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Austin Everett Obituary

Austin Everett May 24, 1990 - Oct. 24, 2014 NILES - Though our heartbreak will last forever, our faith in God will see us through these turbulent waters and peace of heart will someday return. Austin was taken from us far too soon on October 24, 2014. The things that gave Austin joy and provided his family with so much pride were his unending kindnesses: he deeply cared for others, and he was always willing to help another in need. He felt for the less fortunate, the elderly, the forgotten and those who had less than he. Austin graduated from Saint Joseph High School and attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College before working in the public service industry. He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. He enjoyed buying and reading vintage books and had to be practically dragged out of old book stores. Theology, Philosophy, computers, and music were some of his favorites. Guitar and harmonica were his forte and he was able to play any instrument he sat down in front of with his long gentle fingers. Austin was extraordinarily intrigued by the mysteries and meanings of our faith in God and often pondered the possibilities. Traveling and adventure were always a favorite. Road trips, hunting and fishing with Dad, family camping, spending time together, and long talks of hopes and dreams with Mom, concerts and Umphrey's McGee festivals with Sarah, and walks in the woods in the rain, snow or sunshine gave him much pleasure. Austin will always be remembered for his great love for dogs and children and will be greatly missed by his Labs, Sophie and Rudy. Our only son is survived by his parents, Mike and Char Everett; his sister, Sarah Everett; his paternal grandparents, Dennis and Jeanne Everett; and his maternal grandmother, Janie VanWyns-berghe; along with scores of aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Chuck L. VanWynsberghe. We cling to the fact that life is anything but predictable; however, memories can sustain a lifetime. We love you Son, Brother and Friend. The family will be receiving friends at the church one hour before a Memorial Mass and Celebration of Life, with Mass beginning at 11:00 AM Friday, October 31, at Christ The King Catholic Church, 52472 State Road 933, South Bend, IN, Pastor Rev. Neil Wack officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Niles.

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Published by South Bend Tribune on Oct. 26, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Austin Everett

60 Entries

November 23, 2014

Ms. Everett,
I was in Divine Mercy Bookstore when you came in yesterday. As a mother of boys your son's age, my heart broke seeing the grief and pain on your face. The clerk said she would pray for you, and you said to pray for Austin. You, and he, have been on my mind and in my prayers and I was moved to look up his obituary. My class and I have been saying special prayers for the Poor Souls this month, and I want you to know that Austin will be added to our prayer devotion. May your faith stay strong and Jesus hold you in His loving embrace, as He is already holding Austin.

Rose Marie Johns

November 12, 2014

Dear Char,Mike and Sarah,
I was devastated to see Austin's name in Today's Catholic the other day when my forwarded mail came, as we are living the winters in Scottsdale Arizona. I wanted to say I am so so very sorry for this unbearable loss of such a wonderful son. It seems like yesterday when he was in grade school and Jenny and Sarah played volleyball together at Network. I wish I was close enough to come and give you big hugs. Mike and I want you to know we will be praying for you and your family daily. Know that you will see him again and he is with you always!! Again we are so very sorry. Love Rose Marie and Mike Johns

Debbie Pilipow

November 12, 2014

Char, Ryan just called to tell me the news of Austin passing. I am so sorry. Our hearts are filled with so much sadness. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Ed, Debbie, Eddie, Eric, Ryan and River Pilipow

November 8, 2014

Dear Char, I am so very sorry for your loss and pray for your peace and your family's. I am happy to pay it forward in Austin's name.
Pam Proctor

The Baymont Staff

November 8, 2014

Still Praying for the Everett Family!

Bernadette Waterman Ward

November 3, 2014

Dear Char, I m stunned with the grief of this loss. I wish I had found you again long before this, so I could have met Austin. Now more than ever I want to see you when we come to South Bend, and I wish you all the comfort that God wants to pour into your heart. We will have a Mass said for Austin and for the rest of you. Bernadette Waterman Ward My husband Dane shares your sorrow too.

Chris Zache-Gowen

November 3, 2014

Char, my heart goes out to you and I wished I could express the sadness I am feeling for you. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

November 2, 2014

Char, Mike and Sarah I just learned of this horrible news. I am so so sorry to hear this. My heart is just breaking for you all. Char if I can do anything please let me know. I will pray for you, and will be thinking of you.

Ethel and family

Luke Woodward

November 2, 2014

Mike, Char, and Sarah. I am so very sorry and sad to hear of the loss of your Austin. I will never forget the fun Jam sessions we had at your house. I will be glad to pay it forward in memory of Austin. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. My sincerest condolences to the entire Everett family.

Ricky and Sandy Badillo

November 1, 2014

No words can express the sorrow we feel for the loss of Austin.
We met Mike and Austin at a campground and quickly became friends. Every Friday we couldn't get home fast enough from work to pack up and head to the campground with our son Ryan so eager to spend the weekend with his friend Austin. I can see it like it was yesterday Austin and Mike standing outside in front of their camper waiting for us to come down the road. Austin would jump up and down at the sight of our truck, looking up at Mike with so much excitement and Mike gently patting Austin on the head looking at him with so much love and joy to see his Austin so happy. I remember being with Char in her truck going somewhere and her talking to Austin on the phone about something so simple and her saying I love you at least 3 times before hanging up.
He always would grab my husband Ricardo around the shoulder and give him a hug whenever he saw him. Those are the memories we will always have of Austin.

