Dennis Everhart Memorial Scholarship

Dennis was born on May 3, 1938, in Bushnell, NE, to Elmer Everhart and Glenna Atkinson Everhart. He grew up in New Raymer, CO, and joined the Marines in 1961 as an electronics Technician, earning the rank of sergeant. He married Evelyn Anderson on September 10, 1966, in Arlington, VA. He graduated from Northeastern Junior College in 1968 and from Colorado State University in 1970 with a degree in Vocational Agriculture. Dennis was a high school agriculture teacher for 26 years at Woodlin High School. Following his retirement from teaching, he served as a county commissioner for ten years in Washington County, CO. Dennis and Evelyn also owned a convenience store in Last Chance, CO.

Dennis received numerous awards and accolades, including induction to the Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame in 2007 and Region II Outstanding Agricultural Education Teacher 1997-98.  He was active in Lions Club and his church, enjoyed woodworking, supporting his grandchildren, and most of all, loved spending time with family.

Dennis Eugene Everhart, 84, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, in Sterling, CO.