Thomas Hivner, 65, of Oxnard, died Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, as the result of renal cancer. He was a patient at the VA Hospice facility in North Hills, Calif., from early December 2011 until the time of his death. Prior to that time he was in the care of his mother and Livingston Visiting Nurse Association from May 2011 until he was transferred to the VA facility.
Tom was born to Elbert "Al" Hivner and Priscilla Hivner on Sept. 18, 1946, in Oxnard. Tom attended schools in Oxnard, including Oxnard Union High School. While in Oxnard High Tom was a trumpeter in the high school band and was privileged to march in the Rose Parade.
As a teenager Tom built his own dragster and participated in Drag races. He enjoyed auto races of all kinds. Another favorite activity was attending the Reno Air Races whenever possible. After high school Tom enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served about two years in Germany, followed by 11 months in Viet Nam. He served as a helicopter mechanic with the rank of SP4.
Following his military service Tom returned to Oxnard and worked mainly as a welder and mechanic. He was also involved in painting and sandblasting. He fell in love with flying after his Uncle Harold took him for a spin. Tom loved the Pilot's Prayer which speaks of "touching the face of God" while flying. Tom took flying lessons and experienced that emotion many times but was unable to fulfill his dream of obtaining a pilot's license for health reasons.
Tom is survived by his mother, Priscilla Hartveld Hivner; sons, Daniel L. Hivner, Matthew Hivner; stepdaughter, Pamela Beth Rosenthal; and grandchildren, Daniel T. Hivner and Makayla Hivner. Also surviving are his aunt, Ida C. Kyle, and several cousins and dear friends.
The family expresses deep appreciation to Livingston Visiting Nurse Association Hospice and their very caring employees and volunteers who provided such excellent care for our beloved Tom.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at Reardon Funeral Home, 511 North A St., Oxnard, with Rev. O'Dell Thompson of Church for the Nations officiating. Burial, with Military Honors, will follow at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, Ventura. Thomas has been entrusted to the care of the family owned Reardon Funeral Home, Oxnard, 487-1720.
Tom was born to Elbert "Al" Hivner and Priscilla Hivner on Sept. 18, 1946, in Oxnard. Tom attended schools in Oxnard, including Oxnard Union High School. While in Oxnard High Tom was a trumpeter in the high school band and was privileged to march in the Rose Parade.
As a teenager Tom built his own dragster and participated in Drag races. He enjoyed auto races of all kinds. Another favorite activity was attending the Reno Air Races whenever possible. After high school Tom enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served about two years in Germany, followed by 11 months in Viet Nam. He served as a helicopter mechanic with the rank of SP4.
Following his military service Tom returned to Oxnard and worked mainly as a welder and mechanic. He was also involved in painting and sandblasting. He fell in love with flying after his Uncle Harold took him for a spin. Tom loved the Pilot's Prayer which speaks of "touching the face of God" while flying. Tom took flying lessons and experienced that emotion many times but was unable to fulfill his dream of obtaining a pilot's license for health reasons.
Tom is survived by his mother, Priscilla Hartveld Hivner; sons, Daniel L. Hivner, Matthew Hivner; stepdaughter, Pamela Beth Rosenthal; and grandchildren, Daniel T. Hivner and Makayla Hivner. Also surviving are his aunt, Ida C. Kyle, and several cousins and dear friends.
The family expresses deep appreciation to Livingston Visiting Nurse Association Hospice and their very caring employees and volunteers who provided such excellent care for our beloved Tom.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at Reardon Funeral Home, 511 North A St., Oxnard, with Rev. O'Dell Thompson of Church for the Nations officiating. Burial, with Military Honors, will follow at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, Ventura. Thomas has been entrusted to the care of the family owned Reardon Funeral Home, Oxnard, 487-1720.
Thomas Hivner, 65, of Oxnard, died Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, as the result of renal cancer. He was a patient at the VA Hospice facility in North Hills, Calif., from early December 2011 until the time of his death. Prior to that time he was in the care of his mother and Livingston Visiting Nurse Association from May 2011 until he was transferred to the VA facility.
Tom was born to Elbert "Al" Hivner and Priscilla Hivner on Sept. 18, 1946, in Oxnard. Tom attended schools in Oxnard, including Oxnard Union High School. While in Oxnard High Tom was a trumpeter in the high school band and was privileged to march in the Rose Parade.
As a teenager Tom built his own dragster and participated in Drag races. He enjoyed auto races of all kinds. Another favorite activity was attending the Reno Air Races whenever possible. After high school Tom enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served about two years in Germany, followed by 11 months in Viet Nam. He served as a helicopter mechanic with the rank of SP4.
Following his military service Tom returned to Oxnard and worked mainly as a welder and mechanic. He was also involved in painting and sandblasting. He fell in love with flying after his Uncle Harold took him for a spin. Tom loved the Pilot's Prayer which speaks of "touching the face of God" while flying. Tom took flying lessons and experienced that emotion many times but was unable to fulfill his dream of obtaining a pilot's license for health reasons.
Tom is survived by his mother, Priscilla Hartveld Hivner; sons, Daniel L. Hivner, Matthew Hivner; stepdaughter, Pamela Beth Rosenthal; and grandchildren, Daniel T. Hivner and Makayla Hivner. Also surviving are his aunt, Ida C. Kyle, and several cousins and dear friends.
The family expresses deep appreciation to Livingston Visiting Nurse Association Hospice and their very caring employees and volunteers who provided such excellent care for our beloved Tom.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at Reardon Funeral Home, 511 North A St., Oxnard, with Rev. O'Dell Thompson of Church for the Nations officiating. Burial, with Military Honors, will follow at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, Ventura. Thomas has been entrusted to the care of the family owned Reardon Funeral Home, Oxnard, 487-1720.
Tom was born to Elbert "Al" Hivner and Priscilla Hivner on Sept. 18, 1946, in Oxnard. Tom attended schools in Oxnard, including Oxnard Union High School. While in Oxnard High Tom was a trumpeter in the high school band and was privileged to march in the Rose Parade.
As a teenager Tom built his own dragster and participated in Drag races. He enjoyed auto races of all kinds. Another favorite activity was attending the Reno Air Races whenever possible. After high school Tom enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served about two years in Germany, followed by 11 months in Viet Nam. He served as a helicopter mechanic with the rank of SP4.
Following his military service Tom returned to Oxnard and worked mainly as a welder and mechanic. He was also involved in painting and sandblasting. He fell in love with flying after his Uncle Harold took him for a spin. Tom loved the Pilot's Prayer which speaks of "touching the face of God" while flying. Tom took flying lessons and experienced that emotion many times but was unable to fulfill his dream of obtaining a pilot's license for health reasons.
Tom is survived by his mother, Priscilla Hartveld Hivner; sons, Daniel L. Hivner, Matthew Hivner; stepdaughter, Pamela Beth Rosenthal; and grandchildren, Daniel T. Hivner and Makayla Hivner. Also surviving are his aunt, Ida C. Kyle, and several cousins and dear friends.
The family expresses deep appreciation to Livingston Visiting Nurse Association Hospice and their very caring employees and volunteers who provided such excellent care for our beloved Tom.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at Reardon Funeral Home, 511 North A St., Oxnard, with Rev. O'Dell Thompson of Church for the Nations officiating. Burial, with Military Honors, will follow at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, Ventura. Thomas has been entrusted to the care of the family owned Reardon Funeral Home, Oxnard, 487-1720.
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