Evan’s Story

Site created on December 9, 2020

We decided to start a CaringBridge site to make it easier to keep family and friends informed about Evan's cancer journey and to open up a conversation about it.

Yes, cancer! Shocking but true: Evan, who had always enjoyed excellent health and has always taken good care of himself, was diagnosed in October, 2020 with a neuroendocrine tumor of the pancreas. Neuroendocrine tumors are rare (affecting 2% - 7% of pancreatic cancer patients, depending on which statistics you believe) and they are generally slower growing and more responsive to treatment than "standard" pancreatic cancer. Still, upon discovery and diagnosis, Evan's tumor had already spread extensively in his liver, several lymph nodes, and a vertebra. This will be a tough fight and probably a long fight, but Evan is psyched to win. 

Thank you for visiting this site, perhaps leaving some comments if you wish, and for being part of Evan's extended support team! He has said many times lately that he sees the love and support of family and friends as one of his greatest assets and perhaps the most important element in his healing plan.

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For those who would like to help in a concrete way: Please click "Ways to Help" above and consider donating to the GoFundMe campaign started by Evan's friends. We really, really appreciate your support!
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Thank you,

- Lollie & Evan

Newest Update

Journal entry by Evan Marquit

It is with a heavy heart that we post this update.  Evan passed away peacefully, with Lollie at his side, the morning of August 9.  Evan waged a valiant fight for nearly 2 years trying to overcome a stage 4 cancer diagnosis that had the odds stacked against him from the very start. 

 

A memorial service will be held starting at 5:30pm on Thursday, August 25 at Deer Park Villa, in Fairfax. Dinner will not be served, so please plan to eat beforehand or come join us for a pot luck supper in Doc Edgar Park, just 2 blocks away, starting at 4pm.  Please rsvp to Nscanlonhome@yahoo.com if you plan to attend the pot luck.

 

Following the memorial Evan’s friends and former bandmates will grab their instruments to celebrate Evan’s life musically.  As you all know, Evan absolutely loved playing and listening to music, so to be surrounded by dear friends playing and listening to music together seems a fitting way to remember what made him happy.

 

Suggested attire for men is dress slacks and shirt, with jacket and tie optional.  Suggested attire for women is appropriate funeral attire such as a dress or slacks. Evan hated black, so his family will be dressed in other colors. It often gets cold at night in the Fairfax Redwoods, so bring a jacket, not just a light sweater.

 

Evan leaves behind his wife Lollie, daughter Sadie and son Julian.  The family requests that in lieu of flowers, anyone so desiring could make a contribution to the GoFundMe Account that has helped sustain the family following the loss of Evan’s income to bridge them through to a point where Lollie’s business can support the family.

 

 

Memorial Service Details:      4pm Potluck Dinner, Doc Edgar Park, intersection of Cypress Drive and Cascade Drive in Fairfax

5:30 Memorial Service, Deer Park Villa, 367 Bolinas Road, Fairfax

                                               7pm ish Musical Celebration of Evan’s Life

 

This is a busy week for the Marquit family, so feel free to reach out to Ken Dupee at kdupee@tmgpartners.com with any questions.  We understand that not all will be able to attend in person, so Lollie is arranging for a recording to be made of the ceremony.  A link to the recording will be shared via CaringBridge following the service.

 

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