Everett L. Alexander, age 87, passed away peacefully of natural causes, at his home in Provo, Utah.
He was born January 1, 1907 in Butte, Montana, a son of William Zera and Roxanna Hall Alexander. He met Norma Pearl Hall and they married on February 7, 1929 in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. They were later sealed in the Los Angeles Temple on March 29, 1958.He was a great man, and a man of all trades. He was a carpenter, worked in the shipyards in Oakland, California; and later as a truck driver. He then worked as a security guard for the Hughes Corp.
He loved to sing, write poetry-mostly about his family and his experiences-and one of the greatest things about him was, "he never knew a stranger" in his whole life.
He was a member of the Eagles Lodge in California, was a lifetime "Spa" member, and he enjoyed the brotherhood of his many friends. He was an active member of the LDS Church. He will missed and loved by all who came into his life.
He is survived by his loving wife of over 65-years of marriage, Norman Pearl; a daughter and "favorite" son-in-law, Oral and Vic Grow of Orem; two sons, Norvel "Bud" and Jolayne Alexander of Union City, Calif.; Marvin and Elaine Alexander of North Salt Lake; two sisters, Thurza Sprouse of St. George; and Zina Fausett of Roosevelt; with also 16 grandchildren; 66 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by both his parents, three sisters, and twin brothers.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 26, 1994 at 11 a.m., at the Walker Funeral Home, 85 East 300 South, Provo. Graveside services will take place later that day at 4 p.m. at the Dryfork Cemetery in Vernal. Friends may call Friday, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. and one hour prior to services, all at Walker Funeral Home in Provo
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Primary Children's Hospital, in honor of Everett, and his great-grandnephew, who is there in the hospital.
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