On Wednesday (12/10), I received an e-mail from Roy’s daughter, Amber Evans, that Roy unexpectedly died of a heart attack last weekend in his sleep. Roy Evans was a participant at Lindy in the Park, and he had been planning to make it to Lindy in the Park last Sunday.
Amber would like to invite any friends in the swing dancing community to attend a celebration of Roy’s life, to be in San Francisco on Saturday, December 20, 2008, 4:00 PM at 3368 Jackson St (at Laurel). Call 415-624-5569 or 415-388-7053 for more info. Memorial donations may be made to “Knowledge is the Key” 200 Davey Glen Road, Belmont, CA 94002 to benefit Roy’s friend, seriously injured in a bicycle accident, or a charity of your choice. On-line condolences may be offered at www.vmpandco.com
Ken
So sorry to hear of this. Is it Roy with the gray hair and beard who knows ballroom dances like fox trot and cha cha? I hope not, but I fear it is so. He was one of my favorite dance partners and will be greatly missed.
Yes, I believe the person you’ve described is the Roy who passed away. He had glasses and a mustache (and maybe beard too?). According to his daugher, he had planned to eventually be a dance host on a cruise ship, in case that helps to identify him.
Is this the Roy you mean?
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Yes, you’ve identified the correct Roy. If you visit the following web site, you may offer on-line condolences, view photos of Roy, and even submit additional photos: http://www.vmpandco.com
Dear Rachel –
Thanks for sharing the photos and if you could upload these to his album or send to me at amber@thetrollfamily.com I would very much appreciate it. Also feel free to share stories or info on who else might like to know about his memorial at this email address.
I only saw him without his beard once in my 36 years. He stopped by my office to make sure I saw it and then left town on a family vacation .
For the record he was one of my favorite dance partners too but I bet he liked dancing with you better!
Amber
Roy may have intended to swing at the Rhythm Lounge’s last Swing Holiday Dance Party at 822 Cassia St Redwood City on Dec 20 7pm to 12am. His daughter encourages all to dance their hearts out in Roy’s honor the night of his memorial here whether you wish to step over after the memorial or passing on the more seated celebration of this life but wish to swing in his honor. I have no affiliation with this venue or event just found the flier on his calendar . http://www.redwoodcityswing.com
– Amber
Amber,
We will be there, dancing our heart’s out for Roy and also in memory of my Pappy who passed away Dec. 21st, 2000. He also died in his sleep of natural causes, which was ruled a heart attack later on. He is one of the main reasons I dance today. I will dance this Saturday in memory of your father and my grandfather. We will set up a donation memorial in his name, in his honor to the charity of your choice.
All of this has brought back wonderful memories and a touch of sadness and longing too, of my Pappy. He had this amazing love for life; I bet the 2 would have been close friends. He lived each day with passion and with a spring in his step – even after countless surgeries.
My thoughts are with you and we will swing hard in Memory of your father this Saturday evening and in the future as well.
Roy, you are missed greatly, thank you for sharing your joy of life with so many of us.
Carla Heiney
Dear Amber,
I am so shocked and saddened to hear of Roy’s passing. I am new to the Lindy scene, but Roy was THE first person I danced with at Lindy in the Park just about two months ago. He was so gracious and helpful to me as a beginner and gave me confidence to get out there and dance. I danced with him at Carla’s Lindy Workshop at SF City College and several other times in GGPark. He was always my favorite. Just about two weeks ago when I said, “See you next week,” he said, “Oh, I won’t be there next week.” I had no idea I would never see him again. It just won’t be the same without him.
I will dance with joy in Roy’s honor on December 20th as I also remember my Mom’s passing on December 20, 1995.
My heart goes out to you at this time of loss and sadness.
Shirley Matson