Adam Van Every Obituary

La Grange IL

21 May, 2021

4:39 PM

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Adam Jeffrey VanEvery, age 37, left us too soon on May 19, 2021. Beloved husband of Lauren Pray; proud father of Hugo & Sullivan Van Every; loving son of Jeffrey & Sue VanEvery of Bay City, MI; dear brother of Amber (Adam) Sexton of Bay City, MI; cherished grandson of Sharon VanEvery of Bay City, MI; dear nephew of Shelley (Steve) Soltysiak of Statesville, NC, Laurie (Brian) Urbach of Rochester Hills, MI, Karen (Charlie) Parke of Bay City, MI, Bradley (Lori) VanEvery of Trenton, MI, and Lesley (Shawn) Lynch of Bay City, MI; dear son-in-law of Diana & Don Pray of Munising, MI; brother-in-law of Nathan (Jami) Pray & Matthew (Kaley) Pray, both of Alma, MI; dear cousin, uncle, esteemed colleague, and friend of many. Adam was pre-deceased by his loving grandparents Frederick & Ann Seemann and DeWaine VanEvery. Adam graduated from Bay City Central High School in 2002. He went on to graduate from the Detroit Fire Academy. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science from Columbia Southern University. He was a paramedic and achieved many other certifications including Hazardous Materials Technician, Fire Apparatus Engineer and Advanced Technician Firefighter from the office of The State of Fire Marshals. He was also a certified rescue driver and worked for many departments throughout his career including Detroit, MI, Beauford, SC, Blue Island, IL, and most recently in LaGrange, IL. He loved the Michigan State Spartans. He was an avid Detroit sports fan and especially loved the Detroit Lions. He loved his family and friends more than words can describe. Adam was a hero to all and will continue to protect us in his passing. Visitation Sunday, May 23 from Noon until 7pm at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th Street in Countryside. Masks required. Funeral services for close friends and family Monday, May 24 at Hallowell & James Funeral home. Memorial donations in Adam’s honor may be given to LaGrange Fire Fighters Association via Venmo @iafflocal2338 or check payable to Local 2338 and mailed to the LaGrange, IL Fire Department, Attn: Chris Conrad. Additional Funeral Information: 708-352-6500 or HJFunerals.com