Obit: Everson, Elaine Mae (1921? - 2012)

Contact: Robert Lipprandt
E-mail: bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Anderson, Burrows, Everson, Krakenberger, McLaughlin, Martin, Mertens, Robotka

----Source: The Tribune - Phonograph (Abbotsford, WI) 9/12/2012

Everson, Elaine Mae (Krakenberger) (1921? - 3 JUL 2012)

Elaine Mae (Krakenberger) Everson passed away peacefully in her home on July 3, 2012, at the age of 91.

She was born in Dorchester, and lived her married life in Merrill, with her husband, Robert Warren Everson.

She resided in Valencia, Calif., for the past 30 years near to her daughter, Bobbi Burrows and family. Elaine’s parents, Raymond and Leona Krakenberger, and sister, Echo Mertens Anderson are all deceased.

She is survived by her daughter and son in law, Bruce Burrows and her two grandchildren, Carl McLaughlin and Savannah Burrows. Elaine has a cousin, Dan Martin, living in Surry, Maine; one niece, Cindy Robotka; and four nephews, John, Greg, Jeff and Kurt Mertens all residing with their families in Wisconsin. Her Godchild, Jay Mertens also lives with his family in Milwaukee.

Elaine was a quiet and shy woman but with strength far surpassing most of us. Fighting her way from a three pound infant into an absolutely gorgeous woman, inside and out. The difficulties of illness would never stop her from pushing forward and surviving whatever was in her way. She loved to be with her family, giggle and enjoyed the outdoors. In her early years she was a model and worked for the Boston Store in Milwaukee.

She also was employed as a bookkeeper in Medford, and the proprietor of Elaine’s Style Shop in Merrill. She enjoyed most of her life as a mother, and housewife with her husband, Bob (better known as “Stick”) Everson, part owner of Trantows Building Center, in Merrill.

She loved animals, such as her very own pot bellied pig when she was little and her dog “Dempsey”, a feisty boxer. Elaine spent most of her life enjoying the outdoors. An avid hunter and fly-fisher, it was hard to keep her away from the woods or the water! Her daughter and grandchildren were her true pride and joy. She loved to watch them all perform, as they are all active in music and the arts. A more proud Grandma there never was. Elaine’s family will miss her terribly and yet we are assured she is with the Lord and those that have passed before her.
Please go to the Eternal Valley website, www.eternalvalleymortuary.com to view Elaine’s photos and tributes.

Note: Birth information was not published with obituary.