Evelyn J Aiken

Ms Evelyn J. Aiken, 94, of Rogers, Ark. died peacefully on April 4, 2016 in Rogers, Ark. Evelyn was born on May 7, 1921 in Tamworth, England to Charles Hilton Meer and Annie Louise Matthews. She married Donald Aiken of Courtright, Ontario, Calif., in 1940. She was a member of British Trifles of Bandon and the Garden Club of Bandon. Evelyn was an avid gardener who also enjoyed cross-word puzzles and playing Scrabble. She also loved shopping for her great-grandchildren. Evelyn is survived by a son, Trevor Aiken of North Port, Fla.; a daughter, Janet Jordan of Rogers, Ark.; grandchildren, Merri Grona of North Port, Fla., and Donald Jordan of Broken Arrow, Okla.; and, great-grandchildren, Asher and Emmett Jordan of Broken Arrow, Okla.. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Annie Meer; husband, Donald Aiken; three brothers, Bernie Meer, Harold Meer and Joe Meer; an infant son, Donald Aiken Jr.; and, long time partner, Bill Hays. Arrangements made by Benton County Funeral Home 306 N. 4th, Rogers. Online condolences to www.bentoncountyfuneralhome.com.