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Basil Everson Obituary

Basil Everson

Neenah - Basil Everson age 89 passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 due to complications from Covid-19 at Emerald Ridge Assisted Living in Neenah. He was born September 22,1931 to the late Esther and Adolph Everson, Basil graduated from Neenah High School and enlisted in the US Air Force. He was employed at Gear Dairy in Menasha for 25 years and worked for 25 years at the Neenah Foundry Co until his retirement. He enjoyed traveling with his wife Shirley of 65 years to Florida and their retirement home in Redgrainte, Wisconsin. Basil married Shirley Collier on September 3, 1955.

He will be missed by his wife Shirley, daughter Crystal (Tom) Tanvas of Appleton, grandsons Jason (Sarah) Roberts of Neenah, Adam (Sarice) Tanvas of Colorado Springs CO, Phillip Tanvas of Appleton, great-grandchildren, Emily Roberts, Haley Roberts, Josiah Undis, his sister Janet Moors of South Carolina, and many nieces and nephews.

No service will be held at this time. Special thanks to Lakeland Care and the girls at Emerald Ridge for their care and compassion when this virus takes us from seeing and being with our love ones. You will be missed. Love always.

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205 W. Doty Avenue, Neenah 722-7151

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Published by Appleton Post-Crescent on Nov. 29, 2020.

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Toni M Mueller Bill and Fawn

December 2, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. You were always there for us UB you will be missed Love to you Aunt Shirl

Jill Ellis

November 28, 2020

My deepest condolences on Your families loss. Basil always had a smile on his face. It was a delight to get to visit with him and Shirley. He will be missed.

Bonnie Onsgaard

November 26, 2020

Dear Shirley and family, so sorry for your loss. I have thought of your family often over the years with fond memories. Cousin, Bonnie (Everson) Onsgaard

jim everson

November 26, 2020

i wish i would have seen more of basil. your best man at your wedding. prayers are with you shirley jim everson

Dave Hanson

November 25, 2020

What a terrible loss during this pandemic. Our wishes go out to the entire family. Dave & Lisa Hanson

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