Warren Freeman Chivers
1932-2024
Warren Chivers died peacefully in Oklahoma City, OK on September 30, 2024 at the age of 92.
Warren is survived by his wife of 51 years, Patricia Chivers of Edmond, his children Linda Haynes (Florida), Cindy Chivers (Florida), Cathy Lewter and husband Larry (Arkansas), David Chivers and wife Lynn (Florida), Stepdaughter, Suzy Miller (Arizona), Sandi Pellow and husband John (Tulsa), Son in law, Bill Lennartz, 14 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 1 great, great grandchild.
Warren Chivers was born on September 1, 1932 in Washington, Pennsylvania to parents Charles Oliver Chivers and Nellie Mae Crile. He graduated from Penn Commercial with a degree in Business. Then served in the Army for 2 years. Warren’s career started in Washington, PA, then to Pittsburgh. It was in Pittsburgh that he met Patricia and they married in1973. Soon after they, along with Pat’s two children, moved to Rutland, VT where he was the plant manager for Howe Richardson Scale Company. After several years, they moved to Edmond, Oklahoma where Warren was the plant manager for Altec Lansing. Warren’s love for business, electronics and international trade led him to start his own business called Trading Associates International (TAI). Upon retirement, Warren quickly realized he could not sit still and decided to apply to be a bus driver for Edmond Public Schools. He served the community in that capacity for 14 years. He always said that it was one of his most satisfying roles.
Warren has been a proud member of New Covenant Church for the last 38 years. He always boasted that he was one of the oldest members to play on the church softball league; he was 75 when he hung up his glove. He was an excellent downhill skier and enjoyed taking the youth group to Colorado over spring break each year. He was also an avid hunter and always looked forward to going back to Pennsylvania over Thanksgiving break to hunt with his nephews.
The funeral is scheduled for October 25th at 10 a.m. at New Covenant Church in Edmond. A military burial will take place at Gracelawn cemetery in Edmond at 1 p.m. All are welcome.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to New Covenant Church youth programs.
I am proud to have worked alongside of Warren at the Emond Transportation department for many years. Many times, we had the opportunity to share lunch together.
Pat, I have a feeling of loss at his passing, but I know he was blessed with a long and happy life with you.
Enjoyed bowling with Warren and having you as a friend. He will be missed by all.
Our journey to the Holy Land with Warren and Pat is a special memory. May God’s peace surround Pat as it does Warren.