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Everett was born in Utica, New York and raised in Bath, N.Y., the middle of three children born to Frank and Virginia Kiff.
Following his high school graduation from Haverling High, he proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. Stationed in Key West, Florida, Everett served his country on the heavy cruiser The Baltimore.
Following his years of service in the Navy, Everett pursued his college education and graduated from Ithaca College with a degree in physical education and recreation. Everett spent the majority of his career nurturing students and student athletes at Haverling High School in Bath, N.Y.
He spent many years as a football coach, but the pride of his coaching career came from the many years he spent as a successful swim coach. In the fourteen years that he coached, he possessed the highest number of team wins of any coach in the region at that time with a career record of 215 wins, 22 losses and 1 tie.
Following his retirement, Everett relocated to South Carolina to be near his family. His retirement years were spent traveling with his wife and friends, making wine in the Finger Lake region of upstate New York, golfing and wood working. One of Everett's most memorable attributes to friends, family and neighbors was his undying sense of humor.
Everett is a 60 year member of the First United Presbyterian Church of Bath, N.Y.
He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Alice Lander Kiff, of Little River; his son, Mark Everett Kiff and his wife, Angelika Kiff, of Greer; his daughter, Kimberly Kiff, of Myrtle Beach; sister, Meredith Silvy and her husband, Kenneth; and three grandsons.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 19, 2007 at Lee Funeral Home in Little River. Visitation will begin at 6 p.m. followed by a brief prayer service at 7 p.m.
Please sign a guest book at MyrtleBeachOnline.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mercy Hospice, P.O. Box 58640, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579.
Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach is serving the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Everett Kiff
JERRY PLUMB
July 21, 2007
Dear Alice
Connie and I are very sorry for your loss. I have very fond memories of Ev both of high school and Navy boot camp. He had the greatest sense of humor of anyone I ever knew. A great athelete who was extremely intelligent. I feel fortunate to have known him.
Cheryl (Calkins) Meyers
July 20, 2007
Mrs. Kiff, Was so sorry to hear about your husband and my prayers and best wishes are with you. Miss you and have only wonderful memories.
Lois (McGlynn) Goltry
July 20, 2007
Dear Alice and family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. It has been many years since I saw any of you but I have fond high school and baby sitting memories.
Susan Cooper-Clark
July 20, 2007
Dear Kiff family, my deepest sympathy goes out to you. He was a great guy with many wonderful memories left behind.
Bill Scavone
July 19, 2007
My deep sympathy. I've lost a golfing friend.
Mark McGraw
July 19, 2007
Kim, my condolances to you and your family at this difficult time.
Terri Narby
July 19, 2007
Dear Alice and family, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Bob Warner
July 19, 2007
I feel I have lost one of my best friends, but I still have many fond memories of our school times together.
Your friends at Wetzel
July 18, 2007
Our deepest sympathies to the entire Kiff family. May the memories of Everett provide you with peace and comfort during this time.
Carrie Spencer
July 17, 2007
To the Kiff Family - my deepest sympathies and prayers are with you.
Stephany Nicholas
July 17, 2007
With my deepest sympathies.
JEANETTE ROYALS
July 17, 2007
KIM ,THINKING OF YOU AT THIS TIME OF SADNESS LOVE,JEANETTE ROYALS
Marcia Fishel
July 17, 2007
Kim-
With deepest sympathy for you and your family at this time of loss. With thoughts and prayers.
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