Obituary of Evelyn Snell Troedson

Evelyn passed away peacefully on January 2nd at home, surrounded by the comfort and love of her family. Born in San Francisco to her loving parents Helen (McCloskey) and Jack Snell, the family moved to Los Altos Hills when Evelyn was two years old, where she spent the rest of her life on the family's apricot orchard. Evelyn attended Los Altos Grammar School, Paly High and the College of Notre Dame in Belmont.
Shortly after WWII, Evelyn met the love of her life, Stan Troedson. The two worked hard and laughed a lot as they raised their 5 children with the demands of Stan's automotive businesses in Palo Alto and the family apricot orchard. Stan's untimely death in 1977, due to cancer, was an enormous loss to Evelyn. She persevered and enjoyed a fulfilling life, surrounded by her growing family, her St. Nicholas 8am Mass group, her Stanford Pink Lady friends, bridge, Paly High lunches, family vacations to the Mauna Kea and special times with her grandchildren. Her Catholic faith was unwavering, and her affiliation with St. Nicholas Church was her foundation.
Evelyn's greatest loves were her children and grandchildren, her faith and her country. She enjoyed the SF Giants and 49ers, reading a good book, working in her garden and a nice glass of wine. Evelyn was a loving and supportive mother to her children and their spouses, Mark and Kay Troedson, Mary and Bob Garner, Linda and Cliff Olson, Jack and Lisa Troedson, Michael and Lissa Troedson, 16 beloved grandchildren, and 2 great grandsons.
We will celebrate Evelyn's life with a Rosary at St. Nicholas Church on Thursday, January 12th at 7pm, and a Memorial Mass at St. Nicholas Church on Friday, January 13th at 11am, with a reception immediately following. There will be a private burial at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
Donations in Evelyn's honor may be made to St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Los Altos, California




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