Michael "Mike" Bever

Mike Bever, 81, of Vero Beach, FL, passed away in his residence on January 4, 2024.
Born on September 12, 1942, in Cincinnati, OH, Mike was a magnetic friend to all he met. He was an amazing father, passionate about raising his children, and he adored his wife, who was his lifelong saint. Mike lived a blessed and rewarding life and was thankful to God for it every day. He practiced his beloved Catholic faith ardently, as taught to him by his father, passing that devotion on to his own family.
After graduating from Rockhurst High School, Mike went on to attend Rockhurst College in Kansas City, MO and graduated from Benedictine College in Atchison, KS. He then served in the United States Air Force, The Air Force Reserves and Massachusetts Air National Guard for 28 years. Concurrently he flew as an airline pilot at Eastern, PanAm and as a Captain at United Airlines. During his time in the military, Mike flew 100 missions in Vietnam and was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Cross for downing an enemy aircraft in combat.
As a devout Catholic, Mike worshipped at St. Helen's Catholic Parish. In his free time, he was an avid golfer and perennial senior club champion at various courses.
Mike is survived by his spouse, Char Lee Bever, and their children, Michael Sean Bever, Jason Bever, Nannette Novoa, and Luke Bever. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert J. Bever, mother, Golda Bever and sister, Barbara Jo Yeomans.
Memorial Graveside Services and Inurnment with Military Rites will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 17 in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Ford City, MO under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home, King City, MO. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Mike's favorite charity, St. Helen's Outreach Ministry, at "United Against Poverty" located locally at 1400 27th Street, Vero Beach FL.