Mr. Evan Tyler Carthen, Pepperdine Law Student and Former California Lutheran University student body president 22, of Highland, California passed away on September 5, 2016. He was the son of Tracy Carthen and Twillea Evans-Carthen, twin brother to Eric Carthen and brother to Megan Carthen Jackson (Marcus).

Carthen, 2016 graduated from California Lutheran University with a BA in English and BS in political science. Carthen was known for his compassionate heart and deep desire to make the world a better place. As an undergraduate, he served as president of the Associated Students of California Lutheran University Government executive cabinet and was secretary of the Black Student Union of California Lutheran University. Carthen was inducted into the California Lutheran University Scholar-Athlete Society in 2013 and 2014 in recognition of his performance on the men's basketball team as well as in the classroom. He chose Pepperdine School of Law for its Christian mission and to fulfill his dream of becoming a district attorney.

Service will be held Tuesday, September 13, 10 AM at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church: 1575 W. 17th Street, San Bernardino, CA 92411.