VAN WINKLE, Everett

Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ - Posted: Sunday, November 11, 2012 - Everett Van Winkle passed away Nov. 6, 2012 in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 95. Everett was born Nov. 28, 1916, in Porterville, Calif., to Julian and Eva (Hudson) Van Winkle. Everett graduated high school and a few years later, in 1936, Everett met a lovely young woman named Beth. After a two-year courtship the two were married in Lynwood, Calif., Oct. 15, 1938. In May of 1943, Everett was drafted into the U.S. Army, serving in the 280th Field Artillery Battalion. He entered as a Private and was honorably discharged Christmas Day 1945 as a Master Sergeant. He served in France, Belgium and Germany and was the recipient of the Bronze Star. Everett then worked in the Construction Industry eventually becoming a superintendent. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. In 2000, Everett and Beth relocated from Long Beach, Calif., and made Big River, Calif., their new home. Everett was preceded in death by his loving wife of 70 years, Beth in 2008; and his son, Gene. He is survived by his son, Kenneth (Pam) Van Winkle, of Big River, Calif.; brother, Ralph Van Winkle, of Minden, Nev.; sister, Maxine Pereira, of Fallon, Nev.; grandsons, James Van Winkle, of Lakewood, Calif., and John Van Winkle, of Orange, Calif.; and two great-grandchildren. Services will be Wednesday, at 11:30 a.m. at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, Calif. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations in Everett’s name to Bibles for America 355 Goddard Suite 100 Irvine, CA 92618. Thoughts and condolences can be made to Everett’s family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com. Arrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory.