Everett Williams

Everett Franklin Williams was born May 24, 1918 in Yellville, Arkansas to Hez and Violet Williams. He had 2 brothers and 1 sister. After graduating from high school he worked on the farm. He then joined the Army and was a military policeman during World War II. He loved riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle in the Army in Germany. He thought Germany was a beautiful country. Everett told many stories about how his least favorite duty was to guard and escort the garbage truck to the garbage dump from the base. People were starving and would try and raid the truck on the way, so he and some of the other soldiers, cooks and MP’s would save the good items and bag them to give to the needy civilian population. This was not allowed but they did it anyway. Everett was very proud to serve his country and proud to have been in the service. He always said “Nobody wins a war” “War is for politicians” “It hurts the poor people, they suffer, not the politicians”. After the war he married Lucille Bogel. They moved to Washington State. He worked for Lay-N-Nord Auto Supply for over 35 years and retired from there. They had 1 daughter, Geraline Sires. He is preceded in death by his wife and daughter. Everett loved to fish and ride motorcycles. He always grew a garden. He could build or fix anything. If something broke everyone called him for help. He was a man who loved God and prayed and studied his bible. He is survived by his granddaughter Judea Sires and great grandchildren Sidra, Madeeha, and Zain ; grandson Tim Sires and great grandson Layne Sires and one sister, Verda Dashier. The family would like to thank and mention Peachtree retirement home staff and residents. Everett lived there the last 4 years and really thought everyone was so nice and enjoyed his friends there. The family would also like to thank Memorial Hospice and the wonderful nurses, staff, and volunteers for their care and comfort in Everett’s last days as well as The Cottage in the Meadow for their care, compassion and help in his final journey home. They were like angels. I wanted to mention how much Everett appreciated his good friend L.V. Birkinbone who came to see him regularly every week. He also loved visiting with his grandkids Sidra, Madeeha, and Zain and loved all the drawings, candy and gifts they brought to Papa. He will be greatly missed by his granddaughter Judea who he raised and was always like a father to her. Judea wants to thank Lori, Dianne, and Theresa who sat with her at home and hospice, ran errands, delivered coffee and helped take care of the kids and pick them up from school. Her friends extended a needed helping hand, love and support and it was greatly appreciated. They were her “family” in this time of need. There will be a graveside service for Everett on Friday, April 17, 2015 at 10 AM at Tahoma Cemetery in Yakima. Valley Hills Funeral Home in Yakima is in care of the arrangements. Online tributes can be shared at www.valleyhilllsfh.com. Memorial contributions are suggested to The Cottage In The Meadow. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Everett Williams, please visit our flower store.