David Wayne Jivery, 73, of Somerset, Indiana passed away at 12:41 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at his home. He was born to Albert Lyle and Ann (Huff) Jivery on November 18, 1948, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

David was a 1967 graduate of Southwood High School. He retired from Ford Meter Box in Wabash as a pattern maker. He married Kathy Taylor on March 2, 1974. She survives. He enjoyed fishing on Lake Erie. He was a member of the Converse United Methodist Church. Also, a member of Kairos, Forman Emmaus.

David is survived by his wife Kathy, two sons, Scott A. (Stacey) Jivery of Kokomo, Indiana, and Michael P. (Rose) Jivery of Raymond, New Hampshire, two brothers, Richard Lyle Jivery of Alhambra, California, Terry Allen (Phyllis) Jivery of LaFontaine, Indiana, and 8 grandchildren. He is proceeded in death by his parents.

David's wishes were to have private family services at Lake Erie.

Preferred memorials can be directed to the Wabash County Animal Shelter in care of McDonald Funeral Homes.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with David Jivery's final arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com