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David Everett obituary, Cortez, CO

David Everett Obituary

David Everett passed away on January 31st in Albuquerque, NM. He was born to Walter and Serena Everett on June 24th, 1937, in Mancos, CO. He grew up on the family ranch until he graduated high school, at which time he went to Fort Lewis College to obtain his bachelor's degree in education. He was drafted into the Army and was based in San Antonio, TX. He taught students at Aneth, UT while obtaining his master's degree in Elementary Administration. He retired from the Bureau of Indian Affairs and returned to teaching at Cortez Middle School.

His fondest memory is of being at cow camp as a child with his parents and younger brother.

He married Cathleen Bennett in 1963, who passed away in 2022.

He is survived by his eldest son Lee, daughter Claudia, grandson Brandon, granddaughters Quinn, Ashlynn, Elena, and estranged son Reid.

No formal services are planned; a small family gathering will be held in Cortez in the spring.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Journal on Feb. 4, 2026.

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