Obituaries

Everett Eagle Jr., age 90, of Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2024, at MyMichigan Health Center - Sault. He was born on July 13, 1933, to Everett and Adelaide (Boissineau) Eagle.

Alice Aulura Stain caught his eye, and he married her on October 20, 1953. Together they had six children, Paul, Robert, Karen, Ken, Michael, and Ron. Everett served his country proudly and honorably with the United States Army during the Korean War as a lineman. After his service, he worked at Pingatore Cleaners before taking his position at Chippewa Country Road Commission from 1965 to 1994, plowing many roads and keeping I-75 clean and safe for travelers. Grandpa Eagle’s “big county truck,” was the world to his grandsons. They waited patiently at the end of their driveways for Papa to pick them up and take them for a ride around the block, with one grandson informing him that one day, he too would drive his own big truck for the county.

Everett’s passion in life was people, doing his best to offer a kind word or deed to all he encountered. His family was top priority, with five boys keeping him on his toes, as they sometimes tried to outdo one another and the one daughter who could do no wrong and learned early to hold her own. Fishing occupied his time with the boys in their younger years. Everett was fondly remembered by his daughter and extremely appreciative of him bringing home turtles, stray kittens, lost puppies, and any other creature that needed a home. He dearly loved his grand and great-grandchildren with a hug here, or a pat on the back there. He was supportive of all their interests and activities.

Everett was a member of the First Baptist Church, serving and volunteering wherever needed until it dissolved.

Everett is survived by his children, Paul (Penny Kraft) Eagle, Robert (Kerrie) Eagle, Karen (George) Baldino, Ken Eagle, Michael Eagle and Ron (Stephanie) Eagle; grandchildren; Eric (Jackie Russo) Baldino, Mark (Stephanie Schulte) Baldino, Joshua (Ivanka) Eagle, Bobby Eagle, and Luke Eagle; great-grandchildren, Max Eagle, Alex Eagle Cody Eagle, Chase Baldino, Hailey Baldino, Eric Geordan Baldino, and Keira Baldino; sisters-in-law, Phyllis (Don) Anderson, Sharon (Ed) Piroska, Deb Wallis, Rochelle Benoit, and Sandy Stain; brother-in-law Ed (Brenda McConkey) Stain; special companion and caregiver, Ivana Jones; five special family daughters, Cindy (Allen) Rosecrans, Kathy (Allen) Peek, Lynette Ackerman, Pauline Jones, and Bobbi Sue Benoit; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins who will all miss him very much.

Everett was preceded in death by his wife, Alice in 1995; parents, Everett and Adelaide Eagle; brother, Harold Eagle, sisters-in-law, Gloria Christenson, Thelma McGill, Beatrice Stain, Iris Stain, and Mae (Vanluven) Eagle; brothers-in-law, Orville Stain, Dave Stain, James Stain, and Steve Wallis.

The family would like to thank all staff on the second floor at MyMichigan Health who took care of our dad and went over and above their duties to make sure he had the best possible care.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Sault Wesleyan Church, 3556 Seymour Road, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan 49783.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 17, 2024, at Oaklawn Chapel Gardens, 15264 M-129, Bruce Township, Michigan

Family Life Funeral Homes assisted the family with arrangements. Condolences may be left to the family at www.familylifefh.com.