February 27, 1949 - August 27, 2024
In the early morning of August 27 th , 2024, Frederic Helmuth Brell Everly, Sr. went into a peaceful sleep while at home in Stockton, CA. He was 75 years old. Frederic was born on February 27, 1949 in Pontiac, Michigan to his parents, Frederic H. Everly, Sr. and Helene Brell Everly. He is survived by his wife, Katy; son, Frederic H. Everly, Jr. of Chicago, Illinois; brother, George Everly; sisters Margarita and Barbara Everly of Summerville, South Carolina; sister Manuela Strechele of Ostallgäu, Germany; niece, Natasha Everly of Oakland, CA; granddaughter and great-grand daughter, Christina and Anna Lea Aguirre of Bakersfield, CA; brothers in law, Robert (Myrna) Rapisura of Stockton, CA and Maurice Rapisura, Jr. of San Francisco, CA. Frederic is further survived by special and devoted family and friends: Fr. Joseph Ramos of Tacoma, WA; Bernie and Julie Vigil of Lodi, CA; Jeanette Green of Salinas, CA; Shelly Diemer of Oakdale, CA and numerous family and friends in Germany, Romania, the Netherlands, Spain and throughout the United States.
Frederic was a devout Christian who committed his lifetime to the service of his country, family and the church. He became an active member of St. Susanna Orthodox Church in Sonora in 2007. He served as a Reader and was ordained as Subdeacon Tikhon in December 2017, serving in this capacity until his active service retirement in February 2021. In December 2021, Frederic and Katy moved from Sonora to Stockton, joining the fellowship at St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church in Stockton.
Frederic served in the United States Army Corps, serving in the U.S. Army Defense Military Intelligence Corps and Special Operations Command – awarded numerous meritorious service medals and commendations as a chief warrant officer. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army Corps in June 1976, however, continuing to serve with the U.S. Army Reserve until February 2009.
Frederic graduated from the University of Illinois with a B.A. in Liberal Arts and Sciences. He continued his education studies graduating from San Jose State University with M.S. in Criminal Justice Administration.
Frederic’s professional career in law enforcement began as a police officer with the Chicago Police Department. After moving to California, he began his career with the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation as a correctional officer at San Quentin Prison in 1979. He held positions in several institutions during his career. His dedication and resiliency served him well, retiring as an Associate Warden in 2004.
Frederic was a passionate oil painter, displaying his paintings at local galleries. He completed his last painting on August 24th , 2024. In addition, his comprehensive knowledge of military history (Roman Frontiers and Fortifications); Civil War battles and U.S. wars and interventions (WWI – War in Afghanistan) was exceptional and he was always willing to share this knowledge with family, friends and visitors alike. He touched many lives through his work, the military and church including mentoring individuals who were involved in the “A Journey to Fullness” sessions at St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church.
Services will be held at St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church, 920 West March Lane, Stockton, CA on Wednesday, September 11th at 6:00p.m.: Trisagion and viewing, refreshments to follow; Thursday, September 12th at 10:00a.m.: Evlogetaria Service and viewing; Makaria (meal); 1:30p.m. Internment at Cherokee Memorial, 14165 Beckman Road, Lodi, CA.
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