McIver, Roderick Donald "Don"
Don McIver, 83 years old, passed away on October 22, 2017. Don is survived by his wife, Faye McIver; his sister, Molly Villemez; his children, Mark (Stacy), Grant, Hawley (Kelly), Bren, & Alex; 11 grandchildren & 6 great-grandchildren. Don was born on September 17, 1934 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Claude S. McIver & Idalia Frances Capps McIver. After graduating high school, he joined the Air Force, then got his bachelor's degree from the University of Texas in 1960. Don went to work for General Electric/Honeywell and after a long, accomplished career in computer programming management, including overseas assignments, he went to work for Maricopa County Community College District and taught computer programming until he retired. Throughout his life he loved the outdoors, and enjoyed camping, hiking, white water rafting, mountain rescue, and geology/rock collecting. He also greatly enjoyed classical music and the symphony, and travel for work and pleasure. He dabbled in amateur theater acting, and had recently taken writing classes and won several honors with his work. Don was a beloved friend of dogs and his favorites were Belle, Bexar, Daisy, Tilly & Teddy. He was a member of the Arizona Mountaineering Club, and the Central Arizona Mountain Rescue, and supported the ACLU and its defense of our 1st amendment, and the NRA, PBS, the Arizona Humane Society, and the Sierra Club. A memorial will be planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Arizona Humane Society or Hospice of the Valley.
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Ian Upton
March 20, 2019
I didn't know that Don had passed away. He was a great man and a great neighbor. I mowed Don and Faye's lawn as a kid on Behrend and still remember making sure I did a good job and Don's response was always, "mighty good". He will be missed. Hoping that Faye is doing well and I should have stopped by to say hello while Don was here to meet my wife. We may still try to come and see Faye and hope she is doing well.
Andy Garrett
January 23, 2019
To the McIver Family: My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort. Knowing that there's a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.
October 30, 2017
My sincere condolences to the Mciver family. May the God of comfort bring you and your family comfort during this difficult time.
McGhee
October 28, 2017
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