Justin Everson Obituary

Justin Everson, 35, of Plankinton, SD, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center after a long battle with cancer. Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM on Saturday, July 26, at Zion Lutheran Church in Mitchell. Burial will be at Mizpah Cemetery in Plankinton. Visitation will be Friday, July 25, from 5-7:00 PM at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Plankinton with a 6:30 PM prayer service. Arrangements by Bittner Funeral Chapel. A live stream of Justin's funeral service can be viewed at: 2025 July 26 - 10:30 a.m. Justin Everson Funeral Justin Michael Everson was born November 5, 1989, to Todd and Debra (Gerlach) Everson at Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota. His family moved to Plankinton, SD when he was four. Justin attended Plankinton High School and Southeast Tech in Sioux Falls, SD, graduating with a degree in business. Justin married Stephanie Vawser in 2011, and together they were blessed with two daughters and a son. God was a very real part of Justin's life. He was baptized at Peace Lutheran Church in Rapid City and confirmed and an Elder at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Plankinton. Justin actively participated in Church events and activities with his family. Justin enjoyed coaching and cheering on his children in all their activities whether it was softball, basketball, volleyball, music programs, or any other school activity; the family could always count on Justin being there. He also enjoyed golfing with family and friends, boating on the family pontoon, and fishing. Justin was employed for more than ten years at Chesterman Coca-Cola in Mitchell, SD. Justin believed in doing a job right. His days were often longer than 8 hours because he did what was needed to get the job done for his customers. Every person Justin encountered was just a friend he hadn't yet met. Justin saw the good in others and had a skill for bringing out the best in those around him. Those lucky enough to be a part of Justin's life undoubtedly have many stories to share. Justin is survived by his best friend and devoted wife, Stephanie Everson; beloved children, Addisyn, Charlie Mae, and Blake; father, Todd (Tracie) Everson; mother, Debra (Steve) Pickart; sister, Janessa (Travis) Coon; maternal grandfather, Larry Gerlach and paternal grandparents, Verle and Carol Everson; parents-in-law, Barb (Greg) Stahl and Dave (Tammy) Vawser; siblings-in-law, Sheena Vawser, Matt Vawser, Scott Vawser, Chase Mackey, and Zach Vawser. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Jean Gerlach. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Justin's memory to St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Plankinton, SD.