Everett Eugene Madsen

EVERETT EUGENE MADSEN 1939 - 2014 Everett Eugene Madsen age 74 of Beaver Lake, NE passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at his residence. He was born on June 18, 1939 to Einar Theodore and Louise Alice (Moran) Madsen in Lincoln, NE. Everett was raised and schooled in Lincoln and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1957. After high school, he attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. Everett was a loving father and grandfather. He met the love of his life, Sharon Jean Miller and they were later married on June 24, 1961 in Lincoln, NE. Everett and Sharon made their home and raised their two daughters in Lincoln. He was a former employee and manager at American Stores for over 20 years. He and Sharon moved to Beaver Lake, NE in 1986 or 87 and they have been here since. He was avid Husker fan. Everett certainly enjoyed life to its fullest, whether it was puttering around the lake house, tending to Shari's flowers, taking long sunset cruises on the pontoon, enjoying travel and activities with his grandsons or playing cards with dear friends. Spending quality time with family and friends was at the top of the list of things he loved most. His infectious laugh and ever-present smile were all those near him ever needed to know how important they were to him. Even the stray cats of Beaver Lake found a loving and caring friend in Everett. He was truly a friend to all. Everett was a member of Hosanna Lutheran Church in Plattsmouth. He is survived by his two daughters: Cindy Miller and husband Trent of Lincoln, NE, Julie Madsen of Lincoln, NE, three grandchildren: Zach Madsen of Lincoln, NE, Nick Miller and wife Holly of Fremont, NE, Hunter Miller of Lincoln, NE, sister: Bev Fletcher and husband Dave of Lincoln, NE, two brothers: Dean Madsen and Sandy of Waverly, NE: Duane Madsen and Ginger Lincoln, NE and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: Einar and Louise Madsen and his wife: Sharon Madsen. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:30 A.M., Saturday, February 22, 2014 at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home in Lincoln, NE with Pastor Jim Spanjers officiating. Family would like everyone to wear their Husker Red for the service, Go Big Red. Interment will be at Lincoln Memorial Park in Lincoln, NE. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 A.M., Monday, February 24, 2014 at Hosanna Lutheran Church in Plattsmouth, NE with Pastor Jim Spanjers officiating. The family suggests Memorials to Plattsmouth Senior and Community Center, 308 S. 18th St., Plattsmouth, NE 68048.

Everett Eugene Madsen

June 18, 1939 - February 18, 2014