Orpheus Everts
1826–1903 (age 77)
Biography
Orpheus Everts was a steady presence in his community, cherishing the ideals of hard work and quiet service that defined his generation in Indianapolis. He navigated the challenges of a rapidly changing nation with patience, earning the gratitude of neighbors who relied on his reliability.
In retirement he took comfort in the continuing progress of Crown Hill Cemetery, where he now rests, a reminder of a life spent fostering the calm perseverance that helped keep his city strong.