27 www.ortrucking.org Issue 2 | 2023 In Remembrance: Charles R. Every June 26, 1951–May 3, 2023 CHARLIE EVERY, FOUNDER of Every Trucking, passed away on May 3, 2023. Charlie was born in Klamath Falls and moved to Redmond in 1962. From a young age, rodeo was built into his DNA, working with his father at his stock contracting company; he was a multisport athlete in high school participating in football, track, and bull riding; he was also president of the student body of Redmond High School and FFA. He attended college at Eastern Oregon University, where he again participated with the rodeo team. He met his wife of 48 years, Wendie, at the Lakeview Roundup. She encouraged him to pursue his passion for trucking and he bought his first truck in 1977. Their first son, Jeff, was born in 1978, and their second son, Cody, followed in 1984. He and Wendie raised their sons in Redmond and both boys followed in their father’s footsteps and established their own trucking businesses. Charlie was an active member and served on the board of the Oregon Trucking Association. His company was the largest hauler of agricultural products east of the Cascades and was recognized for its safety record as a trusted carrier. There will be a celebration of life on June 25, 2023 Charlie Every Memorial Truck Parade Sunday Trucks meet at Madras Livestock Auction Yard at 11:00 am and depart at 12:00 pm or once lined up. Convoy to Charlie and Wendie Every’s house—1210 SW 51st St, Redmond OR Music and lunch to follow at their house.
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