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Everett Wayne Waddell Everett Wayne Waddell saddled up for his last ride to meet with his Heavenly Father on Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, with his loving family by his side, finally losing his courageous and valiant 19-month battle with cancer. Everett was born July 7, 1935, in Twin Falls, Idaho, to Harrison Garfield Waddell and Carmen Louise Cozad Waddell, the youngest of five children. Everett was a member of the Filer 2nd Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Everett graduated from Twin Falls High School in 1953, the last class to graduate from the old high school on Shoshone Street. After high school, Everett joined the U.S. Air Force and served as a military policeman in Korea shortly after the war ended. Everett married Martha Ann Miller in 1959. To this union were born four daughters, Cheryl (Hank) Campbell of Nampa, Idaho, Karen (Jim) Butler of Gooding, Vicki (Chuck) Fuller of Twin Falls and Bethany (Keith) Harrington of Fairfield. Everett and Martha were later divorced. A blind date was arranged for Everett with Judy Olsen in February 1977. They were married that year on Everett's birthday, 7/7/77. To this union came four step-daughters, Stacie (Chris) Gardner of Elko, Nev., Penny (Brad) Bell-Carlson of Boise, Marnie (Joe) Packard of Boise and Andrea (Charlie) Budden of Twin Falls. Having eight daughters was a challenge and a joy to Everett. He loved his family so. He was also blessed with 27 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Everett earned a degree in bookkeeping from Twin Falls Business College and worked a short time as a bookkeeper. He then joined the Idaho State Police and retired in 1990 after 28 years of service. The real passion of Everett's life was horses. He was a member of the Twin Falls County Mounted Sherriff's Posse, the Magic Valley Arabian Horse Association, the National Cutting Horse Association and the Idaho Cutting Horse Association, where in 1998 he won the NCHA Area 3 Championship in the 2000 Limited Rider Class and was awarded the Kelly Graham trophy. He was an active member of grass roots cutters at the time of his diagnosis. Everett loved to go trail riding and spent all the time he could riding in the mountains with his wife. Everett loved the time spent with family during family dinners and outings, hunting, fishing and camping trips and 3D bow shoots. Everett is survived by his wife, Judy; their eight daughters and sons-in-law; 27 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and his sister, Lois Hazen of Twin Falls. He is preceded in death by his parents; and his three brothers, Pete, Gordon and Jack. Everett and Judy were appreciative of all the help given to Everett by family and friends during his illness. Papa, we all love you so much. The void left in our hearts and lives will never be filled. The funeral will be held at1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Filer LDS Stake Center, 841 W. Midway in Filer, Idaho, with interment to follow at the Filer Cemetery. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at White Mortuary "Chapel by the Park" and one hour prior to the service Thursday, at the church. Please join the familyin celebrating Everett'slife by visiting hiseverlasting memorial at www.MeM.com. Memorial contributions may be made in Everett's name to the American Cancer Society.
• Published Wednesday, November 4, 2009
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