Former Rochester resident, James E. "Jim" Bever, passed away at his home near Plymouth at 7:26 PM on January 8, 2025.

On   August 16, 1942,  James Edward Bever was born in Beech Grove to Truman O. and Dorothy A Grady Bever.  Growing up near Buchanan, Michigan he graduated from Buchanan High School with his class in 1962.

On July 27, 1966, Jim married the love of his life Roberta J. Huntman.  They shared over 58 years of life's adventures. From their union came two wonderful children, Amy and Jeffery. The family tree continued to grow with the added blessings of two more generations.

A man of diverse interests, Jim was a 3rd generation farmer.  He began his career with the Clark Equipment Corporation and after 21 years moved to the Honeywell Corp. where he finished his career in the test lab as an engineer.

The Bever family had owned several businesses over the years including a dog grooming business, a tack shop, and a horse trailer repair business. They recently retired from their grain farming operation and the RV campground of 35 years.

Jim was a member of the South Bend American Legion where he made many friends with fellow veterans.  He was a private pilot and a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association.  As an American outdoorsman he embraced the adventure of camping and fishing.  An avid animal lover he enjoyed the companionship of his Doberman's Lady and Lucky and his horse "Foxy.".

Left to cherish Jim's memory are a daughter, Amy Bever of Akron; son Jeffery Bever and wife Sherry of Peru; four grandchildren:  Cory Ruff, James Templin, Emily Templin, Sarah Hensley and husband Patrick; four great-grandchildren:  Annalise Ruff, Lyndy Hensley, Lane Hensley, and Holland Templin; and his brother Ken Bever of Buchanan, Michigan.

Preceding Jim in death are his parents Truman and Dorothy Bever and his beloved wife Roberta J. Bever on September 28, 2024.

A celebration of the life of James Edward Bever will be on at 10:00 AM EST, Friday, January  17, 2025, at the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 West 18th Street, Rochester.  His family will receive friends on Thursday from 5:00 - 7:00 PM and on Friday an hour prior to the life celebration.    Ch. Teri White will officiate. Interment will be in the Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Michigan where graveside services are slated to be at 1:00 PM EST.