Richard McIver
May 03, 2017
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Richard W. McIver, 77, passed away peacefully in his sleep in Des Moines on May 3, 2017. He was born in Austin, Pennsylvania, on September 22, 1939, to Grover and Emma McIver.
Richard was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He worked for and retired from Bridgestone/Firestone after 22 years.
Richard was a man of God who was not afraid to share his faith with others. He was musically talented, a yodeler, and enjoyed playing the harmonica, jaw harp, and guitar. He had a love for antique cars, all you can eat buffets, and visiting Prairie Meadows. Richard also appreciated nature and loved camping, fishing, and hunting.
Richard is survived by his children, Ricky (Anne) McIver, Carrie (Danny) Keasling, Lance McIver, Shane McIver, Natalie Whitmer, and Angel (Charlie) Alford; brothers, Bruce McIver and Mike McIver, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; as well as other loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Jane McIver; brother, Grover (Bucky) McIver; and sister-in-law, Betty McIver.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 11 2017, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street in Des Moines. Burial with military honors will follow at Iowa Veterans Cemetery at 12:30 p.m. Visitation will be held Wednesday evening at the funeral home from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Wounded Warrior Project in loving memory of Richard.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Mike and Donna Porter
05/11/2017
In memory of Mac, We are thankful to have known you. Your laughter will always be in our memories. The memory of your smiles has always helped us through cloudy days. Your love was always conquering. You shared always with a care. We will always remember all the great times we shared. Our faith we shared together. We know rejoicing is with you now and we look forward to the day in heaven when we shall share for eternity things unspeakable and full of glory. To Mac's family, we loved your Dad and we want you to know we share in your time of sorrow and grief. Think of Dad in heaven, spoons clapping on his knee, playing his harp and rejoicing with his Lord and Savior and family and friends with no more fears, no wants or tears. Just joy and happiness for eternity. You are in our prayers.
Lynn McIver
05/08/2017
I love You Uncle Mac . You will be missed very much. I know heaven is getting a great privilege now that you are there. All the family will be in our prayers.