Escanaba, MI
Everett ” Swede” Godfrey, age 75, of Escanaba passed away on Monday, July 22, 2013 at his home with his family by his side.
Everett was born March 1, 1938 in Gladstone the son of Charles and Flossie (Pelkey) Godfrey. He worked for the Marvic Construction Company, Hanson Canning Company and the Delta Coal and Dock Company, which later became the Upper Lakes Coal Company, retiring in 2008. He was a good family man, loved his dog, Frisky and enjoyed hunting. He was also a member of the Sons of the American Legion with the Gladstone American Legion Post 71.
Everett is survived by his wife, Beverly of Escanaba; son, David Godfrey of Gladstone; three grandchildren, Ryan (Nikita) LaForest, Andrew LaForest and Ashley (Dan) Bourdeau; three great grandchildren, Nickolas Reed, Jacob Paul Bourdeau and Laylianna Rose LaForest; a brother, Lyle (Carol) Godfrey of Brampton; a sister, Evelyn (Mike) Birkholz of Gladstone and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a son, Paul Douglas Godfrey, his parents, brothers, Ralph, Art, Merlan, Walter, Harrison, Robert, William, Ted, Irving, and Gerald, sisters, Martha Eagle, Dorothy Micheau and Alice Micheau.
According to family wishes, Everett will be cremated and memorial services will be held at the convienence of the family. He will be laid to rest in the Fernwood Cemetery.
Kenneth Rausch - Sheboygan, Wi
My deepest sympathy to your whole family. He was a great guy who always made laugh when he came in the store (Viau’s). God bless.
Mary y
our sympathy to the family… We will miss our good friend and neighbor..He was well thought of and will be missed dearly…John & Mary Hupy
Bonny Brown - Gladstone, MI
Dave and Beverly, Sorry to hear about your Dad and Husband. He always made me smile when he came into the Legion.
Ann - Escanaba, 0
Swede will truly be missed. I will always remember him accusing me of trying to see how much money he had in his wallet so I could tell you Bev. If there is anything you need or you just want a friend to lean on, you can count on me. Love & Prayers
Kathy Betty Bobby Sharon Helen Pat Tina and Geraldine Godfrey - Brule, Wi
Our deepest sympathy to the whole family. Uncle Everett was a great man And will be dearly missed.
Brenda Kinnart
Everett was such a card… his presence will be missed. Condolences to all the family.Prayers and Blessings for all.
John Kiva - Harvey, 0
So sorry for your loss. “Uncle Everett”was a great friend from the dock. May you rest in peace “unc” !