Condolence: I've been thinking so much lately about my friend Everett and missing his life stories. He was such a wealth of knowledge and life experience, happily shared. I wanted to post a photo of the heavenly bunches of hyacinths he planted on my deck last October. They bloomed in early spring and I could say Hi to Ev every time I left my house! Such a thoughtful act. Peace and love to his family today.

Condolence: Hallo lieve everett lucie en familie, Gecondoleerd met het verlies van jullie vader/opa. Ook op afstand zal ik hem missen. Ik herinner mij de warmte en geborgenheid van jullie gezin en de zachte humor. Sterker dan het verlies is de herinnering die blijft. Heel veel leifes en sterkte gewenst van mij!

Condolence: beste everett, helma, mark en chris, Gecondoleerd met het overlijden van je vader, jullie opa en schoonvader. Zeer verdrietig dat dit onvermijdelijk blijft. Mijn vader was zeer gesteld op jouw vader. Ze begrepen elkaar en hadden een overeenkomstige kijk op het leven. Bovendien waren het generatiegenoten. Je vader was een aardige en slimme man. Als ik de necrologie lees heeft je vader uit het leven gehaald wat erin zat. Sterkte wiebe, henk, marja, lisa, jente

Condolence: I want to let Everett's family know what a treasure he was to this community and to me personally. We became friends through our mutual interest in art. I loved hearing his life stories so willingly shared, and he was intrigued by mine - and the fact that I am a woman with tools... I will miss and remember Everett, his wit, his lively curiosity, his sharing of expertise. A truly noble gentleman.

Condolence: "He is one of Nature's noblemen, kind-hearted and true, a man with his heart in his hand." Our community used this epithet once many years ago. I would like to apply it to my dear friend, Everett Vanderwende. I think that Everett's children, Lucy and Everett Jr. know that many of us in the community have the highest regard for Everett. Our hearts go out to Everett's fine family at this time.