Evelyn Marie Ognowski, age 94, of Triangle, Virginia departed this life peacefully on July 6, 2017. Born on June 16, 1923 in Bailey’s Crossroads, VA, she is the beloved daughter of William Isaac and Annie Pearl Dean, sister of Charles William Dean, and wife for 9 years of Albert George Ognowski, all of whom have predeceased her. Evelyn worked for the National Geographic Society for 7 years, and the Department of the Air Force for over 33 years. She was the past President and Vice-President, and founding member of Bethel Historical Society, and a devout member of Bethel United Methodist Church of Woodbridge, VA since 1932. Evelyn was known for her loving kindness and generosity. She had such a big heart and there wasn’t a “stray” animal or person that she did not take in and make feel at home. Evelyn leaves behind a host of loving and devoted friends.
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