Everett Eiselen

Everett Truman Eiselen, 82, died at his home in Cambria on August 30, 2016. He was born in Stockton, California. His father, Malcolm Eiselen, was a history professor at College of the Pacific, now University of the Pacific. Everett's childhood home was in a faculty neighborhood. Several of his contemporaries remained lifelong friends. His mother, Edna, was a violinist. She inspired his passion for classical music. After receiving his doctorate from Caltech, Everett was employed as an engineer with IBM for 35 years. He worked in Silicon Valley at the time computers were evolving rapidly. His work earned numerous awards and five patents. After retirement, he enjoyed using computer programming to design complex woodturning projects. His unique wooden bowls and sculptures are treasures. Other retirement hobbies included photography, music composition, and (until age 66) riding a unicycle. Everett will be remembered for his intellect, kindness and generosity; his love of family; and his delightful disposition. Despite his long illness, he retained a sunny outlook worthy of his childhood nickname "Perk," which continued to be used by family and longtime friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Robert and sister Alice. He is survived by his wife, Sherry; his daughters Kim Friend (Scott) and Kelley Cutforth (Dan); stepsons Jeff Storm, Eric Storm, and Glenn Storm; and six grandchildren. No services are planned. Donations in his name may be made to the donor's favorite charity, Humanities West, or Wilshire Hospice. Sign his guestbook at sanluisobispo.com/obituaries.