 3, 1951.

Sr. Evelyn Virginia earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Nazareth College and pursued many classes and workshops in pastoral ministry at Siena Heights College in Adrian. She taught in several schools of the congregation including St. Bernard Parish in Detroit, St. Mary Parish in Niles, and St. Anthony Parish in Hillsdale. After teaching for four years in Hillsdale, Sr. Evelyn Virginia remained there for an additional 10 years as a pastoral minister. She then moved to Queen of Peace Parish in New Port Richey, Fla., where she continued in pastoral ministry for 10 years. In 1994, Sr. Evelyn Virginia returned to Nazareth and ministered in pastoral care in Fontbonne Manor until her health began to fail.

Sr. Evelyn Virginia was a woman of strong faith. Her friendliness, warm smile and generous spirit touched the lives of many. She always looked for the good in people and strived to do her best in everything that she did. This philosophy became an integral part of her life and the principle by which she lived. Sr. Evelyn Virginia treasured friendships shared with family, friends and community members and was most grateful for the love and support she received over the years. Now God’s love has enfolded Sr. EvelynVirginia and fulfilled her hope in Him.

Memorials to Congregation of St. Joseph, 3427 Gull Road, P.O. Box 29, Nazareth, MI 49074-0029.