Jeff Everson

Jeff Everson, 90, of Greenbush, MN, died on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009 in Altru Hospital at Grand Forks.
Jeffrey Owen Everson, the son of Herman and Clara (Wermager) Everson was born June 19, 1919 at Gary, MN. He farmed with his Dad and also worked with the Civilian Conservation Corps. In 1939 he moved to Grand Forks, ND where he drove truck as well as being a produce buyer.

He married Marian Aune on October 6, 1940 at Sundal Lutheran Church, rural Fertile, MN. They lived at Grand Forks until 1942 when Jeff entered the US Army. He served in the Signal Corps in the China, Burma & India Theater. In 1946 they purchased a home in Grand Forks. In 1950 they traded their home for a business venture in Greenbush, a service station and garage they named Jeff’s Super Service. In 1952 the Y-Drive In was built next door to the station. The businesses were purchased in 1980 by their son Paul.

On October 6^th Jeff & Marian would have celebrated 69 years of marriage. Jeff was a 60 year member of Bethel Lutheran Church. He was active in the Greenbush-Badger Lions Club and a member of the American Legion. He served on the Greenbush City Council for over 20 years and drove bus for the Greenbush School for 25 years. He also served on the Greenbush Hospital Board & Greenbush Fire Dept.

Jeff’s humble manner, sense of humor & gentle spirit were present every day. His love for family & friends was evident in everything he did from traveling with Marian throughout the U.S. and abroad to visiting family & friends. He loved hunting, fishing & spending time at “the farm.” We loved him very much. He left a part of himself with all of us.

Jeff is survived by his Loving Wife—Marian,

Children—Joan (Rhett) Haugen of Greenbush,

Victoria (Robert) Brunsvold of Fargo, ND.

and Paul (Debbie Sovde) Everson of Greenbush.

9 Grandchildren: Stephen R. (Deon) Haugen, Trisha L. (Mark) Wold, Matthew T. (Erin) Brunsvold, Meredith A. (Curtis) von Trapp, Megan L. Brunsvold, Molly Jo (Rick) Stawarz, Sean Paul (Elaine) Everson, Todd Jeffrey (Sinoun) Everson, and Kelly Jo Everson.

10 Great-grandchildren: Mark S. Haugen, Stephanie Jo Haugen, Joshua D. Wold, Kaleb M. Wold, Lucas J. Wold, Trygve M. Brunsvold, Clara M. von Trapp, Maren J. Stawarz, Reese K. Everson & Alexis Everson.

1 sister—Eleanor Thorson of Twin Valley, MN.

3 brothers—John (Sandy) Everson of Park Rapids, MN, Allen (Gaye) Everson of Ione, Calif. & Dennis (Joanne) Everson of Nevis, MN.

Many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters—Loryne Mitchell & Harriet Butters and 4 brothers—Ole & Wallace Everson and 2 in infancy.

Funeral Services were held on Saturday, Sept. 12 in Bethel Lutheran Church of Greenbush with Pastor Nancy Jewell and Pastor Dennis Everson, officiating.

Vocalists were Kelly Jo Everson and Dennis Everson. Linda Sovde was the organist. Readers were Stephen Haugen, Molly Stawarz, Robert & Matt Brunsvold. Pallbearers were their grandchildren & great-grandchildren. Honorary Pallbearers were all who attended the services. Special groups were the Greenbush Fire Dept. and Military Honors were conducted by Moen-Zimek Post 88, American Legion of Greenbush. Burial was in Bethel Lutheran Cemetery with Gieseke Funeral Chapel of Greenbush in charge of arrangements.