Background
Evanhoe, Clara May was born on October 3, 1908 in Prague, Oklahoma, United States. Daughter of Alfred Henry and Amanda Elvira (Cansler) Burris.
Evanhoe, Clara May was born on October 3, 1908 in Prague, Oklahoma, United States. Daughter of Alfred Henry and Amanda Elvira (Cansler) Burris.
Bachelor of Science in Literature, Oklahoma State University, 1927. Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Dietetics, Oklahoma State University, 1937.
Teacher, Wilson Consolidated, Okmuigee, Oklahoma, 1930-1931; teacher, Kendrick (Oklahoma) Public Schools, 1933-1936; professional planner, W.P.A. Housekeeping Aides of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, 1939-1941; chief mail clerk, Basic Magnesium War Plant, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1941-1942; dietitian, Oklahoma State University Cafeteria, Stillwater, 1944-1946; women's editor, Capper's Weekly, Topeka, 1947-1948; registered dietitian, Topeka Eastern State Hospital, 1957-1961; registered dietitian, Stormont-Vail Hospital, Topeka, 1961-1972; dietitian consultant to area nursing homes, Topeka, 1972-1983; retired, 1983. Lecturer in field.
Member American Association of University Women, American Dietetic Association, Topeka Home Economics Association, Kansas Author's Club.
Married Bernard M. Evanhoe, August 25, 1925 (deceased 1985). Children: Patricia, Carol, Edward, Charles.