Lois L. Everest
Lois L. Everest, 85, of Goshen died Wednesday night, April 20, 2016, at The Maples at Waterford Crossing where she had resided the past year.
She was born Feb. 3, 1931, in Goshen to Clarence and Edith (Swartz) Cripe.
On June 9, 1950, she married L. Ned Everest in Goshen. He died Nov. 11, 2007, after 57 years of marriage.
Survivors include three daughters: Barbara Fisher of Fort Wayne, Loneda Kreigh of Kendallville and Linda (Douglas) Kauffman of New Paris; a son: Michael Everest of Pierceton; eight grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sons-in-law: Jim Weldy and Ben Kreigh; and three brothers: Harold, Donald and Mervin Cripe.
A lifetime area resident, Mrs. Everest was a member of Rock Run Church of the Brethren and Fairfield Homemakers. She was also a 10 year 4-H member who worked with the Elkhart County Pork Producers.
Visitation will be from 5:30-8 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, 1911 South Main St., Goshen, following private services.
A private burial will be at Rock Run Cemetery, Goshen.
Memorial gifts may be directed to Rock Run Church of the Brethren or Heifer International.