Everett William Tingley

“Ever-ready Everett”

87 years

Everett was born on the family farm near Upper Point de Bute, Westmorland County, NB on May 2, 1922. He spent an active life on the farm and later studied business at Mount Allison Academy in Sackville, NB. Everett enlisted in the Army at age 18, during WWII, and went overseas, with his brother Arnold, in the fall of 1941. He attained the rank of Staff Sergeant and participated in various war crime trials as a court reporter before returning to Canada in the summer of 1946. His father Kelly (Caleb) died several months after his sons went overseas. With no men to work the farm, it was sold and Everett’s mother and sisters moved to Amherst, NS. In 1947 Everett married Lenora Brewer in Ottawa, ON. They resided there for 10 years, having 2 children, a son Dale and a daughter Brenda. Everett was a partner in a construction business, building homes in the Ottawa area before renewing his career as a court reporter. He became employed with The Department of Justice and accepted a position in Yellowknife, NWT in 1957. Everett loved his life in Yellowknife and remained there for 28 years “pushing that little pen” recording in original Pitman shorthand. He loved traveling the court “circuit” throughout the Arctic, and worked with several storied judges, magistrates and lawyers over the span of his career. Everett was well known for his amazing memory and excellent recall of details. Others, including authors, would consult him for clarification, or validation of events, particularly regarding court trials. He was proud of contributing to the documentary Kikkik. He had a sincere respect for the court and a deep sense of honor and would never share what could not be disclosed. Although he was a humble man and repeatedly declined offers to have his memoirs written, he was very proud of his work in The North. Everett was a long-standing member of the Canadian Legion and the Elks Club. He was well known for his “fun” times and was known to like a drink or two:) His entire life was full of mischief and antics. His stories were never-ending, sometimes embellished but always rooted in truth. He found it interesting that the stories that were not believed were the ones that were actually true. In 1986 Everett relocated to Calgary to be closer to his daughter and her family. He enjoyed participating in their lives and his grandsons, Jason and Trevor, were able to get know their Grandpa. Everett and Brenda took several journeys (adventures) together, exploring the family history and seeing new things. Roland joined them for the 2nd trip to the Maritimes, a visit to Yellowknife and a Kelowna YK reunion. Brenda, Roland and Everett spent much time together talking about the past and life in general. Everett’s deep sense of independence remained throughout his last years despite his failing health. His family was at his side when he died on September 11, 2009. Everett was predeceased by his beloved son Dale (age 29), his brother Arnold and sister Pauline Sturgeon. He is survived by his “darling daughter” Brenda Kalisch and “son” Roland, grandsons Jason (Raelene) in Australia, Trevor (Calgary) and Schuyler, Sean, Jimmy (Sask) and great-granddaughter Raina (Australia). He is also survived by his sister Laura Gaudine and her husband Phil (Avonmore, ON), sister-in-law Bea (Halifax, NS) and several nieces and nephews. The family thank the caregivers at the Bethany Care Center and the Colonel Belcher, private caregivers Wendy (We Care) and Bev, and recently the PLC and FMC. There is a private gathering at First Memorial Funeral Home on September 15, 2009 at 10 AM with cremation to follow.   

Interred in the Veteran’s Field of Honor, Queens Park Cemetery, Calgary, AB.

Link to Guestbook: www.remembering.ca