Frank Richard “Pap” Chivers, age 89 of Little Laurel Run, Farmington, WV, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Fairmont Regional Medical Center after a long illness. He was born December 25, 1927 in Washington, PA.
Frank served in World War II in the Army as a Corporal in the 96th Fighter Squadron, 82nd Fighter Group, as an airplane and engine mechanic.
Frank was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Gladys Marie Juker Chivers; his parents Francis H. Chivers and Helen Malone Chivers; two sisters, Helene Noelle Chivers and Francis Ellen Chivers.
Frank is survived by two sons, Frank H. Chivers and wife Linda of Farmington, WV and Gary L. Chivers and wife Jessica of Brookhaven, WV; four granddaughters, Tiffany Chivers and companion John Roberts of Shinnston, WV, Amanda Wilson and husband Scott of Worthington, WV, Andrea Wildman and companion Steve Corder of Rosemont, WV and Jodi Farrier and husband Seth of Sinking Spring, PA; and one great-granddaughter, Aubrey Wildman of Rosemont, WV.
Frank retired in 1992 from Interstate Fabricators as a material handler. He also worked at Marion Box Factory and Marion Asphalt. He enjoyed fishing at Joanne Sportsmen Club in Rachel, playing Bingo, country music, traveling and family barbeques. He and Gladys also spent many weekends at their campsite in Big Bear Lake Campgrounds. In his younger days, he was an avid hunter. He was known for his infectious sense of humor and love of sweets.
Family and friends may call at Masters Funeral Home, Mannington, WV on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 from 2-8:00pm. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 beginning at 11:00am. Burial will be at Grandview Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be left at www.mastersfuneralhomewv.com.
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Love you so much Pap. I know one day I will see you again. I hope Masha was there waiting for you.
I only had the opportunity to talk this kind man. He will be missed greatly. Prayers to the Chivers family during this time and may God comfort you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Marion County Senior Citizens.
Uncle Bud was a very good man. He was very good to me and my family although we did not see him often since we lived far away.
Herb and the entire Chivers family, Bud was one of the most memorable people I have ever met in my life. I will never forget the evenings Steve and I spent at his house listening to records, playing pool on a miniature pool table and listening to his jokes and stories not to mention laughing like there was no tomorrow. He will be sadly missed but there are countless memories of him that will never be forgotten. Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to your family at this most difficult time. Gene and Sandy
Our thoughts and prayers to the Chivers family.
Frank was a very sweet man. I feel privileged to have known him. Thoughts go to you Gary and the rest of your family.
A kind, remarkable, intelligent, and totally cool man (who bought the best orange slices!) We are sorry for the loss of Frank.
Pap was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed by us all. Rest well and we'll be seeing again someday soon.