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Grover E. Everett

TAYLORVILLE - Grover E. Everett, 71, of Taylorville died at 9:35 am Thursday, November 15, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, IL.

He was born November 3, 1941 in Fisk, Missouri, the son of Charles and Dorris Mayberry Everett. On August 31, 1968 he married Patricia Cumby in Funks Grove, IL. Mr. Everett received his degree from Oakland City College, in Oakland City, Indiana. He taught in Champaign for a short time and then worked as an administrator in Mental Health and then the Illinois Department of Corrections at Lincoln and Taylorville. After he retired he was a life guard at the Taylorville Y.M.C.A. After his family, Grover's greatest love and accomplishments were in sports. He played baseball in high school and performed on the trampoline when in college. He won numerous awards throughout his life in weightlifting and won the Junior National Championship in York, PA in 1971. For most of his life he ran 8 miles a day and competed in one marathon. He had to give up running and took up swimming and swam 2 miles a day for a few years before his shoulder gave out. He loved skydiving and said it was the greatest rush ever. Cycling became his great passion. He rode everyday possible and one year he rode 18,000 miles. Grover was happy challenging his body to do more and more. He never gave up no matter the pain and he was an inspiration to many. He was a member of the First United Methodist in Taylorville. He was also a member of the Springfield Bike Club and RUSA, a world wife biking organization.

Surviving are his wife: Patricia Everett of Taylorville; Sons: Jeffrey Everett and wife Maria of Orleans, VT, Mark Everett and wife Kathleen of Aurora, and Daughters: Sheryl Sinclair and husband Merrill of Atlanta, GA, and daughter Elizabeth Mileham and husband Jeffrey of Rochester. There are 12 Grandchildren and one great Grandchild. Sister: Vera Middleton and husband David of Shelbyville.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm Sunday, November 18, 2012 at McClure Funeral Home Taylorville with Pastor Becky Lembke officiating. Mr. Everett will be cremated following services. Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm until time of service in the funeral home on Sunday.

Memorials may be made to: St. Jude's Children's Research or Taylorville United Methodist Church.

Condolences may be sent online at www.mcclurefuneralhome.com

Published by The State Journal-Register on Nov. 17, 2012.
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Just reading about Big Dogs, and saddened to see such awful news. Sounds like another awe inspiring gentleman.....I have done enough rides to EXPECT the oldest guy to be the fittest, and I suspect he fit the bill. Way to young when in such great shape, and young at heart. But at least he did what he loved.

David ball

November 29, 2012

I send my condolences to the Everett family. Grover, was living life to the fullest, fulfilling his dreams. I was in school with Grover @ St. Charles High School, class of 1959. My prayers and sympathy are with you during this difficult time in your life.

Donna Nelsen-Matthys

November 23, 2012

Aunt Pat,
I just got your email I am so sorry. How terrible for you and your family. Uncle Grover was so nice to me and my family the few times I got to see him. You are in my thoughts and I will pray for the strength you will need in the months to come

Love Debbie

Debbie Hrdlicka

November 23, 2012

As friends of Mr. Everett's sister, Vera and her husband David Middleton, we've heard of his life endeavors and admired him from afar. Please know our thoughts, prayers, and love are with you as you grieve his untimely and tragic death. May the blessing he has been to you bring you courage and memories that yield to joy; may the blessing you have been to him bring you comfort and peace.

Sincerely, Joseph, Susan and Clare Tamborini Czolgosz

Joseph Tamborini Czolgosz

November 21, 2012

never will forget, what a great inspiration !

November 20, 2012

momma pat,
My heart is so heavy, I remember at holidays with you all , he always sat back and smiled just listening to everyone chatter, I remember my mother-in-law saying what a great person he was for a boss and friend. Betty would say he came to her rescue a few times at the state school .
I know you have great support , just want to say if you need someone to listen we are hear for you .
Love Paula & Bob

paula rutherford

November 20, 2012

Thank you for keeping our family in your prayers and all of the kind words. The line at Grover's service was literally out the door, he had so many friends from all of his interests, all of whom had great memories. God Bless.

Brent Middleton

November 19, 2012

I also knew him through the Springfield Bicycle Club. I got to ride with him earlier this year on one of his Taylorville-to-Virden trips.

Phillip Windell

November 18, 2012

Pat and family,
Thoughts and prayers with you at this time, had the opportunity to work with Grover and Pat at Logan Correctional Center quite a few years back ago. Grover will be missed, but never forgotten.

ron schwabe

November 18, 2012

I send my condolences to all of Grover's family, knowing how much he will be missed. I have great memories of growing up together and belonged to the same church. Knowing this will be a difficult holiday for all of
you..our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Nancy Fiebelkorn-French

Nancy Fiebelkorn

November 18, 2012

I was deeply saddened to learn of Grover's passing. We knew each other well during our weightlifting careers, and I am also an avid cyclist. You have my deepest sympathies for your loss.

Gene Primm

November 18, 2012

Pat and family-I am so sorry to learn of Grover's death. You are in my prayers and thoughts.

Karen Diefendorf

November 17, 2012

Grover and I grew up in the same church in St. Charles, IL. We are sorry in his passing; Alice

November 17, 2012

We are so sorry for the loss of Grover. We knew him through the Springfield Bicycle Club and GITAP. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family.

John and Judy Day

November 17, 2012

Mrs. Everett: I am sorry for your loss. I'm a rider from Ma. riding the rail trails now at 74 yrs of age, your husband sounds alot like myself God Bless. Come from Thayer, been in Ma for 52 yrs.

Kenneth Jayne

November 17, 2012

I also saw him riding just east of Auburn Thursday morning. So sorry for your loss.

Joyce Harp

November 17, 2012

Grover was our neighbor and a great one at that. My girlfriend and I use to see him every morning we walked. He will be sadly missed.

Amy Ryan

November 17, 2012

I am so very sorry for your loss. I have ridden with Grover on 8 Gitap rides. He loved to ride. He will be missed.

Mike Bentley

November 17, 2012

I saw him east of auburn about 7:45 the morning of this. I had seen him once at Virden Hardee's while having coffee. Everyone there knew him, and he will be sadly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Jerry Spencer

November 17, 2012

Grover was the personification of "never quit".

November 17, 2012

We here at R&M Cyclery are sorry for your loss...

November 17, 2012

So sorry to hear about your families loss. Grover was a great guy, with a great sense of humor and respected and admired by all. He will be surely missed.-David Kissick

November 17, 2012

My heart goes out to the family. I didn't know Grover, but respect him for doing what he loved to do. I am sure his passion for "LIFE" will be missed by all who did know him. God bless you.

Jean Broaddus

November 17, 2012

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