In Remembrance Of

Jack Livingston

Jack Livingston, 87, of Gower, MO passed away, December 2, 2020.

Jack William Livingston was born February 14, 1933 to Orville and Edith (Bridges) Livingston. He grew up in rural Gower, Mo and graduated from Gower High School in 1950.Jack married the love of his life, Evelyn Aletha Witt on February 16th, 1952 at the Gower Baptist Church by Rev. J.V. Crenshaw.

Jack retired from TWA following a 28 career as an A&P mechanic. Jack farmed in the Gower area for most of for most of his life with Evelyn by his side, raising cattle, hogs and crops.Jack and Evelyn loved to travel and also many special memories of years of family trips to the Lake of the Ozarks.

He was also a loyal supporter of the Kansas City Chiefs and celebrated their Super bowl championship last year.

Jack was a 60 plus year member of the Masonic Lodge in Edgerton, Mo.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, brother Orville and his wife Bonnie Livingston, son Patrick Livingston, grandson Travis Spaeth and great grandson Jacob Livingston. Along with sister in law and brother in law Jack and Susie Brown, and brother in law Richard Butler.

Jack is survived by his wife Evelyn, son Larry (Molly) Livingston, daughter Linda (Darrel) Spaeth, and daughter in law, Donna Livingston of Gower, Mo, grandchildren, Matthew (Nicole) Livingston, Gower, Mo, Angela (Carrie) Livingston of Austin, Texas, Belinda (Matthew) Becker of Washington, Mo, Bailey Livingston, Plattsburg, Mo and Carly Livingston of Gower. Great grandchildren, Dillon, Dakota, Alexis and Madison Livingston and Cecelia and Laura Becker. Great- great grandchildren Jaxon and Landon Livingston, and sister- in law Jean Butler, Naples Florida along with several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Our family will miss his ornery smile, jokes, laughs and hugs.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mt. Zion Cemetery.

Funeral Services: 11:30 a.m. Monday, December 7th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower with visitation from 10:00-11:30 a.m. prior to the service.

Burial: Mt. Zion Cemetery, Gower.

The family would like to thank the Gower Convalescent Center for the excellent and loving care. 

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33 comments

  • Donna Assel

    So sorry for your loss , remember all the good times you had together.

  • Tim & Kim Foster

    RIP Jack

  • Lawrence & Deana Andèrson

    Our deepest sympathy & love . Always enjoyed seeing your Dad at church.

  • Marty & Carol Brown

    Carol & I are saddened at Uncle Jackie’s passing. We hope that Evelyn and Larry & Linda’s families can find some peace in a live well lived and a promise of an eternal reunion in heaven. May God send his angels to minister to you all.

  • Jeanie Barber

    So sorry for your loss to all the family

  • Ron & Vicky Grier

    So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers.

  • Gary & Barbara Tunks

    Extending our deepest condolences. We’re thinking of y’all.

  • Ernie and Pat Livingston

    Evelyn, Larry, Linda and family our prayers are going up for you all. So many great memories we share with you. All our Love. And big hugs to each of you.

  • Sheryl George

    Linda and Darrel, I am tremendously sorry for your loss of your most loved father/father in law. You loved him dearly and took outstanding care of him. I know he had much comfort as a result of your selfless attention. Many blessings to you both as you grieve, yet honor, the life of your father. May he Rest In Peace.

  • Ron and Rita Musser

    The memories of the 4 families come flooding back-noodling and mud slides, the Ozarks, card games, New Year’s Eve hunting and dinners and so much more. Know we love you all!

  • Chuck & Stacy Adkins

    We are so sorry for the loss of Jack. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

  • Janet and Kevin Timberlake

    So sorry for your loss. Always treasure your great memories. Hugs and prayers for all.

  • Chuck & Stacy Adkins

    We are so sorry for your loss of Jack. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

  • Paul & Tracy Brown

    He will be greatly missed

  • Connie and Rick Tharp

    So Sorry for your loss!! My thoughts and prayers go out to the family!!

  • Ester Brown

    Our Condolences to Mrs. Livingston and family. My Dad Robert (Bob) Brown and his family grew up in Gower with Jack an Orville who they thought highly of. Prayers for God’s comfort love and light at this time.
    The Robert Brown Family

  • Larry G. & Linda C. Poage

    Please accept our sincere sympathy at this time for your loss.

  • Ken & Cindy Thurston

    We are so sorry for your family’s loss …
    Sending you and your family all the thoughts and prayers and love .
    That Cindy and I could muster up …

  • Crystal Dennis

    May you keep that contagious smile of yours in heaven and rest easy my dear friend. You will be missed. My deepest sympathy for all the family.

  • Connie and Fred Sitton

    Sorry for your loss prayers for all the family.

  • Karla (Pulliam) Austin

    Evelyn, Larry & Linda,
    My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

  • Doris D. Morgan

    Soq very sorry for your loss, my deepest sympathies to all of the families. Prayers being sent.

  • Dave and Sharon walters,

    Sorry for you lost prayers

  • Shirley Reynolds

    My deepest sympathy to all the families! May God bless you all

  • Joe and Lisa Lanning

    A good neighbor and friend will be sadly missed!

  • John&Nancy Horn

    Sorry for your loss.

  • Ruth Logan

    I was sorry to hear about Jack’s passing. My condolences to all the family.

  • Chuck Adkins

    Prayrers to LINDA and Larry &Evlym

  • Dennis brinton

    i have known Jack for a very long time. So many memories.

  • Terry Billington

    Linda, Larry and Family, so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. This has been such a hard time for you all and I pray God will give you peace and comfort in the days to come.

    Sincerely,
    Terry

  • Jody Lyons

    So Sorry for your loss Thoughts and Prayers for the family

  • Larry, Regina, Abbey Grier

    Linda and Larry
    So sorry to hear about the passing of Jack. He is another pillar of our community that we will always remember, and he will be missed. Please find comfort in knowing that he is at Peace.

  • Tim and Carol Clark

    Linda and Darrell,
    With our deepest sympathy, we are sorry for the passing of your father. May your precious memories of your loved one be a comfort to you now.

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