Everett Christopher
1928 - 2022
Everett Christopher
1928 - 2022
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1928
DIED
2022
Everett Christopher Obituary
Funeral services will be Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Waltham Presbyterian Church with Rev. Joel Stevenor officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 9:00-11:00 a.m. in the church. Cremation rites will follow services and private burial will be at Waltham Cemetery at a later date. Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota is assisting the family.
Everett was born September 6, 1928 in Freedom Twp., Il. to Mervin and Gertrude (Thompson) Christopher. He married Pat Finley April 24, 2004.
Everett was a 1946 graduate of Serena High School. He served in the United States Army. He was President of the First National Bank of Triumph. He owned Christopher's Insurance in Triumph and was co-owner of Christopher and Schultz Insurance in Mendota. He also farmed and raised cattle. Everett was a 36 year member of the Triumph Fire Department and served as Chief. He was one of the original co-founders of White Oaks Campground in Utica. He served on the Ophir School Board as President and was a past member of Waltham Curling Club, Mendota Elks Lodge, Mendota Moose Lodge, Mendota Shrine Club, Mendota Funsters, Mendota Kiwanis Club and Waltham Presbyterian Church. He was an avid Chicago Cubs and Bears fan.
He is survived by his wife Pat; two sons John (Pam) Christopher of Mt. Pleasant, Wisconsin and Dave "Orb" (Cindy Sobin) Christopher of Utica; the mother of his children Barbara Christopher of Peru; step sons Don (Waynea) Finley of San Antonio, Texas and Steve (Chris) Finley of Utica and grandchildren Cody, Tyler, Collin, Logan, Alexa and Sarah.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Wayne in 2020 and a brother in infancy.
Memorials may be directed to Waltham Presbyterian Church.
Jeanne Davis
March 14, 2022
What a wonderful man. We had the pleasure of knowing and spending lots of time with Everett in the early days and we are blessed for it. He was a caring loving man . I know he will be missed by all. So to Pat , the boy and their families Know that Everett was loved by many. When I married Rich and moved there he couldn't have been more welcoming and we had a great friendship formany years. May he rest in peace and love and prayers to the rest.
Monty and Mary Whipple
March 10, 2022
Our deepest sympathy to Pat and Everett's whole family. Everett was a very friendly fellow to talk to and always had time to share. We enjoyed seeing Pat and him out at various restaurants over the years and we always had good things to discuss, including 60 plus years of living in or around the Waltham community. He gave a lot to his community, and he will be missed.
Norma Jann
March 9, 2022
Dear Christopher Family,
I am sorry for your loss. Everett was a wonderful friend to me and my family.
He was a mentor and kind boss when he gave me a much needed job @ Christopher Insurance while I was in college. I regret my poor typing skills, but I was good at customer service per Barb.
He always let Linda and I know when he was coming to U of I for work and made a point to treat us to lunch.
Great memories and so much love.
I wish your families peace and every comfort of faith, shared love, and grace.
Sincerely,
Norma Jann
Billy Gerard
March 8, 2022
Very sorry for your loss. Had many conversations with Everett at Walmart. Always a great guy! Always had the stories. God Bless all of you at this time. RIP Everett.
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Bob Scott
March 8, 2022
Worked with Everett at Walmart Great guy always good conversations He always went the extra mile. So very sorry to hear of his passing
Frank Mitchell
March 8, 2022
John, My deepest sympathy to Christopher family for you lose.
Mark Whipple
March 8, 2022
My sympathy to Pat, John, Dave and their families. Everett was always enjoyable to chat with.
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