Evelyn Olmstead

Evelyn (Davis) Olmstead, a woman of remarkable talent and grace, peacefully departed this world on October 15, 2024, at the age of 97. Born on November 7, 1926, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Evelyn was a cherished daughter of Elmer and G. Marie (Allen) Davis. In addition she had two siblings, brother, Richard Davis who predeceased her and a sister Gloria A. (Davis) Weaver. The Davis family was well-known in their community for their establishment, Elmer Davis Piano & Organ Co., on Shorb Avenue.

A prodigious pianist from a young age, Evelyn pursued her love for the instrument with dedication and fervor. She received a piano scholarship to attend Baldwin-Wallace University and continued her studies at the prestigious Shuster-Martin School of Drama in Cincinnati, Ohio. Her quest for musical excellence led her to train under the renowned concert pianist Robert Goldsand at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, from which she graduated in 1951. Evelyn's devotion to the ivories was not only demonstrated through her practice and performances but also through her commitment to nurturing the next generation of musicians as a beloved piano teacher in her home studio for many years.

In 1952, Evelyn married the love of her life, Frank Olmstead, and together they built a family grounded in love and shared values. She was the proud mother of four children: Eric, Valerie, Tana, and Forrest, the latter of whom predeceased her. Evelyn’s legacy continues through her eight grandchildren—Brett, Michelle, Erica, Mark, Sean, Benjamin, Paul, and Timothy—and her six great-grandchildren: Easton, Elsa, Lavender, David, Eden, and Ella, who carry forward her spirit of creativity and dedication.

Evelyn's life will be celebrated by those who knew and loved her on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Schneeberger-Oser Funeral Home, located at 2222 Fulton Road NW, Canton, Ohio. Friends and family are invited to gather from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to pay their respects and share in fond memories. Her funeral service will follow immediately at 12:30 p.m., honoring the enduring impact of her life and the beautiful music she brought into the world. Evelyn's legacy of elegance, passion, and love will forever resonate in the hearts of those she touched.

Evelyn and her husband Frank will both be interred together at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery on Monday - November 4, 2024 at 2:15pm