Obituaries

Frederick Vern Eveleigh, age 74, of Rudyard, Michigan passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023.

Frederick was born on February 25, 1949, in Holland, MI to the late Robert Verne and Edna Elizabeth (Williams) Eveleigh. He was a graduate of Alma College with his B.A. in Business Administration with the class of 1972. He was a member of the TKE Fraternity. He also played for the Alma College Football Team. Frederick was a proud member of the Eagle Scouts, Troop 34. He was an avid reader, but his big love was his family and his dogs. He enjoyed college sports (MSU), gardening, grilling, and camping. He was a skilled carpenter and spent most of his career as the owner and operator of Northeast Carpentry.

Frederick is survived by his wife: Linda Hope (Hendren) Eveleigh whom be married on November 30, 1985 in Redford, MI; children: Stephanie (Jeff) McClintock of Flushing, MI, Susan Stefanko of West Bloomfield, MI, Stacey (Zach) Johns of Davison, MI, Samantha (Dave) Lambeth of Novi, MI, Sara (Aaron) Litzner of Sault Ste. Marie, MI, Lauren (Travis) Kross of Trout Lake, MI and his best friend Murphy (his golden retriever); 10 grandchildren: Kieran, Dillon, Eamon, Chandler, Aiden, Gabe, Beau, Reid, Brooke, and Wade; Frederick is also survived by his siblings: Dave (Mary) Eveleigh of Charlevoix, MI, Randy Eveleigh of Oakland, CA, Patti (Dennis) Heikkinen of Woodbine, GA, and Steve (Cindy) Eveleigh of Traverse City, MI and his Aunts; Kathleen Poirier of Sault Ste. Marie, MI and Donna (Jim) Stevenson of Pickford, MI and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Frederick was preceded in death by his parents and brother: Jerry Eveleigh of Cadillac, MI.

A Memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Rudyard Sports Boosters Club c/o Rudyard Area Schools, 11185 West 2nd Street Rudyard, MI 49780.