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Milton Deever Obituary
78, of Phoenix, passed away peacefully on March 13th after a battle with Alzheimer's and a bad heart. Milt was born to Robert & Myrtle Deever on July 7, 1932, in Syracuse Kansas. he graduated from Cal Berkeley & received his Master's Degree in Engineering from UCLA. Between degrees, he enlisted in the Navy. Milt had a long career in trans-communications w/Motorola, and went on to become CEO of Com-Tech Data Corp. of Scottsdale & President and CEO of Fairchild Data. After retiring, he consulted in Germany & enjoyed traveling with his wife all over Europe. He loved a good game of golf & bowling and doted over his grandchildren & great grandchildren. He will be missed dearly by all who knew him. Milt was preceded in death by his mother & stepfather Myrtle & Paul McGuire, father, Robert, infant daughter Myrna. He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Jean, daughter Melissa (Sean) Stephens, sons Mason & Nelson (Liza), brother Duane (Louise), sister Marilyn, step children Wayne (Eileen) Dohse, Steve (Julia) Dohse, Teri Undreiner & Stacie (Randy) Avelar, many nieces & nephews, and many grandchildren & great grandchildren who will miss their "Poppop" greatly. We want to thank everyone at Silverado Care Center for making Milt's last months of life so happy, dancing through the halls and mooching food off everyone. You all know who you are. A Celebration of Life for Milt will be held on Sat. April 16th (so that all family members can attend) at Embassy Suites on I-17 & Greenway, 1:30pm. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Hospice of the Valley, Assistance League of Phx or Alzheimer's Association. Visit online obituary guestbook www.obits.azcentral.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Milton Deever
Sharon Prechel
April 16, 2011
Dear Jean and family,
I became acquainted with Milt in the last few months of his journey here on earth and what a special man even then as the disease had such a foothold. I feel honored to have known him for a short time while he was at Silverado but I saw him each day as I visited my husband there. He was always smiling, happy and interested in everything that was going on in every area. We will all meet again when we are all healthy and happy together where the there is no disease or sadness.
Sympathies and love Jean,
Sharon Prechel
Richard T ( Dick ) Axtell
April 1, 2011
March 31, 2011
So sorry to hear of Milt's passing, and have fond memories of him back in the 70's at Motorola GED, when I was a young engineer and he was in Progam Management!! Always the gentleman and that wonderful smile, such a nice guy!! We met again in recent years socially, and that great smile was still there!! To his family our very best wishes and condolencies!!
Pam
March 29, 2011
Thank-you Mr. Deever for your service to our country!
Scotty Miller
March 27, 2011
I worked with Milt at Motorola GEG as an engineer and he was a Program manager. He was very sharp technically and in business. I traveled with him to Japan and had a great time. The world will miss his warm personality. God bless his family !
March 26, 2011
I'm so sorry Jean & family. Love & prayers, Rosie Brodersen
Nicholas Corolis
March 26, 2011
Milt Deever,a man of honor, great talent in his professional career and a true friend. I was introduced to Milt by Nelson Favereau while on a visit to Motorola Riverside and was impressed by Milts' warmth and friendly manner.
Milt will be sorely missed by us all.
To his wife Jean and the family I exdend my condolences and sympathy.
Yvonne Carney
March 26, 2011
We had some good times together, traveling, partying, dancing and just having fun. Milt, Jean, John & I. Milt had such an interesting and fulfilling life. We all will miss him terribly.
March 25, 2011
March 25,2011
The first time I met milt was in Syracuse Kansas on July 10th, 1934. I've known him longer than anyone else in the world. I have always been so very proud of him, respected him, admired him and his many accomplishments, and loved him always. He was a brilliant man. he met and worked with associates, heads of Corprations and heads of Countries. I appreciate so much the love and dedication Jean had for Milt in helping him through his trials these past years. What a comfort it's been knowing she was there. The most important thing to me was the honor i had to be his brother.
In a coming day, i will see his warm smile, and we will walk together again.
Duane Deever, Redding, California
Cookie and Gene Neugebauer
March 21, 2011
I frist worked with Milt 51 years ago at Motorola's Research and Development Lab in Riverside, Ca. The facility closed in 1973 and Milt moved on to Motorola's Government Division in Scottsdale. I was transferred to Scottsdale ten years later and walking down the hall the first day ...there comes Milt, great warming smile (as always). Walked right up to me and said "Hi Gene! How's your wife,'Cookie"
What a memory, what a guy, I was honored to have known him.
Our condolences to the family.
With deepest sympathy,
Mary Ann Melendez
March 21, 2011
I worked with Milt at Fairchild for many years, he was a wonderful person with a lots of compasion. My condolenses to the family and a special shout out to Mason and Nelson. Please contact Mary Ann or Marla at 602.438.4400.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Mary Ann (Melendez) Bell, Mesa, AZ
Karen Wilhelm
March 21, 2011
I worked with Milt over 25 years ago at Fairchild Data (and formerly Comtech Data) and always thought he was a great guy. Very smart, very well respected, so patient and just wonderful to work for.
My sympathies to the family.
Karen (Egan) Wilhelm
Nicole Parker
March 20, 2011
Milt will be missed by all I'm sure of this. I know I will miss his giant smile and his gentle, sincere and loving personality. My family and I were fortunate to have had times together with Milt and will never forget him. Love, Nicole, Amy, Nick and Alex
Pat Irby
March 20, 2011
Jean we will all miss Milt. He was an amazing man and had a wonderfully successful life.
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