Donald Lee Sarver

In Loving Memory of Donald L. Sarver Donald Lee Sarver was born September 21, 1935 in Newport, Pennsylvania to Alvin Sarver and Louise Britcher Sarver. He passed from this life at home, in Broken Arrow, OK on July 6, 2024 at the age of 88 years old. Don graduated from Newport High School in 1954. After high school, he moved with his family to Mt. Carmel, Illinois. He joined the United States Air Force on May 28, 1954 and served until December 1, 1962. Upon receiving an honorable discharge, he returned to Illinois and enrolled at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. It was while he was there that he met the love of his life, Maudie McKinney. They were married on December 1, 1962 in Carbondale, IL and were committed to and deeply in love with each other until her death on September 9, 2005. Shortly after graduation Don went to work for Mayflower Moving and Storage Company. He was highly respected and heavily recruited. He held many positions with many organizations under the Mayflower umbrella. His employment allowed Maudie and him to travel to many cities and states including Oklahoma City, OK; Memphis, TN; Little Rock, AR; Tulsa, OK and Aurora, CO. In Oklahoma City they welcomed their first child, a daughter, Mary Lynn in 1963. In Little Rock, AR they welcomed their second child, a son, Dan in 1973. Don loved life and lived his to the fullest. He was a people-person, gregarious, friendly and always smiling. His outgoing personality led him to a second career in retirement. He was always on the go whether it was with his work, many hobbies or family outings. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Maudie, his father Alvin, his mother Louise, two brothers, Ronnie Sarver and Terry D. Sarver and a sister Patty L. Noble. Those he leaves behind who hold many cherished memories include: a daughter, Mary Lynn Mueller and husband Jeff of Centralia, OK; son Dan of Broken Arrow, OK; grandchildren Andy Hirschman, wife Melissa, Jacob Hirschman, wife Marti, Mason Sarver, wife Emily and Nathan Sarver; great-grandchildren MaKenna, Josie, Aurora and Bruce Hirschman, a sister Dixy Dixon of Tulsa, OK and a multitude of extended family members and friends. In the shared laughter and tears, Don will be remembered with love. Interment will be in McKinney Hill Cemetery, Carbondale, Illinois at a later date. Tributes and photos can be shared at moweryfs.com

Donald Lee Sarver

September 21, 1935 - July 6, 2024