Shaun Cornillie

October 31, 2014

I wish I could have had the chance to meet you Austin. God has a plan and purpose for us all, I suppose he needed you to be an angel and help from heaven now, more than on Earth. Peace be with you Austin. My continued thoughts and prayers are with all of Austins friends and family today and many days to follow.

October 31, 2014

Our deepest sympathy, our prayers and thoughts at this difficult time of the loss of your Austin, no words can express. Your neighbors Bill and Cathy West

Holly Hamilton

October 29, 2014

Prayers for family and friends!

Ryan Badillo

October 29, 2014

We met at the Berrien County Sportsman's Club around 2002 when I was 12. I remember you and your dad used to stay in a tent in the space next to our camper. Our dads started fishing together and naturally we became friends. Eventually you guys bought a camper as well and we all settled in for the spring, summer and fall free time we had.

We used to fish, run around the campground, play with fireworks and play video games. I was always so happy to see you because I was a city kid getting used to a whole new lifestyle; I really used to not like going until we met and became friends.

I like to think a big reason why my parents chose to move us out from Illinois to Niles was because of you and your family. Our families became close, spending a lot of time together both at the campground and at our homes.

You made a big impact on my life and made such a huge transition for me to go from my hometown to a whole new place more manageable, especially with it being freshman year of high school.

We lost contact through the years, something I was always regret. I will always remember the bright eyed, happy, energetic Austin who was like a little brother to me.

For Mike, Char and Sarah: I am so sorry for your loss. I wish you all well and I am so sorry I cannot be there this Friday in person.

October 29, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Genny and Leonard Wojciehowski

Kayla

October 29, 2014

I will always remember Austin's warm smile and kind heart. Thoughts and prayers are with your family.

October 29, 2014

Deepest sympathies to the entire Everett family....praying for you.

Cathy Deranek Kobb

Sandy

October 29, 2014

Char my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Jennifer Baide

October 28, 2014

Austin, you were my buddy, best friend and brother to Sarah, your father's only son, and the adoration of my friend Char. I will cherish all of my memories of you. There is a candle burning for you at the Grotto. Go rest high on that mountain, Austin, and may our merciful God rain strength, peace and healing on to those who are sharing in this loss.

Sue Cooper

October 28, 2014

I share memories of kindness and laughter and now I share your sorrow too. Loving thoughts are with you Char.

October 28, 2014

Mike, Char and Sarah, Dee and I are so very sorry to hear of your loss. I saw Austin growing as a young man full of hope and promise. We know you will always have the loving memories of such a great son and brother. You are in our prayers as we ask the Lord to comfort and keep you, Jim & Dee Forney

kim zechlin

October 28, 2014

Dearest Mike,Char, Sara and family, My thought and prayers are with you.

Mike and Linda Clayton

October 27, 2014

we are very sorry to hear about your lost

Bruce Scott

October 27, 2014

To Char Everett and family,

Even though our paths have gone in different directions our friendship and admiration is everlasting. Marcia and I were very saddened to hear about the passing of your son, Austin. We pray that your pain of loss is lessened in the days, months, and years to come as you reflect on your wonderful memories of him.

Sincerely,

Bruce and Marcia Scott

Lucas Harner

October 27, 2014

I dint know Austin but I am sure he was so nice. I knew his lovely mother. so sad!

Debbie Pietrzak

October 27, 2014

So very, very sorry..my God's love help you through these hard times. Austin will always be with you in spirit. Love to the Everett Family.

Lisa Minelli

October 27, 2014

Char, Bryan called me and told me the news. Words cannot express the extent of sorrow I feel for you and your family. I will always remember our boys at St. A's. Please know that while we are no longer in the area, our prayers and thoughts are with you from across the ocean. God bless.

Eterno riposo, concedi a lui, o Signore, risplenda ad essi la luce perpetua, riposa in pace, AMEN

Thomas Everett

October 27, 2014

My heartfelt sympathy to Austin's family and friends.

Thomas Moore

October 27, 2014

I am so sorry. On behalf of my daughter Alaina and myself we send prayers, thoughts and our deepest sympathy. I spoke to Austin numerous times when he was at St Anthony's with Alaina, and a couple of months ago I sat and watched a concert with Austin and Sarah at the Midway Tavern. Austin's love of music was beautiful and we had some great talks about that. Know that we are with you in heart, mind and spirit.

Thomas Moore

October 27, 2014

On behalf of myself and my daughter Alaina Moore, we send our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy. I am shocked. I am priviledged to have spoken to Austin many times as he and Alaina attended St Anthony's, and I recently spent a great night with Austin and Sarah listening to a great band at the Midway Tavern. It was always a pleasure talking to Austin and his love of music was beautiful. We will be thinking about you all, and know we are with you.

