WATSON – Everett George Burdick, 92, passed away on Sunday morning, January 26th at Lewis County Residential Health Care Facility.

Everett was born on September 26, 1932 at the Lewis County General Hospital the son of the late Eli Albert and Myrtle Neil (Rudd) Burdick. He grew up in the Glenfield area before serving three years in the U.S. Marine Corps on the aircraft carrier USS Leyte. He returned to the area and married Anna Albertson Kostrub on June 29, 1957. He worked for 39 years and retired from Carthage Machine Company. Everett and Anna lived in Watson for 67 years until failing health. They were able to continue living together at Lewis County Residential Health Care Facility.

Everett enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially playing cards. He was an avid hunter and liked fishing in his younger years. Everett and Anna traveled on many trips around Europe and the US, and they loved cruises.

He leaves behind his wife, Anna, of 67 years, a daughter and son-in-law, Chris and Bud Hall of Lowville; a son, Warren of Lowville; a daughter-in-law, Patricia Kostrub of Glenfield; a brother and sister-in-law, Albert and Darlene Burdick of Glenfield; a sister-in-law, Linda Burdick of Glenfield; five grandchildren and two step grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and two step great grandchildren.

He is predeceased by his stepson, Steven Kostrub, and his brother, David Burdick.

Everett was a life member of, Lewis County Memorial Post #6912 V.F.W., a member of Marine Corps League Det. #754, and No. 4 Hunting Club. He was a member of Glenfield United Methodist Church.

There will be no calling hours. Private burial will be at the convenience of the family in Beaches Bridge Cemetery.

The family would like to say a special thank you, to Amy Malbouf, for her homecare, enabling Everett to stay home as long as possible.

Thank you, to all the staff at Lewis County Residential Health Care Facility for their special care they give.

Also, a thank you, to Lewis County General Hospital, for the care during ER visits, admissions, and to Lewis County Search and Rescue for fast response when called.

And to John Kirch, thank you, for visiting Everett everyday during covid.