ET went to Teachers College for High School and then stayed home to help his father on the family farm.
Everet met Elaine (Carroll) Taylor at Grace United Methodist Church, and they were married on June 7, 1953, in Lincoln, NE. They made their home on a farm north of Lincoln and then on an acreage north of Waverly. Three children were blessed to the family, Sharon, Joyce and Dale.
At the age of 55 years old, he went to work for Lincoln Electric System as a heavy equipment operator and worked there till he was 70.
Everet and Elaine loved their acreage north of Waverly, which involved Blue bird and Hummingbird watching and gardening as well as always going out to see the Sandhill Cranes. Everet was still a farmer at heart, having at least 40 tomato plants each season along with at least an acre of sweet corn along with every other vegetable he could grow. He loved to give his produce away to the neighbors by the gallons full.
Everet and Elaine loved going to their children’s events and in later years, rarely missed their grandchildren’s events whether it was a music program to all of the sporting events. 4-H was a big part of the family from the time he was young to later years, when his great grandchildren were involved. All the grandchildren loved Grandpa and he always had candy for them. He still called everyone on their birthdays including the Great Grandchildren.
Everet LOVED fishing was an understatement. That’s all he mostly talked about and loved going with his son and the grandkids. Everet had a heart of Gold, touched so many people’s lives and everyone loved him. He would do anything you asked of him. Halloween and Funny Hats were his big thing – He loved to dress up for Halloween every year. Everet has so many stories from the past 102 years, many of them are unbelievable.
After leaving the acreage Everet and Elaine moved into Savannah Pines in Lincoln. That is where “ET” came from Janette, the activities director, a nickname that has stuck for the past 15 years.
Everet and Elaine attended Waverly Methodist Church and then attended Berean church regularly in the later years, and when able Everet attended First Free Church with his daughters.
Everet is survived by his daughter Sharon Taylor, son Dale Taylor and his wife Kristin, and son-in-law Woodrow Nelson. He was blessed with 9 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Other family members to mourn his passing are his 2 sisters Carol Anderson and Doris Wilkins as well as other extended family members of nieces, nephews and cousins. Everet is preceded in death by his wife, Elaine Taylor and Daughter Joyce Nelson.
Visitation will be Monday, July 29 from 4-8 p.m at Roper and Sons Midtown Chapel, (4300 O Street, Lincoln) with family greeting friends from 6-8 p.m.
Funeral Service will be held at the Roper and Sons Midtown Chapel at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 30th.
Memorials to the family for future designation.