Obituaries

Madison - Barbara J. Eveland, age 96, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2025, at Oak Park Place Nakoma. Born on January 1, 1929, in Boston Massachusetts, the daughter of Peter and Barbara Greene. She was the 6th of 9 children. Her parents were immigrants of Galway Ireland. They arrived in Boston prior to WW1.

At the age of 20, Barbara went to a nightclub accompanied by her older sister Mary, it was there she met her future husband Burrell C Eveland. Burrell was serving in the Navy, and his ship was docked in Boston Harbor for repairs. They were married on Christmas Eve 1950 in Boston and soon moved to Madison Wisconsin where they lived the rest of their lives. Burrell predeceased her in death in 2009.

Barbara and Burrell raised 5 children. Early on Burrell was a traveling salesman. Many times, he would be out of town Monday-Friday and Barbara managed the household. This was not always easy as Barbara did not have a driver’s license. Later in the marriage Barbara said she expressed her interest in learning to drive. Mom said that Dad declined because he was worried, she would not come home! We all enjoyed this funny story.

Barbara will be remembered for her faith in God, sense of humor, love of family and her fondness for walking.

Barbara is survived by her children Donna (Martin) Heil, Burrell Jr. (Eva), Daniel Eveland, Mitchell (Doug) Eveland, Michael Eveland, her sister Margaret (Dolly), 9 grandchildren Ben, Adrian, Meredith, Ashley, Brittany, Bryan, Collin, Cade, Carissa and 4 great grandchildren Penny, Elliot, Cory and Levi.

Barbara was preceded in death by her loving husband Burrell, parents Peter and Barbara Greene, brothers John, Thomas, Martin; and sisters Agnes, Mary, Kay, Anne.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 20, 2025, at St. Maria Goretti Church 5313 Flad Avenue, Madison, WI. A visitation will be held at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass. Lunch will be served following the service at the church. A burial will take place, following lunch, at Sunset Memory Gardens 7302 Mineral Point Rd. Madison WI.

Memorial Contributions can be made to Agrace Hospice 5395 Cheryl Parkway, Fitchburg. Special thanks to the staff at Oak Park Place Nakoma.