Robert Edward Evard

Robert Edward Evard, MD, died on February 25, 2022, after a courageous, seven-month struggle with pancreatic cancer.  He was 71.

Bob was born on March 2, 1950, in Indianapolis to Harry and Jan Evard.  He graduated from Broad Ripple High School in 1968 and from Purdue University in 1972.  He earned his MD degree from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1975.  He went on to serve his internship at IU Medical Center and his residency in family medicine at Methodist Hospital.  He practiced in Broad Ripple from 1978 until 2006 when he moved his practice to IU North Hospital.  He retired in 2015.

Dr. Evard held numerous positions and committee assignments at Methodist and IU Health hospitals, including President of the Clarian Health (now IU Health) Medical Staff in 2001.  He also served on the IU Health Indianapolis Sub Region Board of Directors, as a long-time Regional Director in Family Medicine for Methodist Medical Group and as an instructor/mentor at the Methodist Family Practice Center. He received the Michael N. Tsangaris Distinguished Physician Service Award in 2017 and was designated three times as the Teacher of the Year at Methodist Hospital.

In 1972, Bob married Judith Kuoppala who survives.  He is also survived by sons Sam and Bill (Cassandra), grandchildren Alec and Elle, siblings Tim (Vicki), Linda (Chris) Smith, Dan (Julie), Marcie (Jim) Warden, sister and brother-in-law Sandy and Hitch Learned, and numerous cousins, nephews and nieces.

Bob loved spending time with his family, especially Alec and Elle.  A Renaissance man, he was a brilliant bridge player, gifted cook and avid reader.  He loved being outdoors boating on Lake Wawasee, fishing at God’s Lake in Canada, snow skiing in the Rocky Mountains, swimming in the family pool, riding his motorcycle, and watching Boilermaker football.  Most of all, he loved playing golf, and he could be found on the golf course no matter how bad the weather might be.  He leaves behind dozens of golfing friends, especially his brother Tim.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, March 27 from 1-4pm at Flanner Buchanan-Carmel 325 E. Carmel Drive in Carmel.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Make-A-Wish Foundation, 6201 Corporate Dr #100, Indianapolis, IN 46278 , or to the Indianapolis Zoo, 1200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46222.