Evelyn was born in Beach, North Dakota on June 28, 1923 to Enok and Karen (Raig) Espeland along with her twin sister, Caroline.
Evelyn grew up and was educated in Sidney. While in high school she worked at the Princess Theatre as a ticket taker and usher. She also worked for her aunt Inga, who owned the Sidney Hotel.
Evelyn was united in marriage to Dallas Ullman on June 1, 1942 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sidney, MT. They lived on the Ullman family homestead, 9 miles west of Fairview until she moved to Richland Homes in 2004. While living on the farm, Evelyn loved taking care of her family and loved taking care of her cats and dog. She belonged to the Sons of Norway, Ladies Aid and the neighborhood Homemakers Club. Her hobbies were playing cards, reading, putting puzzles together and ceramics. She learned to sew from her mother, a professional seamstress, and enjoyed sewing her children’s clothing.
Evelyn was a very loving, caring, generous family woman and had a strong Faith in God.
Evelyn is survived by: her sons Ronald (Audrey) Ullman, Billings, MT, Duane Ullman, Fairview, MT; daughter, Karen (Ken) Tabbert, Helena, MT, and sister, Solveg Beier, Billings, MT. Also surviving are 8 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, Dallas in 1999; brothers, Kristin and Rudolf Espeland; and sisters Ella Stephens and Caroline Dreyer.
Evelyn died Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Sidney Extended Care, Sidney MT.
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