Everett Raymond Sharp Jr
12/20/1942 — 5/7/2026
A Life Remembered
Obituary
Everett Raymond Sharp, Jr passed into Eternity on May 7th, 2026. He was surrounded by his family.
Everett was born to Redlands, San Bernardino, California on 20 December 1942.
His Parents Elda Sharp and Everett Sharp had waited long and prayed hard for a son. He is preceded in death by his parents and both sisters, Kathryn (Lavor) Kocherhans and Joan (Arthur) Buchholz.
He is survived by his wife, Judy Sharp, daughter Jennifer Sharp, son Walter Sharp (Lea Ann), daughter Stephanie (Kawika) Dutro, son Samuel (Erin) Sharp, grandchildren: Max Sharp, Ian Sharp, Van Sharp, Maddox Dutro, Jayce Dutro, Rhiannon Dutro, Kyrie Dutro, Everett Dutro, Andrew (MaCayle) Westberg, Hunter Westberg, and Parker Westberg. He also has two great grandsons: Brooks Westberg and Kaleo Dutro.
He served as a missionary in Texas for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and 22 years in the United States Air Force where he achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
He enjoyed flying and gained a Chief Flight Instructor rating. He taught at Sunbird Aviation, Chandler Gilbert Community College and University of North Dakota, Mesa campus.
He is much loved by many who knew him.
Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.
Service Details
Gatherings in remembrance
Visitation
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 · 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Bunker Family Garden Chapel
33 North Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ, 85201
Graveside
Thursday, May 21, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
City of Mesa Cemetery
1212 North Center Street, Mesa, AZ, 85201
Provided by
Bunker Family Funerals & Cremation