Evelyn Peters Kyle

Below is an email from Pi Beta Phi Fraternity Executive Director Juli Willeman.

It is with great sadness I share with you that Evelyn Peters Kyle passed away on October 9, 2009, at the age of 98. A resident of Pasadena, CA for more than 90 years, Evelyn lived her last four years at the Marguerite Gardens P.E.O. Home.

When one thinks of a lifelong commitment to Pi Beta Phi, Evelyn’s name immediately comes to mind. Evelyn was initiated into our founding chapter, IL Alpha in 1930 and served the Fraternity in many capacities throughout her life. At the International level she served as Grand Vice President of Programs, Grand Vice President of Philanthropy and Grand Vice President of Alumnae. At the local and regional level, she served as President of the Pasadena Alumnae Club and Province President for Alumnae Clubs in California.

In 1993, Evelyn was named the Fraternity’s Poet Laureate.

She was an avid reader, an accomplished poet, a lover of history and a dedicated volunteer to philanthropic and civic service organizations. Organizations included P.E.O., Pasadena Public Library, Pasadena Historical Society and the Women’s Civic League.

Evelyn leaves no “traditional” family, but leaves a coast-to-coast family of friends and will be greatly missed by her Pi Phi sisters.

A memorial service will be held at the Mountain View Mortuary in Altadena, CA at 1:00 P.M. on November 5, 2009. A reception at the Athenaeum in Pasadena will follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to the Pi Beta Phi Foundation or the charity of your choice will be welcomed.

If you have any additional questions feel free to contact Jean Scott at Jeanwscott@aol.com.

In Pi Phi,
Juli