Obituary: Joseph Eversvik

Joseph Eversvik

Sheyenne, N.D.

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, Joseph Wayne "Joe" Eversvik, 75, passed away Thursday night, October 12, 2023 north of Sheyenne as the result of a motor vehicle accident.

Joe's visitation was held Tuesday, October 17, 2023 from 1-4:30 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford and continued from 6-6:30 p.m. with a Rosary at 6:30 p.m., followed by a Vigil Service at 7 p.m., all at St. John's Catholic Church, New Rockford, N.D. Father Reese Weber officiated, along with Deacon Ken Votava and Deacon Kirk Ripplinger. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 10 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church, New Rockford, N.D. His burial was at the St. John's Catholic Cemetery, New Rockford, N.D.

Special music at the Vigil Service was provided by pianist LeAnn Ripplinger with Rikka Gudmunson, cantor; at the Mass of Christian Burial was pianist LeAnn Ripplinger and Paul Sharp, cantor. Pallbearers were Jim Eversvik, Richard Huebner, Jim Hatlewick, Chad Eversvik, Jeremy Eversvik, Bob Eversvik, Ron Eversvik and John Hatlewick. Honorary Bearers were all of Joe's loving family and friends.

Joe was the third child born to Joseph O. and Mary (Borthwick) Eversvik on September 30, 1948, at City Hospital in New Rockford, N.D.

He grew up with his sister and two brothers on the family farm east of Sheyenne where they raised cattle, pigs, chickens and planted wheat, oats, barley, corn and sunflowers. He was active in 4-H which involved showing cattle and crop judging.

He attended Rocky Mountain #2 grade school through 6th grade. In the 7th grade, he began attending Sheyenne Public School, graduating in 1967.

On March 30, 1973, Joe was set up on a blind date going bowling in Jamestown with Lynette Gloria Huebner. They were united in marriage on February 2, 1974, at the First Church of the Nazarene in Jamestown.

Together they had two children, Candy Jo and Jennifer Lynn, who they raised on the family farm while Joe farmed and raised cattle with his dad. In 1998, Joe and Lynette purchased Sheyenne Grocery which they owned and operated until 2004. In 2004, Joe started working as a security guard at the Spirit Lake Casino south of Devils Lake on the night shift and was still working there at the time of his death.

Joe was a member of St. John's Catholic Church, New Rockford; served on Eddy County Farm Bureau; served on the Sheyenne School Board for many years; was a volunteer with the Sheyenne Rural Fire Department; and was also a substitute bus driver.

Joe loved dogs, cats (affectionately referred to as "cat mother" by his mom, Mary) and had a way with kids. In fact, he was a big kid at heart. He loved tinkering with all kinds of toys, especially ones that had sirens and flashing lights! He was very fun-loving with a witty sense of humor. He loved to tell jokes and stories.

Joe was a very kind, generous, and caring man with a genuine heart who would do anything to help others. He brought so much love and laughter to all who knew him and will be dearly missed.

He is survived by his wife Lynette, New Rockford; his daughters, Candy (Jason) Smith and Jenny (Jason) Gruebele, all of Jamestown; four grandchildren: Dylan, Fargo and Alexis Smith, Bismarck, Hayley and Hudson Gruebele, both of Jamestown; his sister, Ardis (Arnie) Weber, Thornton, Colo.; brothers, Roger (Barb) Eversvik, Warwick and Rick (Leona) Eversvik, New Rockford; brother-in-law, Stan (Judy) Huebner, Jamestown and sister-in-law, Jo Huebner, Jamestown; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Joe O. and Mary Eversvik; brother-in-law, Steve Huebner.

Arrangements by Evans Funeral Home of New Rockford and Carrington, N.D.