On December 24th 2010, Evelyn J. Knudson passed away unexpectedly with her family by her side. Evelyn was born in Arlington on September 16th, 1928 to parents Chauncey and Selma Hagen. She grew up in Arlington and graduated from A.H.S. in 1946. On July 17th, 1948, she married Ben Knudson, and they spent the next 62 years happily sharing their lives. Ben and Evelyn resided in Arlington for all of those years except for two years spent in their cabin on Camano Island. They raised four children while running the family business, Ben’s Chrysler Plymouth, from 1960 to 1984. After retirement, Evelyn enjoyed many craft projects, and attended a weekly bunka class with her friends. Evelyn loved to cook and shared recipes with many. She will be remembered for her loving heart, her never-ending generosity, and her acceptance of all different types of people. Evelyn will be deeply missed by her husband, Ben; three sons, Michael, Marvin and Dennis; and daughter, Jan. She also leaves behind grandchildren, Ryan (Kelli), Colby (Tisha), Christopher, Andrea (Craig), and Kevin; and her treasured great-grandchildren, Syvannah, Alex, Cadynce and Camden. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, Chauncey and Selma Hagen; sisters, Helen Jensen and Ann Brenne; and her beloved daughter-in-law, Rhonda Knudson. Per Evelyn’s requests, no funeral services will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of choice.