Everett E Banks

Died April 29th 2012 at home due to complications of cancer.

He was born May 4th, 1933 in Ames Iowa to Gerald “Jerry” and Ruth Banks. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Aiko in 1983, a Brother Don Banks of San Antonio TX a Granddaughter Kaylee Banks and his parents. He moved to Tumwater with his family in 1941. His parents bought a home on Deschutes Way. The home was later moved to Linderson Way due to the construction of I-5.

He made many life long friends by the river, Lunds, Browns, Meyers and many more families. His Grandpa Boyce owned a filling station across from where the Falls Terrace restaurant is now. He told his kids many stories of the area history in the 40’s & 50’s. He had a snap memory and could recall so much good times back then. Ten years later His father got the itch to farm and raise Quarter Horses so he moved with them to a small ranch off Marvin Rd. The home is still there but it’s surrounded by the Seasons Subdivision. He graduated from Olympia High School in 1953. He enlisted in the Navy in 1955 and served two years and opted to change to the Air Force, where he served 20 years. In 1958 He married the pretty gal who logged flight time for the Fighter Pilots, Ms. Aiko Ito of Misawa Japan. They were married in Sapporo Japan.

He served in Vietnam from 1964-1966 at “Rocket City”. After his two children were born he home stationed at McCord AFB and bought a home in Lacey WA. After retiring from the military he learned the plumbing trade and worked construction. In the early 80’s he retired and started helping with the grandkids. This was his biggest joy in life! He cared for 5 Grandkids off and on while his kid’s families worked (THANKS DAD). Dad was a hardworking man who believed in doing a job right the first time by being thorough and meticulous. He was never late always early.

Dad let your spirit blend with all who love you now and loved you past. Thank you for always being there for us wherever and whenever we needed you.

He is survived by two sons, Jerry and Gina Banks, McCleary WA, Allen and Cindy Banks, Littlerock WA, 5 Grandchildren and 3 Great Grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the American Cancer Society. Thank You.

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Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free. I’m following the path God laid for me. I took his hand when I heard him call, I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way, I found that peace at the close of day.

If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss; Ah yes, these things I too shall miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life’s been full, I’ve savored much, good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.

Perhaps my times seemed all too brief, don’t lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me now; “He’s set me free.”