Evalda Maxine Galaway, 77 of York, formerly of Fairmont, died Monday, July 5, 2004 in York. She was born August 6, 1926 at Paige, Nebraska to Floyd and Clara (Jordan) Haynes. Her father died when she was five years old. Eve's mother married Lawrence Nixon who became Eve's father and the family lived in McCool Junction, NE where Eve graduated from high school in 1944. Eve married LaVern Weis and to this union three children were born, Connie, Peggy and Michael. On August 19, 1960 Eve married Joe Galaway in Recita, Calif. Two daughters, Susan and Nancy were born to this union. Joe and Eve made their home in Fairmont. Eve worked at a variety of jobs over the years but will be remembered for her many years at Pizza Hut in York and for her volunteer work at the Emmanuel Lutheran School. "Grandma Eve" spent many hours listening to the children at the school read to her. Eve enjoyed working on crafts; ceramics and latch hook were her two favorites. She loved to read and work puzzle books. Her favorite pastime and the joy of her life were her children and grandchildren. Her life centered around them and she so enjoyed being part of their lives. Eve was a loving mother and grandmother who will live on in the hearts of those who loved her. She was a member of the East Ave. United Methodist Church in York.

She is survived by her children, Connie and husband Dale Landrus, Michael Weis, Susan Schulz and Nancy Galaway all of York; sister, Ruby and husband John Minert of Lincoln, NE; five grandchildren, Sara, Joshua, Shaina, and Jared Schulz and Jordan Galaway all of York; nieces, nephews and many friends.

Memorial services were held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 9th at Metz Chapel in York with Rev. Art Phillips officiating. Inurnment was in the McCool Cemetery near McCool Jct.