Obituary of Milford James Lyvere

Milford J. “Chum” Lyvere

Birch Run, Michigan

Our beloved brother and uncle passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at Covenant HealthCare-Harrison. He was 83 years old. Milford James Lyvere was born on September 6, 1938 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Milford D. and Emma (Curtin) Lyvere, Sr. Chum graduated from St. Mary Catholic High School. Following his graduation he enlisted with the United States Navy, and proudly served his country. Chum worked as an inspector for General Motors for many years. He was a faithful member of the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church and Holy Family Catholic Church. Chum loved to fix clocks, woodworking, baking cookies, cakes, pies and bread and spending time in his yard.

Surviving are two brothers: Louis Leroy (Nancy) Lyvere of Freeland, and Richard Lee Lyvere of Birch Run; two sisters: Shirley Ann Chevalier of Whittemore and Lillian Deloris Lyvere of Burt. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by four brothers: Floyd Albert Lyvere, Lawrence Lyvere, Jack Lyvere and Robert Dewayne Lyvere; two sisters, Mille M. Lyvere and Ellen Kienutski; and his parents, Milford D. and Emma Ann (Curtin) Lyvere. .

FUNERAL: A Funeral Liturgy will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 1525 S. Washington Ave., Saginaw 48601. Rev. Fr. Thomas J. McNamara will officiate. Rite of Committal will take place at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

VISITATION: Family and friends are welcome to visit at the church on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11:00 a.m.

MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption or Holy Family Catholic Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State). Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the church or through www.DeislerFuneralHome.com.