Age 95
Longtime Worthington, Minnesota resident. Naomi passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025 in Inver Grove Heights.
Naomi was born to Wallace and Helen (Madson) Hutton, on February 4, 1929 in Harmony, MN. She and her siblings lived on a beautiful family farm along the Partridge Creek where the fields, hills and valleys inspired activities such as the ‘Bird and Bridge Club’ in search of the chosen bird of the day or just a day to fish.
Early in her life, Naomi found the joy of music – an accomplished pianist, vocalist, flutist and accompanist in her family’s home, church, school and community activities.
As a graduate of Harmony High School in 1947, she attended St. Olaf College and transferred to Luther College in Decorah, IA, where she remained active in the music program and completed her Bachelor of Arts-Education Degree in 1951. Shared love of music brought Naomi and Glenn K. together. The couple exchanged vows in the Ylvisaker Hall Chapel on the Luther College campus, August 3,1951.
Glenn and Naomi accepted teaching positions in Wadena, Minnesota where they started their family of four. In 1962, Glenn accepted the HS Band Director position in Worthington where Naomi’s love for family, friends, faith and music continued to grow.
Naomi resumed her teaching career and accepted a position in District #518 at Central Elementary School where she helped hundreds of students become better readers and mathematicians. She loved teaching with all the dedicated teachers and staff to promote learning.
Naomi was preceded in death by her husband Glenn, parents Helen and Wallace, along with family members: Peter, Barbara, Patricia, Harvey, Becky, Lyle, Ross, Richard, and grandson Jason.
Survived by Siblings: Donis McCallum, Dan (Arla) Hutton, Robert (Lynn) Hutton; Children Stuart (Young) Evensen, Mark Evensen, Randy (Paula) Evensen, Patti (Jerry) Goettsch; Grandchildren Kelley (Claire) Evensen, Paul Evensen, Matthew (Toni) Evensen, Hans (Merrisa) Evensen, Sam Evensen (Chloe Robinson), Rose Evensen (Denzell Oats), Peter Goettsch and Christian Goettsch; Great-grandchildren River, Soren, Tyrese, Charlotte, Skylar Jean, and Harmony.
Celebration of Naomi Jean Hutton Evensen will be in the spring.