CARL WILBUR EVERETT

A man taken away too soon but not forgotten, Wasilla area resident Carl Wilbur Everett, 66, was taken into the Lord’s arms June 14, 2008.

Everett was born in Ohio to Grover and Ruth Everett July 19, 1941. At 20, he joined the U.S. Navy and while stationed in Scotland met his one and only true love, Esther McAlpine. They were married Sept. 28, 1963 and had three daughters, Michelle, Marlene and Angela.

Everett is survived by his wife, daughters and their families, who live in Wasilla, Copper Center and Mesa, Ariz.

His family wrote, “The word ‘gracious’ does not even begin to describe Carl. He would put everybody above himself no matter the circumstances. He had the gift to befriend anybody and even in his last few days, he was still touching people’s hearts. In a time of need he would try with all his might to make things better and everyone happy. Carl’s sparkle in his eyes and generosity to all things will never be lost. Whomever was touched by this humble man is one of the honored.

“Carl was very athletic and outgoing and would not let anything bring down his high spirits,” they added. “Now he is pain free and has no worries. Carl is gone but not forgotten and will forever be in our hearts as we were in his.”

The family wishes to thank the staff at East Valley Hospice in Mesa, Ariz., that made Everett’s last few days as comfortable and pain free as possible.

A celebration of life was held June 21 in Mesa, Ariz. Another celebration of life for family and friends in Alaska will be held next June.