Everett Boraker

  Everett L. Boraker arrived in Ferndale, Washington, to Jewell E. Boraker and Dema (Holeman) Boraker on Dec. 10, 1933, and he went to be with his Lord on Saturday, June 4, 2016.
  Everett is survived by his wife of 63 years, Helen (Willems) Boraker; son Gregory L. Boraker (Mari) of York, Pennsylvania; daughter Tracy Whitehead of Ferndale; sisters Donna Portrey of Bellingham and Charlotte Boraker of Ferndale; four granddaughters, Heather (Paul) Ingram of Tucson, Arizona, DeAnna (Aadam) Marshall of Lynden, Stefanie Matthews of Ferndale and Maddie Whitehead of Ferndale; eight great-grandchildren; and one aunt, Mildred Butterworth of Bellingham.
  He was preceded in death by his father and mother; a son-in-law, Scott Whitehead; and a granddaughter, Whitney Whitehead.
Everett graduated from Ferndale High School in the Class of 1952 where he was a star athlete. He held the state record in the 100-yard dash which stood for many years. Everett was a Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts leader. His work over the years ranged from Jewell Motor Co. (his father’s business) to being an insurance agent. Health issues caused Everett and Helen to move to Phoenix, Arizona, where they lived for 20 years. There he had variety of jobs, from real estate agent to mannequin repair, and for 15 years they owned and operated a bicycle shop. When they retired in 1998, they moved back to Ferndale and Everett enjoyed a variety of hobbies one of which was woodworking. Everett had an amazing talent and created a variety of beautiful wooden works. He had a deep appreciation for exotic woods. He will be greatly missed.
  A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2016, at 10 a.m. in First Baptist Church 5759 Vista Dr., Ferndale, WA 98248.
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  The family suggests memorial donations be made to either First Baptist Church of Ferndale or Christ the King Church, Food Bank, 4173 Meridian St., Bellingham, WA 98226.