October 27, 2014

Though I never knew Austin, I knew his mom and my daughter baby sat for him long time ago.
Our deepest condolences Char Everett. We will never forget what a great teacher you were and the impact you had on Lisa's schooling years.
May God give you and your dear family peace and comfort at this terrible time.
In condolence,

Jennifer, Nevin, Lisa and Nigel Siqueira.

Hannah Bohm

October 27, 2014

Dear Friend,
Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy. We pray the love of God enfolds you during your journey through grief. May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you.

Kathleen Kershner

October 27, 2014

Austin is one of the sweetest souls I have ever met. He brought light and joy to our senior level theology class at Saint Joseph High School. May he rest in the peace and joy of our Lord Jesus Christ. May the same Lord grant the peace that surpasses all understanding to all of his family and friends. God speed my little brother.

Rose & Stan Caparell

October 27, 2014

Char and Mike...Stan and I would like to extend our heartfelt sympathy to you at your time of loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this.

Tom&Nancy Farmiloe

October 27, 2014

~*~Goodbye Austin~*~ beautiful boy....handsome man. We will always see your smile in our hearts.~*~

Debbie Carew

October 27, 2014

Char, such heartbreaking news. Sending love, healing energy, and peaceful solace to you. I'm holding you and your family in my thoughts and in my heart.

Denise Wods

October 27, 2014

There are no words, Austin was a huge part of our family while they were growing up, his smile was infectious and I feel blessed that you shared him with the world, his love of music and his quests to right the wrongs will be just a few of the many things I will miss. My prayers are with you now and in the future.

Shelley Lietz

October 27, 2014

Char, my prayers are with you and your family.

Nancy Peterson

October 27, 2014

Our deepest sympathy, Char. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.

Kathy Holy

October 27, 2014

Char, My heart goes out to you and your family at this time. I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Amber Williams

October 27, 2014

Char, my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. Ill continue to pray for your strength and sanity during this devastating time. So Sorry!

Lisa Siqueira

October 26, 2014

Really heartbroken to hear this news. Praying for you all through this time.

Dawn Brovold

October 26, 2014

I pray that you and your family can feel the comfort of Gods arms as He carries you through this difficult time.

October 26, 2014

Char, my prayers and hugs to you and Sarah. This is a shock just like our son's passing. I totally understand the daze you are in. Love, Diana Curran

Linda Walker

October 26, 2014

My thoughts are with you Mike and Char. I am remembering the many years of grade school and high school that our boys shared together. God bless his young soul and your entire family.

Donna Heverly

October 26, 2014

Dear Char,

I am so sorry to hear about your son. I can not begin to imagine how you are doing. You are having to go through what no parent should have to go through. Their our no words that can express how difficult this must be for everyone. I will be praying for you, your family & friends.

Briana Hall(Dawson)

October 26, 2014

Austin was such a heart warming guy, very down to earth and good friend, my thoughts and prayers are with his family, God bless.

michael

October 26, 2014

I loved you like my own son.

Linda Waltz

October 26, 2014

I am so saddened to hear about Austin. He was a special young man. Whenever he saw me after St. Anthony's, he would always make it a point to come up to me and even give me a hug. I remember him very fondly and memories of him make me smile. Char, Mike, and Sarah I don't have the words to express my sympathy. I will keep all of you in prayer. Unfortunately I will be out of town Friday. I would have liked to have been there to give you a hug in person. My thoughts will certainly be with you.

October 26, 2014

So sorry - pray you feel Gods comfort .
Marry Anne Alstott

ricky&pam herndon

October 26, 2014

so sorry to for your loss. Austin was a great young man. he will be missed.

Michael Walsh

October 26, 2014

I am deeply sorry for your loss. Austin was one of my favorite students at St Joe. He always had the ability to brighten my day. God be with you all at this time.
Mike Walsh

Ric Deranek

October 26, 2014

I know how close you were, he will even be closer to you now in your heart. Just think of the glories he now shares.

October 26, 2014

There is nothing I can say to ease your pain, but know that I am praying for you and your family and am here for anything you need or want no matter the day or time. Sue Kummer

Cassandra Weglowski

October 26, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sandie Neitzel

October 26, 2014

Although I never had the privilege to meet Austin, I can see that he was a wonderful human being, and loved by many. God has a very special place for such a special young man. Wishing you peace and comfort at this very difficult time.

Jan Oltman

October 26, 2014

I am so sorry for you loss. My heart breaks for you. Please know I am here for you no matter what you need. My prayers are sent to you for comfort and healing.

Audra Lubs

October 26, 2014

So sorry for your loss Mike and Char. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May Austin rest in peace.

Barb and Doug Nelson

October 26, 2014

Doug and I will always remember Austin as the shy, quiet, smiling boy whenever we came over to see Mike and Char. We are at a total loss for words at a time like this, just know that we are thinking of you, constantly, our prayers are with you, we miss you and love you.

Pat Goralski

October 26, 2014

God bless is soul and family

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