Sherman Lee Evenhus

Sherman Lee Evenhus aka "White Rabbit", 67, of Rock Island, WA, went down swinging, just he like he always said he would, after a hard fought battle with prostate cancer in the early hours Friday, July 28, 2017. He was born September 18, 1949, in Devils Lake ND to Harold and Jane Evenhus. The family moved to Rock Island in 1953 and that is where his legacy began.... From riding a horse naked into The Rock at a young age to building a field at Tedford Park for the kids, Sherman wrote his own rules and paved his own way and if you said he couldn't do it, he would make sure that he did. He was a rare combination of someone who had a love of life and a firm understanding of what was important. The simplicity of living a life with those you love and living each day as if it was your last. Sherman lived and died by those two things. He was larger than life and those that knew him can attest to that. Sherman lived a vibrant life on his terms. He soaked up every opportunity for adventure and excitement and was known for telling it like it is. He enjoyed giving those he loved a hard time and you only worried when he stopped. He was happiest outside, coaching baseball, smoking cigars on the front porch, hiking the hills of Wenatchee, being around his daughter's horses, and hunting in the Sage and Golden Fields of Sach's hunting club. He cherished times with his friends telling many wild and crazy stories by the over-sized fire at hunting camp. He was very passionate about his family, friends, hot rods, hunting, hiking and as most of you know that black stuff called Asphalt. Sherman will be remembered for his sense of humor, helping hands and the love for the outdoors. Although not with us anymore, the White Rabbit lives on in the people he touched and his family that loves him. Sherman is survived by his wife Laurie, brother, Stanton, sister Sharon McDougall, daughter Sharmon Hilliard, son Shawn, daughter-in-law Kit, grand kids, Tyler Hilliard, Madison Hilliard and Barrett Evenhus. He is preceded in death by his parents, Harold "Whitey" Evenhus, Jane Evenhus, brother, Stewart Evenhus, nephew Derek Evenhus. A Memorial Service for Sherman will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at the home of his brother Stan, 399 N Union Avenue near the airport. A graveside service with Military Honors will directly follow at Evergreen Memorial Park, all are invited. Arrangements are in the care of Heritage Memorial Chapel. The family would like to express their deepest gratitude and heartfelt thanks to Sherm's numerous friends who stopped by daily for a visit on the front porch and to the dedicated Hospice team for making his final days peaceful and as pain free as possible. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting memorial donations be made in Sherman's name to local youth baseball, or to the Eastmont Baptist Church. In remembrance of Sherman go for a hike or a run; volunteer your time to local youth activities and share with those closest to you how much you love them.

Sherman Lee Evenhus

September 18, 1949 - July 28, 2017