Everett A. Arnes, 91, a resident of Sedro-Woolley since 1949, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2007 at the Life Care Center of Skagit Valley in Sedro-Woolley, WA.
He was born on October 3, 1915 in Northwood, North Dakota, the son of Edon and Emma Olson Arnes. He was raised and attended school in Northwood, North Dakota and after graduating from high school he attended the Asbury Seminary.
He later moved to Stanwood, WA with his family.
Everett was one of very few that volunteered to go to the South Pole Antarctic to rescue Admiral Byrd’s party from 1940 to1941. He signed on as a civilian photographer and flew over the South Pole and took aerial photographs of the South Pole. It was also his first and last airplane ride!
In 1939 Everett rode his motorcycle across the United States to the Chicago Worlds Fair and returned by way of the Southern States.
He was later employed at Puget Sound Power and Light where he was a dispatcher until his retirement.
He was united in marriage to Rosemary Thurmond in June of 1942 in Stanwood and they made their home in Sedro-Woolley.
Everett enjoyed photography, fishing, golf and making miniature model steam engines. He was an avid leader and supporter of the Cub and Boy Scouts and was instrumental in acquiring the Black Mountain Boy Scout Camp.
He was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, the Sons of Norway and Everett started the Puget Sound Live Steamers Association where he served as both president and vice-president.
He is survived by 4 sons; Everett Arnes of Houston, Texas, Terry Arnes and his wife, Suwannee of Atwater, California, Herb Arnes and his companion, Linda Brown of Stanwood and Bruce Arnes of North Dakota. 6 grandchildren, Susan, Brian, Nolan, Bobby, Linda and Aaron; 6 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Rosemary in 1997, a brother, Wendall Arnes and a daughter-in law, Lehila Carroll Arnes.
Graveside Services will be held on Friday, March 2, 2007 at 11:00 AM at the Anderson Cemetery in Stanwood, WA. A fellowship will immediately follow the service at the River Church, 8808 – 271st Street, in Stanwood. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association, 12721 30th Ave. N.E. Suite 101, Seattle WA 98125. Services and arrangements under the direction of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.