Everett Periman

Everett Periman, 94, Nevada, Mo., passed away Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011, at Northcare Hospice House in North Kansas City, Mo. He was born Jan. 11, 1917, in Milo, Mo., the son of Elbert Periman and Vivion Florence Barton Periman.

Everett was married to Marie Louise Stock (Miles) of Fergus Fall, Minn., on June 6, 1946, in Paris, France, and she preceded him in death in 1980. He then married Bertha Lower Roberts, Nov. 30, 1985, at the Whiteman Air Force Base Chapel and she survives of the home.

Everett was born in Milo, Mo., and spent most of his younger years attending school at Frazier and Cloverdale, with high school in Montevallo, Mo. Everett entered the military in the early 1940s leading to a career in the Air Force flying the B17, Flying Fortress, and C130's until his retirement in 1965. After his retirement, he worked in investments and real estate.

Everett was known for his love of planting trees for anyone who asked, including more than 100 trees at the Nevada Golf Club. One of his favorite sayings was "The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit." He was an avid golfer with seven holes in one and shared his passions with anyone who asked, serving as mentor to those learning to play the sport.

Everett is survived by his wife, Bertha; two stepsons, Jesse A. Roberts M.D. and his life partner, Mark Giersch, and Hardy Roberts, all of Kansas City, Mo. Other relatives include many nieces and nephews, and two sisters-in-law, Dolly and Fran, all of whom were very special to him.

Everett was one of 10 sons born to his mother and father, of which there are no survivors. Preceding him in death were six brothers who reached adulthood, Basil, Gordon, Clifford, Russell, Glen and Cecil.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 9, at the First Baptist Church in Nevada with the Rev. Hubert Fox officiating.

Friends may call now and until 10 a.m., Friday, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada, and the family will receive friends at the First Baptist Church, Friday, between 10 and 11 a.m., prior to the funeral service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the Everett Periman Educational Grant Fund, Vernon County, Mo., for Senior Graduates, or to Northcare Hospice and Palliative Care, 2900 Clay Edwards Dr., North Kansas City, MO 64116 or in care of Ferry Funeral Home, 301 S. Washington, Nevada.

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