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Winnie McIver Obituary

Winnie McIver ARLINGTON - After 98 amazing years, the inspirational matriarch of our clan, Winnie "Bamba" McIver, passed away on Monday, Aug. 28, 2017. MEMORIAL SERVICE: 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 at Trinity United Methodist Church. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in her name to the VFW Foundation, or simply to bestow an act of kindness on someone in need. Winnie was born June 24, 1919, in Cameron, Texas. Winnie attended boarding schools in San Antonio and Austin before graduating from Thomas Jefferson High School in San Antonio. In 1939 she married Col. Claud "Mac" McIver and followed him around the world as an Air Force wife. Winnie was small in stature but big in heart. She had a true zest for life. She dearly loved her family and friends, her many world travels, one glass of red wine, shopping, Wheel of Fortune, and anything elephants. SURVIVORS: Sons, Claud "Tex" McIver of Atlanta, Ga., and John "Spike" McIver and wife, Sheri of Cape Coral, Fla.; daughter, Dixie and husband, Tom Martin of Southlake; seven grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Sep. 17, 2017.

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Lana Mortzfield

April 1, 2022

My maiden name was Lana Gardner i was elementary school friends eith Dixie McIver Martin I will never forget Dixie's Mom while we were stationed at Elmendorf, Alaska , she was the sweetest, kindness lady ive ever kmown i use to spend the night with Dixie & she came to my BD Party next door where we lived nice memories of her & her Mom & Dad xoxo RIP with love Lana Mortzfield Romulus. Mi.

Jan Montgomery

September 17, 2017

She was a blessing to,everyone who knew her and she brought happiness to everyone she met. She will be missed but I have so many memories with her that I will always cherish. . My love and prayers go out to the family. May you find peace remembering your special memories with her.

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