Everett Meredith

Sadly, Everett “Sonny” Meredith Jr. died December 30, 2020. Everett was born October 8, 1938, to Everett and Beatrice Bird Meredith. Due to circumstances, Everett was raised by his uncle and aunt, Morten “Buck” and Margaret Dunlevy.
Everett went by many names – Pork, Son, but most family and close friends called him Sonny. He graduated from Chartiers-Houston High School in Houston, where he developed many talents. He sang in the school choir, participated in football and wrestling. Even so, he had plenty of time to get into mischief. Not surprising to those who were close to Pork.
Upon high school graduation, Everett joined the Navy in 1956 and was sent to Key West, Florida to become a Sonar Seaman. While working as a lifeguard at a public swimming pool, he met Joan Irene Willis. A romance soon followed and the couple eloped to Virginia to marry on July 9, 1958. After serving in the Navy, the couple moved to Colorado to pursue their life together in 1960. Shortly after arriving in Colorado, Everett was employed by Martin-Marietta, which at the time was a defense department contractor. Soon afterward, Everett and Joan welcomed a bouncing baby boy, Kristen.
Everett joined the Arvada (Colorado) Police Department in 1963, and in 1966, they welcomed Susan Joan Meredith, their lovely baby girl, to the family. Everett went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree from Regis University and have a long career in the police department, retiring as a Lieutenant in 1983.
Everett enjoyed hunting, reading, gardening, tinkering with “stuff” and good whiskey. He spent many years as President of the Colorado Chapter of the Wild Turkey Federation. In early 2020, he attended a banquet held in his honor for his service to wildlife conservation.
Everett is survived by his wife Joan; his brother, Ray Dunlevy; and sister, Carol Filipponi; his children, Kris Meredith (Wendy) and Susie DiLoreto (Ted); four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; by a sister, Barbara; and by 12 uncles and aunts.
Donations to the Alzheimer’s Association are greatly appreciated. Condolences may be sent to Aspen Mortuary, 6370 Union Street, Arvada, CO 80004 or online: https://www.aspenmortuaries.com/obituary-listing