July 29, 2019 at 9:30 pm Everett Calvin Burley passed away at the Campbell County Hospital in Gillette, WY, where he was transported by ambulance, following an accident at his beloved family ranch. His loving wife, Bonnie was at his side and he was surrounded by his family. Everett was born Sept. 5, 1932 in Miles City, Mt. to James and Freda Burley. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Freda (Mitchell) Burley and his sister, Carrie Weber. He is survived by his wife Bonnie Burley, his brother Scott Burley (Buntsy) and his sister, Thelma Taylor (Francis). His legacy lives on through Everett and Bonnie's children Roxy, Jay, Mitch (Theresa), Quinn (Tracy) and their 8 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren who all called him "Papa". He is also survived by numerous nieces & nephews.

Everett was inducted into the US Army on April 11, 1956. He and Bonnie Geraldine Cathey were united in marriage on July 16, 1956 in Colorado Springs, Colorado in a double wedding ceremony alongside his brother Scott and his bride to be Buntsy Hurley.

Everett and Bonnie began their journey together in Heilbronn Germany and welcomed their first child Roxy Lee Burley on October 22, 1957 in Stuttgard Germany. Everett was released from military duty in Germany on Jan. 16, 1958. Everett, Bonnie and Roxy returned to his father's ranch in the Epsie community where they resided until they moved to Broadus where Everett learned carpentry skills from John B Stabio for a time. They later leased the Lizzy Peterson Place and where they welcomed their second child Jerry Allison Burley on September 14, 1959. It was there they met their lifelong friends Carl and Pat Phillips along with several good people in the Sonnette Community.

In approximately 1961 Everett and Bonnie purchased the Hopkins Place where they spent the majority of their married life. On December 3, 1962 Mitchell Everett Burley was born and joined the family on the new place. Quinn Howard Burley was welcomed by the family on November 6, 1967. With tight living space Everett utilized his carpentry skills to build their dream home from the ground up in 1976. Everett and Scott formed a partnership known as the Burley Brothers and together with their wives raised sheep, cattle and children.

The Brothers were also members of the band "Powder River Playboys". With this band Everett enjoyed playing the base fiddle and guitar. This band played several dances around the community. As well as maintaining the family ranch and working numerous outside jobs, Everett had many hobbies enjoyed when he had time. Although his family and ranch life filled his heart, he loved flying in his plane, working the land, growing a garden and playing cards with friends and family. He also loved to go fishing in the Big Horn Mountains with family and friends. Everett's sister Carrie owned a cabin in the Big Horns where many family vacations were spent.

Even in to his "retirement" years, Everett continued work on the ranch and to carry the mail on his route three days a week. From Broadus to Volborg to Pumpkin Creek and back, he was loved and appreciated for his care and kindness and he enjoyed all the wonderful folks on his route as well.

Everett's sense of humor, his ability to love without condition and his presence will be forever missed, but never forgotten. Visitation will be on Sunday, August 4, 2019 from 1-6 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Broadus. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 5, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Powder River Congregational Church in Broadus. Interment with full military honors will follow at the Valley View Cemetery. Condolences to the family may be sent by visiting http://www.stevensonandsons.com. Donations may be made in honor of Everett to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

One of Everett's Grandson John Cassity Jr. wrote the below poem for his Grandpa when he was in High School.

I can't wait til I'm an old man

Stories told through scars on his old hands

For every grey hair is a beautiful memory of his child

And behind every wrinkle is a thousand smiles

A lifetime of wisdom to share.

And always has a dime to spare

He's been here longer and knows the tricks on how to get through.

So I feel the need to give credit where credit is due.

You mean so much , if you only knew

Grandpa this one is for you.

John Cassity Jr.