John Evers

Memorial services for John A. Evers, 85, will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, February 12, 2011 at Bustard's Funeral Home. Cremation has been held. Mr. Evers died February 7, 2011 at the VA Center in Sheridan, Wyoming. John was born July 11, 1925 in Casper, to Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. Evers. He attended local schools and graduated from NCHS in 1943. He enlisted in the Navy that same year. He served on the aircraft carrier, USS Shipley Bay. He was discharged from the Navy February 21, 1947. He worked for Amoco until his retirement in 1983. He married Ruby Ann Racich on July 18, 1953. He enjoyed the outdoors, camping, backpacking, fishing, and pheasant hunting. He looked forward to the Thursday "meetings" with his pool playing friends. He doted on his children and grandsons and enjoyed spending time at his mountain cabin. He is survived by his wife, Ruby, his son, Michael (Mary Beth), his daughter, Lisa Evers, his grandsons, Joseph and Nicholas Evers. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Geraldine Racich and several nieces and nephews and their families. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Pauline, his brother, Peter and a nephew, Gary M. Dolenc. Memorials to Alzheimer's and St. Anthony's School would be appreciated by the family.