Everett Loren Whittaker

TWIN FALLS- Everett L. Whittaker, 78, passed Fri., Jan. 14, 2011 at Rosetta Assisted Living, T.F. Born: April 13, 1932 at Hawk Springs, Wy. to Ed & Myrtle Whittaker. Married in 1958 to Reba Lue Pennington (deceased; divorced). Boxed in high school; US Navy QMS (Quarter Master Signalman for 4yrs.; B.A. from BSU; retired after 35+yrs. from Inter. Mountain Gas Co., T.F. as a Corrosion Engineer; Round danced with Rula Ringel 27 yrs. (girlfriend); steel guitar player; and volunteered 3yrs. at the Historical Society & I-FARM Museum, Jerome, Id. Survived by: daughter, LueLinda (Eric) Egbert, T.F.; sons: Keithan, Boise, and Steven (Sharon), CA.; 9 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; 1 sister, Donna Johnson; 5 brothers, Carrol, Harold, Melvin, Vernon, & Wilbur. Preceded in death by: parents, Marsing, Id.; 2 sisters, Norma Darr & Dorthea Layne, Boise; 3 brothers, Edward, Virgil, & Robert; son, Wayne B. Funeral service: 2pm Sat. Jan. 22, 2011 (Parke's M. V. Funeral Home, 2551 Kimberly, Rd., T.F., Id.) Viewing: Fri. 21st , 5-7pm & Sat. 1pm at Parke's. Honors ceremony & reception at Parke's: see www.magicvalleyfuneralhome.com. Special thanks to Hospice & Rosetta staff for their loving care.