IRVING W. SEAVER

Seaver, Irving W., was born in Worcester, MA, April 27, 1920 and passed away October 14, 2011. He was 91.

He is survived by his wife, Anne; his sons, David, Robert, Rick and Todd; and his daughter, Pamela Court.

Irv spent his early years working on his parent's dairy farm in Shrewsbury, MA. In 1950 he moved his first wife, Dorothy, and his two sons, David and Robert to southern CA.

An avid motorcyclist since a teenager, he bought a dealership located in Santa Ana, CA in 1953. Later he moved his business to a new breed of motorcycle store on Main St. and the Santa Ana Fwy. It featured floor to ceiling windows, well-lit showroom, prominent signage and clean, spotless displays.

The store thrived. It became home to some of the nation's top motorcycle racers of the day as well as movie producers, future hall of fame singers and musicians and top area business people.

Irv also devoted time to charitable organizations, such as serving as president of the North Santa Ana Rotary Club.

The 70's brought change. In 1976 Irv married Anne, who had two children, Rick and Pam. In 1977 they welcomed a son, Todd. And in 1979, Irv sold his business to his long time manager, Evan Bell. Evan kept the store name and has since moved it a new location in Orange, CA. The store still thrives.

In 1983 the new family moved to Snohomish, WA. Irv became a "gentleman" farmer on his five acres of land, and also found time to join the Senior Kawanis Club of Snohomish. With the kids gone, Irv and Anne left for a smaller home in nearby Marysville. Well past his 89th birthday, Irv sadly gave up riding motorcycles, his passion for nearly 75 years. The problem was an arthritic hip and "45 mph eyes" when he liked to cruise at 65 mph!

Funeral services are pending. In lieu of flowers, his family believes Irv would rather see you go for a long motorcycle ride!