In Remembrance Of
Vernon Alvin Kever, Sr.
Vernon Alvin Kever, Sr., 63, of Edgerton, MO passed away Saturday, January 26, 2013.
He was born on April 19, 1949 to Opie Melvin and Dorthea Dora (Bittle) Kever in Heber Springs, AR. Vernon grew up and attended school in the Kansas City area.
Vernon married the love of his life Brenda Joyce Kent on May 14, 2005 in North Kansas City, MO. After their marriage they made their home in Edgerton.
He retired as a truck driver from Tri County Concrete. Bear had a passion for motorcycles and loved riding with Pokie. They participated in many rides to benefit children.
Vernon was preceded in death by his father, son Kevin Douglas Tanck and a brother Edward Wayne Kever.
He is survived by his wife Brenda “Pokie” Kever; children, Vernon A. Kever, Jr., Shannon Marie Kever, Mary Conrad and husband Marc, and Paul Tanck and wife Shala; grandchildren Logan, Kenzie Lou, Thomas, Domanic and Alexis; his mother, Dorthea Terranova; step-mother, Charlessa Ann Seward; brothers, Bert Kever and wife Sherry, Melvin Kever and wife Debra and Gary Lee Cameron; sisters, Leslie Lynn Clark and husband Ralph, Cheryl and Brenda; brothers-in-law, Steve Kent and wife Vicky and Chuck Kent; uncle, Colby Kever and wife, Adrian; several nieces and nephews other relatives and many friends.
Funeral Service: 1:00 p.m. Wednesday January 30th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville
Burial: Ridgely Cemetery
Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Donations: American Diabetes Association
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Lois Miller
Brenda-
I was saddened to hear about the sudden loss of your husband. My hope for you is that the loss you feel now will change to a focus on all the wonderful memories you have with Vern. Please accept my sincere sympathy.
David & Michelle Meyers
Pokie, We are so sorry for the loss of Bear. He was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. We send prayers to you and the family.
Gab Casey
Brenda,
You & your family are in my thoughts & prayers. We are truly blessed to have had such wonderful men in our lives. Please call me if you need anything even if you would just like to talk (913)385-9456.
Gab