Everette R. Walshire, age 87 of Mechanicsville, passed away on Thursday January 5, 2023 at the Mechanicsville Specialty Care Center. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday January 9, 2023 at 10:30 A.M at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mechanicsville with Fr. Richard Okumu officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Sunday January 8 from 3-6 PM with a rosary service at 6:00. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Mechanicsville with military honors.

Everette was born April 19, 1935 to Edward "Ted" and Elsie Hudachek Walshire. He married Evelyn Pint on September 7, 1974 at St. John's Catholic Church in Independence.

Survivors include his wife Evelyn; son Brian (Shannon) of Mechanicsville, grandchildren Madelyn, Ella, and Wyatt; several nieces and nephews; brother-in-law Richard Pint of Independence; sisters-in-law Pat Buls of Hudson, Iowa, Marge Pint of Denver, Colorado, and Maureen Pint of Independence.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Louise Poduska; and brothers Lewis and Tom.

Everette had served his country in the Army, was a lifelong farmer, and in his earlier years showed quarter horses. He collected antique tractors, enjoyed woodworking, sports on TV, was an Iowa Hawkeye fan, and enjoyed watching his grandchildren's activities. Everette was a member of the Mechanicsville American Legion, St. Mary's Catholic Church, and the Knights of Columbus St. Mary's.