Richard Scott Seiver

Richard Scott Seiver, 62, of Mt. Airy, MD, died May 19, 2009 at the Veteran's Hospital in Baltimore of prostate cancer.

Rick was born May 4, 1947 in Washington, D.C., to Frank Wilson Seiver and Kathleen Studd Seiver.

Graduating from Woodson High School in 1965, he worked as a machine operator for a year before joining the Army. Rick volunteered to serve with the 101st Airborne Division in Viet Nam until a grenade explosion almost took his life and rendered him permanently disabled as an amputee and hemiplegic (left side paralysis due to brain injury).

He married in 1971 and raised four children in Mt. Airy, MD, where he was an active and beloved member of Mt. Airy Presbyterian Church (PCA).

Despite enduring personal tragedy and lifelong disability Rick exuded a cheerful optimism and possessed a mischievous sense of humor. To anyone commenting on, or questioning the reason for his joy, Rick was quick to share his experiences of the mercy of God and his faith in Jesus Christ. His shining example of courage, honor, and strength, inspired all who knew him.

Rick is survived by his wife, Carolyn Anne Ward Seiver, of Mt. Airy, MD, his sons, Gregory Paul Seiver of Denver, CO, Capt. Kenneth Charles Seiver (USAF) and wife Renee, Capt. Joseph Scott Seiver (USA) and wife Lindsey. Also his daughter, Barbara Kathleen Seiver Feldman and husband Ben. There are three grandchildren; Scott Edward Seiver (2 yrs), Sarah JoAnn Seiver (1 yr.) and Baby boy Feldman due in July. There are two surviving siblings, a brother, David John Seiver of Gurnee, IL and sister Lesley Anne Seiver of Broken Arrow, Ok.

Visitation: See above information

Services: The Memorial Service will be held on at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Memorial Day, May 25, at Mt. Airy Presbyterian Church (PCA), 17455 Old Frederick Road, Mt. Airy. A picnic reception will follow the brief service.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Richard's memory, to the Mt. Airy Presbyterian Church to support missionary work here and abroad.