Evelyn Ann Boorse

October 16, 1936 - July 7, 2020

Evelyn A. Boorse, 86, of Bristol, PA, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2020. She was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late David and Evelyn (nee Dickenson) Slemmer. Evelyn enjoyed taking family vacations. She truly enjoyed hosting the large family picnic on the 4th of July every year and everyone loved her potato salad and meatballs. One of her favorite pastimes was spending time at the casino playing the poker machines. Known as a social butterfly, Evelyn always made it a point to hi to everyone she encountered. She will be remembered for having a big heart, her generosity, and always lending a helping hand. Most of all, Evelyn was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and was a second Mom to many; especially her nieces and nephews. Evelyn is predeceased by her beloved husband, Thomas J. Boorse, Sr., son Thomas J. Boorse, Jr., and brothers, Mike Slemmer and Gerald Slemmer. Evelyn is survived by her children, Deborah Page, Linda Carson, Joyce Retzler (Kenneth), Carolyn Boorse (John Filer), Vincent Boorse, and Genevieve Boorse; 16 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; and siblings, George Slemmer, Jeannette Bennie, and Patricia Wyatt. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her visitation on July 14, 2020 from 9:30am-10:30am at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, located at 601 Bristol Pike, Croydon, PA 19021. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30am at the church. Interment will follow at St. Mark Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Alzheimer's Association by visiting alz.org. To see Evelyn's tribute page, please visit www.moldenfuneralchapel.com.