Roy Nathan Everson Obituary (1922 - 2017)

Roy Nathan Everson, 94, of Baker City, Oregon passed away peacefully with his wife LaJeanne by his side on January 4, 2017. A funeral service will be held on Thursday January 12, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Coles Tribute Center located at 1950 Place St., Baker City, Oregon. Roy was born on October the 4th in 1922 to Isaac and Emma Everson in Humansville, Missouri. After completing 12 years of school in Appleton City, Missouri, Roy enlisted in the Army. He was discharged honorably and received many accolades for his service including: The Victory Ribbon, American Theater Ribbon, European, African, Middle Eastern Theater ribbon with two bronze Service Stars, a Good Conduct Medal, one Overseas Bar, and a Meritorious Unit Award. After being discharged, Roy moved to Baker City to live with his brother John Everson. Roy then met and married LaJeanne Carpenter on the 4th of September in 1949. Roy and LaJeanne were blessed with two children; Roianne LaJeanne and Nathan Todd. Unfortunately the Lord took Todd in 1975. Roy was passionate about hunting, fishing and being in the outdoors. He also had a great passion for gardening. He was preceded in death by his parents, son and his brothers and sisters. Roy leaves behind his wife of 67 years LaJeanne Everson; his daughter Roianne; two grandchildren Nathan and Jo Dee Hallett; six great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.