Kevin M. Evely

Kevin M. Evely, age 44, of Hartsgrove Township, unexpectedly passed away March 12, 2011, at his residence.He was born July 17, 1966, in Jeffersonville, Ind.He was a resident of Hartsgrove Township for the past 20 years and had previously lived in Chardon.Kevin was owner and operator of Original Wheelbarrow Screener, Evely Solar Products and Hartsgrove Produce. He was an entrepreneur since he was seventeen.Kevin was an expert gardener and full time inventor. He enjoyed taking care of animals and the peace and quiet of his property.Survivors include his mother, Jane Evely of Chardon; father, William Evely of Nova Scotia, Canada; sisters, Karen Evely of Chardon, Kelly Ansboury of Cleveland Heights and Jane Evely of Kent; brother, William Evely of Hartsgrove; nephews, Duncan and Allister Burris; niece, Marie Catanese of Beauford, S.C.; and best friend ever, Petra Richardson of Cincinnati.Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, March 18, 2011, at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon.Visitation will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 17, 2011, at the funeral home.Donations may be made to Geauga County Dog Warden Shelter, 12513 Merritt Road, Chardon, OH 44024; or the Ashtabula County Humane Society, P.O. Box 422, Jefferson, OH 44047.Arrangements by The Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service.