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Everett Eugene Andreen, 80, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Platte County Memorial Hospital in Wheatland.

One of 13 children, he was the son of Frank and Lucille (Gifford) Andreen and was born May 23, 1936 in old Thermopolis. In the early 1950's he served in the US Army for three years. Returning to Thermopolis, Everett worked for farmers in Thermopolis and Meeteetse. He later became a railroad track inspector for Burlington Northern, retiring after 29 years.

On June 8, 1960, Everett married Janice Elaine Todd in Worland, Wyoming who later passed away in 1995. In retirement he enjoyed exercising and was king at TOPS. He also enjoyed gardening, jigsaw puzzles, and going for drives.

On June 16, 2006 he married Dee Goolsby in Sturgis, South Dakota. The couple made their home in Guernsey, Wyoming. In Guernsey he was a member of the American Legion. Everett and Dee enjoyed traveling.

Loved ones remaining include his wife, Dee, Guernsey; daughters, Shari Beck, Penny Granger, both of Thermopolis, Robin (Bob) Trembath, Worland and stepdaughter, Cindy (Ricky) Goolsby, Gillett, WI; grandchildren, Leo (Debbie), LonTyler, Autumn, Charity, Rusty, Roberta, Matt (Christine) Kerena, Dalton, Dailin and Sylar and siblings, Marvin, Martin and Kenny Andreen, Tina Kruse, Gloria Franzen, Elaine Gearhart and Margaret Lauer; and 8 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife; son, Tod; brothers, Harold, Harry, Oscar, Bill and sister, Dorothy.

Graveside services at Riverside Cemetery will be Friday, August 26, 2:00 PM at Riverside Cemetery. Viewing will be from 10-noon Friday at Mortimore Funeral Home

Any contributions to help defray funeral expenses may be sent to Shari Beck, 219 E. Warren, Thermopolis, 82443.

Condolences/remembrances may be offered online at http://www.mortfh.com.