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Edward Everett Obituary

Edward L. "Nip" Everett Edward "Nip" Everett , 78, loving father, brother and friend passed away surrounded by his family at his Lakewood home, on Feb. 1, 2009, after a long battle with cancer. Nip was born Aug. 24,1930, in Tacoma to Eric and Patricia Everett and attended Lincoln H.S. He served in the USAir Force and worked for the Federal Prison System at McNeil Island as Superintendent of Electronic Industries until he retired in 1980. Shortly thereafter, he started up his own business, NEPNA Co. He was a member of the Lakewood Masonic Lodge and Tacoma Elks. An avid sports fan, he ran track in H.S., played semi-pro baseball while in the Air Force, bowled for many years, and loved fishing and going to the Seahawks games. He follows in death wife Eleanor "Poggey" and is survived by: daughters Linda (German), Patricia (Mathusz), son Michael, grandchildren Tina (Baker), Ryan and Kim German, great grandson Darren, first wife Sandy, sisters Joanne (Hawn) and family, Gayle (Cammarano) and family, brother Gordon and family, along with many close friends, including Cecelia, and his beloved Yorkies; Bambam, Flower, and Sugar. Services will be held 10:00AM Sat., Feb. 7th, in the Aspen Chapel in the Celebration of Life Bldg. at Mountain View Funeral Home in Lakewood. Reception following. Donations may be made in Nip's name to www.sightlife.org

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) from Feb. 4 to Feb. 5, 2009.

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Shannon Streich

February 8, 2009

Nip was so generous and a very sweet man. He will be greatly missed.

Michelle Hathaway

February 6, 2009

Remembering the past so very long ago. When my Grandma Poggie was still alive , her and Nip had bought me a mermaid and some other gifts of which i still have after 16 years. Days when we wish we could of been closer as a time such as this. We'll be thinking of Nip and the family as your dealing with the loss of a family member ..
LUV U GRANDPA NIP

Tracey Finch

February 5, 2009

I will forever be grateful to Nip for teaching me that happiness does not lie in material things nor money, but in family and holding myself to high moral standards.

Pat and Laurie Adams

February 5, 2009

May memories of your wonderful father fill your hearts with comfort , peace and love. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Patty Patch RN

February 4, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I could have known Nip in his glory days, he has left quite an impression on many. It was nice to meet Mike and Patty and see the love in your family. My prayers are with you.

Christa Vandarwarka

February 4, 2009

Nip was one of the most generous people I have even known. (And who will ever forget his jokes??)

He was a dear friend and I loved him like a second Dad. He'll always be in my heart and I will forever miss him.

My wish for you Nip - may there be bowling alleys in heaven!!

Lawrence R. Putman

February 4, 2009

Nip was not only an excellent employee during my years at McNeil but also a personal friend.I valued his work expertise,loyalty and honestly. My condolescences to his loved ones. L.R. "PUTT" PUTMAn warden retired

Horst G Albrecht

February 4, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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