Everett Melvin Plank

Age 84, was born April 21, 1920 in McLoughlin, SD to Arthur and Agnes Plank. He passed away Feb. 12, 2005 in Klamath Falls, OR. He graduated from high school in Salem, OR, and attended technical school for refrigeration repair. He worked in the Seattle shipyards and drove bus trips for USO troops to Ft. Lewis during WWII. He married Bunah M. Stutsman on Nov. 25, 1943 and together they operated the family business for 41 years. Everett loved his family, enjoyed travel, practical jokes and being with relatives and friends for picnics, fun and water sports.

He will be missed by his daughter Raenelle Bob Zumbo; granddaughters: Jeniene Mark Frisco and Kristi Greg Hronek; great grandchildren: Emily, Kristin, Lindsey and Brian; his sisters Lucyette Papenfus and Lucille Holbrook; brothers Merle Eunice Plank, Lawrence Joann Plank; brother-in-law Jerry Mardis and numerous relatives and friends.

Viewing is Monday 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Evergreen-Washelli Funeral Home followed by a Private Entombment. A Celebration of Everett?s Life will begin at 12 p.m., Mon, Feb. 21, 2005 at Olympic View Community Church, 425 NE 95th, Seattle, WA 98115. Memorials preferred to Olympic View Community Church Memorial Fund.

"Reverence for God gives a man deep strength; His children have a place of refuge and security." Proverbs 14:26

"Thank you, Everett-"Pappy"-Daddy-Grandpa-Opa, for being an example of quiet strength, and a Godly man with a reverent heart and a joyful spirit. Your encouragement and laughter will be greatly missed."