Jeff D. Kivett

Jeffrey Dale Kivett, 62, of Mooresville, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 17, 2015. He was surrounded by his loving family and in the comfort of his own home when he peacefully passed at 8:26pm. He was born on December 1, 1952, in Martinsville, to Jack and Peggy (White) Kivett. Jeff grew up on a farm in Hall and was a talented athlete; lettering in every sport that he played during his high school career including baseball, basketball and football. He graduated from Cascade High School in 1970 and while studying at Purdue University, Jeff was drafted to war in the United States Army. A loyal, dependable and stable man, he was instilled with a strong work ethic at a very young age. Jeff devoted a large part of his life to farming and in addition worked for the Producers Marketing Association, Michigan Livestock, Indiana Packers at Delphi and Co-Alliance in Stilesville. He was a past member of Lakeview Christian Church and faithful member at Mt. Pleasant Christian Church in Hall. Jeff was an intelligent man that was full of information and had a special way with people. When he spoke, people listened and he could really grab their attention with his tasteful embellished stories. Above all, he was a wonderful, strong and calm human being with a large heart and was always going out of his way to help others. In his spare time, he enjoyed watching baseball and football games, hunting, fishing, traveling and occasionally visiting the casino. Jeff found great joy throughout the years rescuing and parenting shelties and loved each of them. This genuine, kind man was a role model and an inspiration with his contagious, positive outlook and wonderful demeanor. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Kivett. Survivors include his mother, Peggy (White) Kivett of Monrovia; loving wife of 24 years, Dixie Brewer (McCloud) Kivett of Mooresville and her son, Greg Brewer (wife, Erika) of Plainfield; brother, Kevin Kivett (wife, Pam) of Monrovia; sister, Linda Madison (husband, Bruce) of Mississippi; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Dianna Shuler of Stilesville; adored nephews, Aaron (wife, Tisha) and Adam Kivett (wife, Amber), Chad (wife, Julie) and Steve Shuler (wife, Michelle); great nieces/nephews, Rylee, Ryan, Zoey Kivett and Miranda, Emily, Justin Shuler; grandchildren, Chance (wife, Treasa), Caleb and Logan Brewer; great granddaughter, Ava Brewer; and his three beloved sheltie companions, Max, Evie and Stormie. Friends and family are invited to visit from 4-8pm, on Friday, November 20, 2015, at Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia. A celebration of life service will begin at Noon, on Saturday, November 21, 2015, at the funeral home with additional visitation held an hour prior. Pastor Dave Neese will officiate the services and burial will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Hall. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Pleasant Christian Church of Hall or the Central Indiana Sheltie Rescue (envelopes available at the funeral home). To share a favorite memory, sign the online guest registry or light a candle in his memory visit www.lightmemorial.com.

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Jeff D. Kivett

December 1, 1952 - November 17, 2015