David Edward Bever
June 22, 1952 ~ March 28, 2014
David Edward Bever, 61, of Weirton, WV, died Friday March 28, 2014 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.
Born on June 22, 1952 , in Steubenville, OH, David was a son of the late D. Kenneth and Evelyn G. Rentsch Bever. He was also preceded in death by his nephew, Shawn Bever; his niece, Marisa Licata; and his brother in law, Charles Licata.
David retired after a 25 year career with Weirton Steel, where he worked as a Reel Man on the Number 9 Tandem Mill. He also enjoyed electronics and put his skills to work as a Sound System Technician for the First United Methodist Church in Weirton. He will always be remembered as being a laid back quiet person who was extremely knowledgeable in electronics and music trivia.
He was an avid WVU and Pittsburgh Steeler fan. In his free time, he enjoyed attending sporting events in Morgantown, Pittsburgh and the surrounding area. He also enjoyed walking his dog.
He was a long standing member of the First United Methodist Church, where he sang in the choir. He was also a member of the Weirton Steel 25 Year Club and the Moose Lodge 688.
David is survived by his sister, Donna Kaye Licata; and his two brothers, Kenneth (Connie) Bever and William (Carolyn) Bever all of Weirton; his nieces and nephews, Tom (Jara) Bever, Chrissy (David) Dalrymple, Sandy (Paul) Hansen, Melany (John) Bever, Billy (Michele) Bever, Chad Bever, Jared, Christopher and Michael Licata.
Visitation will be 10 AM until the time of his memorial service at 11 AM Wednesday, at the First United Methodist Church 3301 West Street Weirton, WV.
Rev. Timothy Conrad will preside.
Cremation and memorial services are under the care of the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street Weirton.
His family would like to thank Dr. Rangen Bhandari of Steubenville and Dr. Frederick Reu and Mary Ann Karam, RN of the Multiple Myeloma Program at the Cleveland Clinic.
Memorial contributions in David's memory can be made to First United Methodist Church, 3301 West Street, Weirton, WV 26062 or Valley Hospice, 10686 State Route 150, Rayland, OH 43943 or Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195.
To David\’s Family,
Our deepest sympathy is extended to you at this sad time. May you find strength in God and comfort in the wonderful memories of your loved one.
With sincere condolences
Dwight and Angela McUmar
To Donna and David’s Family,
Was very sorry to learn of David’s passing. I will always remember his willingness to help me when I was at First Church. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God be with you as you take this journey.
Donna,
I was very sorry to hear of David’s passing. We spent a lot of time together as kids, much of my musical knowledge came from his (and your brothers) collection of 45 records. David was a good and sweet soul, and the world is less bright without him.
Kenny and Connie and family, Please know that you are all in our prayers and thoughts. Both Gene and I work, or we would have been there for the visitations. We love you guys. God bless you and comfort you all. Gene and Jill Tucker
I am sorry about David. I was his first wife. We were sweethearts since we first met, my first friend, my first love and my first boyfriend, my first husband. I will love you always and remember you always
Madelyn Jane Antill Bever