| Paul "Ron" Eversole 1933-2008 A TRIBUTE |
| Paul Ron Eversole, 75 of Bluewater, N.M. passed away June 16, 2088, at the age of 75. He was surrounded by his family. Paul Eversole was recognized as a leading historian and the world authority on Angel Falls, its founder, Jimmie Angel, and the Venezuelan tepuis. Paul was born on Feb. 7, 1933 in Sharon, Pa., the son of the late Wesley and Thelma (Hess) Eversole. He leaves his wife of 53 years, Dorothy (Roberts) Eversole. Surviving also are his sons, Mark Eversole and Lee Eversole; and eight grandchildren, all of Bluewater. He also leaves his sister, Kristina (Bill) Ranttila of Girard. Preceding him in death was his daughter, Melanie Eversole; and his sister, Diane (Eversole) Sample. Paul was an accomplished educator, historian, cartographer, artist, explorer, an award-winning photographer, and a published writer for several periodicals over the years. He excelled as an athlete in baseball, softball, and basketball, playing in many Shenango and Mahoning Leagues. Paul graduated from Sharon Pa. High School in 1951. In the 1950s through 1960s, he worked at Sharon Westinghouse Electric. He graduated Cum Laude from Edinboro Pa. State University in 1972, enabling him to pursue his dream of teaching and mentoring children. He taught at schools in West Springfield and Albion, Pa. and was a teacher and principal at New Mexico’s Borrego Pass school. Paul devoted his life toward working with children, especially Native American children, He was twice named “Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year.” Paul followed his love of outdoors and adventure by leading many expeditions into the remote jungles of Venezuela, viewing and researching the fabled settings of Angel Falls, the world’s highest waterfall, 20 times higher than Niagara Falls! He originally visited Venezuela in 1964 and became fascinated with the founder of the waterfall, Jimmie Angel. He dedicated 40 years of his life toward original, exclusive biographical research on this Native American explorer. At the time of his death, Paul had established himself as the world authority on Angel and exploration of the Venezuelan Gran Sabana. Paul had the wonderful fortune to turn his ambitions and dreams into reality. However, his greatest fulfillment and happiness came from being with his family. His wife, Dorothy, was his constant companion for 60 years. He instilled in his children his love of nature by teaching them fly fishing, survivor skills, backpacking, writing and reading. His greatest legacy is the love he had for his family and the compassion he showed them. |
