Everett Poling

Everett Kent Poling lost his battle with Lymphoma on Friday, January 15, 2010. He died at his home with his family at his side. He was a member of St. Peters Lutheran Church in Randall, MN. Funeral Services will be held at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Randall at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, January 19, 2010. Friends may also call on Monday, January 18 at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Randall from 5-7 PM. Everett Kent Poling was born May 10, 1937 to Everett and Grace Poling in Parsons, WV. His parents died at a very young age causing him and some of his siblings to the foster care program. He entered at the age of 11 until he was 17 when he joined the army. He served in the Korean War and was overseas for 18 months. He went on to become a lifetime member of the VFW. A membership he was very proud to belong to. On April 9, 1966 Kent was united in marriage to Marie Ismil. During the next 10 years of they lived in various places, but in 1975, they moved to Fergus Falls, MN and bought Alcott Grocery a small corner store where the coffee was always on and the conversation came easily. This would let him do everything he loved working, conversing, and being home 24/7 for his family. In 1984, they moved to Coon Rapids where Kent worked at Hoffman Engineering. A four-way bypass forced him into an early retirement but still couldnt slow him down. They moved to Randall, MN in 1994 to be near their daughters and grandkids. They started Amazing Days Elderly Foster Care, where Marie nurtured and loved her residents, while Kent did the errands, upkeep and enjoyed visiting with residents and their families. This was another place where the coffee was always on and the conversation came freely. He also worked part-time at Fleet Farm in Baxter, MN. This was a job that combined his love of sales and meeting new people. In 2004, Kent and Marie went to Alaska thus fulfilling his lifelong dream of seeing all 50 states. Besides traveling his hobbies included woodworking, restoring vintage vehicles, fishing and deer hunting. He was a devoted husband, father and grandpa. He was also a great storyteller and humorous practical joker but would be the first person to offer a helping hand or give you the shirt off his back. His wit, humor and concern for others will leave a void with many! He will be deeply missed by his wife Marie, his daughters, Penny and Lori (Chris), and grandchildren, Justin, Delaney, Devin and Azalea. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Audrey, and brothers, Leonard, Vinton, Duane, Gene, and Jack. He is survived by his brother Clark (Eileen) Poling.