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Michael Bever Obituary
Michael Dean Bever, 64, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2017 with his wife, Maria, and his son, Andres, by his side, after a long battle with ALS at HSC in Hartford, CT.
He graduated from The University of the State of New York in business. A US Naval Veteran, Michael was an electronic technician and reactor operator on a ballistic missile submarine stationed in Groton, CT. Mike was born Sept 2, 1952 in Danville, IL, and raised in Covington, IN.
He worked as a Network Team Leader, senior IT specialist, Project Manager with IBM Global Services. He was deeply loved and will be dearly missed by his family.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Green Funeral Home, 57 Main St., Danbury, CT.
Interment will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at the Columbarium in the State Veterans Cemetery at Middletown, CT.
Friends will be received from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. on Friday, July 7, 2017 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the ALS Association - CT Chapter, 4 Oxford Rd., Milford, CT 06460 or to the Hospital for Special Care, 500 Blue Hills Ave., Hartford, CT 06112.
For further information or to express your condolences on line go to www.thegreenfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Bever
Maria Bever
September 2, 2025
You are forever in our hearts !
Maria.
Maria C Bever
July 3, 2024
Thinking of you today; and remembering you forever!
Your memory is unforgettable.
Love, Maria
Reynaldo Jimenez
July 4, 2023
Today on July 4th, celebrating you Mike. We will remember you always.
Reynaldo y Emilce
Marlene Ruiz
June 29, 2023
Dear Son-in-low, your kindness, happiness, your big heart, and smile, tolerance, talent, friendship and understanding as a dad and husband remain in my memories. Very proud of you!
I am so glad I was able to come to the USA, to visit you on Memorial Day 5/29/23 with a deep respect, admiration, and love to celebrate your life. God bless you forever!
Marlene Ruiz and Family.
Pam Souchuns
July 3, 2022
Michael will always be remembered as a caring & devoted husband and father to Maria & Andres. He contributed to the success and happiness of his family. Even though he is missed everyday, he will always be in our hearts and minds.
Sincerely, Pam Souchuns
Maria Bever
July 3, 2022
Mike, In your 5th anniversary, We are remembering you with Love and Joy today. You are truly present in our hearts! The legacy of your Life is a light in our lives.
Your Spirit is around us every day!
God bless you Mike today and forever!
With so much Love,
Maria & Andres and Aiden
Jenny
July 4, 2020
He will always be with you. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of times together. Love Jenny, Gene, Alex and Jonathan
Renata Budnik
July 4, 2020
Michael, Maria and Andres, you are in our hearts and prayers. We cherish our good memories and will continue praying for comfort. We are always here for you. Love, Bob, Renata, Mathew, Sofia and Luma Budnik.
Maria Bever
July 3, 2020
On your third Anniversary, your memory is alive in our hearts.
Your legacy is vivid in our lives. Thinking of you today and always!
Laurie and Wayne Parry
July 28, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with Michael and his family, and friends. Love, Laurie and Wayne Parry
Maria Casas-Hutchison
July 24, 2017
Dear Mrs. Bever and Andres,
Saludos y sentimientos cariñosos para ustedes dos y su familia. I know that it has been awhile since I checked my Ihs email. But today I did and please accept my condolences and prayers and I will think of your dad and husband on July 4th as requested. I am sorry to hear about your Dad's passing and I also know how proud you must be Andres to be his son and to carry his memories in your thoughts and heart. All my best,
Señora Casas
Caroll & Hobi Klapuri
July 8, 2017
Dear Maria and Andres,
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. May the memories of the joyful times you spent with Michael serve to heal your hearts.
Maria Bever
July 7, 2017
Mike you are alive in our hearts.
We will always love you.
The perfect joy, peace and beauty is now in front of you.
The everlasting light of the Creator is with you eternally.
Love forever,
Maria, - Andres, and your dog Aiden
Brother's of the Dolphin
Nick Nichols
July 5, 2017
To the Bever Family,
On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Michael's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and our shipmate. The SUBVETS will have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Michael, who earned his 'fish' when he qualified on USS BENJAMIN FRANKLIN SSBN-640, will always be remembered as a Brother of the Phin and a great Patriot.
ET1(SS) Michael D. Bever
US Navy Submarine Veteran
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate
Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, MTCM(SS) USN Ret.
Base Chaplain
Gaurav (India)
July 5, 2017
My sincere condolences for the loss of such an amazing soul ... we never met but you left never lasting impression on me . Your courage to take life on the face is truly inspirational. God Bless your loved ones forever
Bill Dixon
July 5, 2017
On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (USSVI), I offer our sincere condolences on Michael's passing. You and your loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers. We are forever grateful for Michael's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service. To our Brother of the Phin we say, Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country."
"Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way." 2 Thess 3:16.
Michael Dean Bever ET1(SS), US Navy, Now on Eternal Patrol.
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate.
Bill Dixon, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.
July 5, 2017
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy; I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. Isaiah 61:1, 2.
July 5, 2017
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. May the wonderful treasures fill your heart with love and bring you peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Hosea 13:14
July 4, 2017
May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11
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