Everett E. Olds, 79, of Washington, passed away Monday, February 23, 2026 at his home.

He was born October 10, 1946 in Peoria, Illinois to the late Everett A. and Betty M. (Zahner) Olds.  He married Tanya L. Davis in Groveland on October 31, 1992.  She survives.

Also surviving are one son, Everett I. (Wendy) Olds; two step-sons, Scott and Jeremy Sopher.

Everett worked at Caterpillar Inc. retiring after 30 years of service.

Building cars was a lifelong passion.

Private services will be held with burial at Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria.  Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington is assisting the family with arrangements.