Everett Edward Dodds

A private graveside service was held July 25, 2025, in New Rockford, N.D., for Everett Edward Dodds, who passed away surrounded by family on July 21, 2025, in Grand Forks, N.D.

Born on March 17, 1955, in New Rockford, N.D., Everett grew up in a large family as the son of Goldie and David Dodds. He attended high school in New Rockford and later built a life defined by hard work, craftsmanship, and a love for the outdoors. A skilled general contractor, Everett spent much of his life building and fixing things with his hands. He worked on countless projects throughout his career, including refinishing professional sports courts for teams like the Dallas Mavericks. He had a remarkable talent for woodworking, gardening, and tinkering. There was rarely a day his hands sat still. He had a special love for his dogs, who were constant companions through the years.

Everett is survived by his children: daughter Jennifer Stewart and her daughter, Taylor Reynolds, of Forney, Texas; son Matt Dodds and his wife, Ashley, and their children, Cayden, Zayne, Amelia, and Madeline of McKinney, Texas; and youngest son Jerred Dodds and his wife, Stevie, and their children, Charlie and Bentlee, of Salado, Texas. He is also survived by his siblings: Stanley Dodds (Bismarck), Gayle Reis (New Rockford), Ronda Hoffarth (Langdon) and Jerry Dodds (Cathay). He was preceded in death by his parents, Goldie and David; step-mother Gertrude; and siblings: Darlene, June, and Lyle.

Online condolences may be made at www.evansfuneralhomend.com