Henry Edward Dever, Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

HENRY EDWARD DEVER, JR. JULY 31, 1935 – June 16, 2023 Henry "Hank" Edward Dever Jr., 87, passed away on June 16, 2023, in Napa, CA. He was born on July 31, 1935, in Benicia, CA, to Henry E. Dever Sr. and Anna M. Dever. Hank was a God-loving man who instilled his values in his family and friends. Hank served in the Active Army & Reserve Service from 1955 to 1963. After his military service, he began his career at Mare Island Naval Shipyard in 1952 when he was accepted into their Apprenticeship Program, achieving Master Plumber & Pipefitter status. In 1961, he started a steady rise in leadership levels, promoted to Foreman, General Foreman, Senior General Foreman, Pipe Shop 56 Superintendent, and finally to Structural Group Superintendent, the top spot in his trade. Hank worked on the 1st nuclear submarine, received multiple "Superior Accomplishment Awards," organized and managed the Ship Work Control Organization, led the NavSea Audit Team for Ship Safety, and was selected as the NCAA Manager of the Year. No matter what position he held, he never forgot that the people working on Mare Island were their most valuable resource. He always said that "Pride is what compels a man to do his best work, in the safest way, even when no one was looking." After retiring, Hank enjoyed volunteering three days a week at the Catholic Charities Dining Room in Northern Nevada. He loved spending time with his family and watching baseball and car racing. Hank is survived by his children: Henry E. Dever III - son (Debbie), Shannon R. Dever-Barkley - daughter (Jerry), Mark A. Dever - son (Shelley), Alecia L. Dever - daughter, and Jeffery A. Dever - son, along with 11 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Sharon R. Carelli and his sister Patricia Marques. Hank was preceded in death by his wife, Clara A. Dever, his father, Henry E Dever Sr., his mother, Anna M Dever, his sister, