Everett Charles Snover Sr.

Everett Charles Snover Sr. Gone Fishin' Everett Charles Snover Sr. passed away May 3, 2007. "Chuck" was born May 30, 1922 in Willett, South Dakota. He joined the Army Air Cops specializing in Communications, and served overseas in New Guinea during WWII. Upon return, he drove taxi-cabs and ambulances before working for and retiring from US Sheet Metal. He married Dorothy Meyers in 1933, had five children. Chuck married Ella Mae Margeson in 1976. The two enjoyed traveling to their child homes in South Dakota, fishing, and spending time with each other until her passing in 2004. The loving father, husband and grandfather is survived by his children, Bonnie Duhr of Anchorage, Alaska, Chuck Snover Jr. of Paradise Valley, Montana, Walt Snover of Mesquite, Nevada, Gary Snover of Ft. Smith Arkansas; sister, Alice Fisher of Puyallup, WA; and numerous grand and great-grandchildren. Chuck's step-daughters include Sue Friend, Karen Shugars, Patty Graham, and Donna Welbaum. Everett was preceded in death by Dorothy; daughter, Connie Hites; Ella Mae; his brothers, Gerald and Willy; sisters, Gladys Klein and Hazel Sawyer, and grandsons Doug Groves and Peter Graham. "Dad" will always be remembered by his children as a man who helped them grow through the years, face the challenges of life and remind them of the importance of family. Graveside Services will be held at Mount View Cemetery, 4100 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Tacoma, WA at 12:30 PM on Tuesday, May 8. Attendees should meet at the Mount View Funeral Home Center by 12:20 PM. A reception will follow for family and friends at the Oakroom in the Celebration of Life Center.