- Date Of Birth: November 11, 1936
- Date Of Death: March 30, 2022
- State: Idaho
Everett Sheffield passed away in Pocatello Idaho after a long struggle with dementia. Everett was born in St Augustine Texas in 1936 to Alembert and Allie Stalsby Sheffield. He was the youngest of four, his two brothers, Ellis and Alembert Jr. Sheffield preceded him in death while his sister Evelyn Stefanick survives him.
At the tender age of 16, Everett joined the Navy by forging his birth certificate. He soon achieved the rank of chief petty officer by age 21. After leaving the Navy, he became an instructor in the U.S. Air Force, training others in sophisticated electronics that controlled complex weapons systems. This became the foundation for a long career at Litton Guidance and Control Systems where he worked on the cruise missile program based at Boeing Field. He enjoyed his career and took great pride in his work. He also continued to serve in the Naval Reserve until his retirement.
Everett met Peggy Pruitt in Houston, Texas at a Methodist Singles dance locally referred to as “The Horse Show.” They married soon after in 1963 and started their family.
Everett loved anything aviation related. He joined the Civil Air Patrol and obtained a private pilot’s license. He enjoyed day trips flying out over the San Juan Islands. After moving to San Diego, he then became an avid sailor enjoying days on the water with his children. Another memorable hobby was being a movie extra in a variety of film productions in the Seattle area.
