Allen "Bob" Elmer Evershed

Our dear dad, grandpa and husband passed away peacefully on September 8, 2011 from complications of cardiovascular disease, after 87 years of dancing, singing, laughing and spreading joy with his optimistic attitude to everyone he knew.

He was born in Manti, Utah a town he dearly loved, on June 19, 1924 to Katie Lenora Tripp and Elmer Blaine Evershed. He was the youngest of 7 children. Growing up in a large family and in rural Utah instilled in him a strong work ethic and his lifelong love of gardening, family and the great outdoors.

He graduated from South High in 1942. From 1943-1945 he served our country in WWII in France and Germany as a combat soldier and staff sergeant in the 12th Armored Division. He was most proud of his Combat Rifleman Medal. On May 25, 1948 he married the first love of his life, Dorothy Parkinson, in the Salt Lake Temple. Together they had 5 children that brought them great joy. In 1949 he graduated from the University of Utah with a BS in business and marketing, accounting and education. He had a varied and diverse career. "He never met a deal he didn''t like."

In 2006 he married the second love of his life Dorothy Davis.

He was preceded in death by his first wife Dorothy Parkinson in 1988. He is survived by his children Jeff (Diane), Gary (Paula), Sherri (Michael Mahaffey), Patti (Clay Peterson), Robyn (Dave Kremer), 14 grandchildren, Meghann, Ali, Anna, Sarah, David, Emily, John, Dan, Tom, Jon, Susie, Sam, Nate, Jane. seven great-grandchildren, his only living sibling, June Miller of Washington DC; his wife Dorothy Davis and her children Danny Davis and Debbie Madsen.

The family would like to thank the nurses and doctors at the VA hospital, Dr. William Mackie and Vista Hospice. A special thanks to his "angel" Dorothy.

"Although we will miss you dad, every time we gather together and laugh, each time we bring a smile to a stranger''s face or give hope and kindness to a difficult situation, you will be there. We love and miss you."

A celebration of his life will be held 1:30pm Saturday September 17, 2011 at the 4th Ward Chapel, 142 W. 200 N. Salt Lake City where a visitation will be held at 12:30pm prior to the celebration. Private family burial on Monday September 19, 2011. Condolences may be shared at www.lindquistmortuary.com