Everitt Edsel Fairbanks died Monday, February 21, 2011, after a long illness. Everitt was a veteran of World War II, an aerospace engineer, and a life-long inventor. Loving husband to Mary, beloved father of Michael, Kathy, Linda, Frank, John, Beth and Clare, grandfather to ten and great-grandfather to thirteen, Everitt left life as gently as he lived it. He was 89. Friends may call at Resurrection Catholic Church 333 Hilltop Dr. Allouez after 10am Thursday February 24, 2011. A Memorial Mass celebrating his life will be held at 10:30am Thursday with Bishop Robert Morneau officiating. Full military rites will follow. The RYAN FUNERAL HOME of De Pere is assisting the family. Please go to www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the family.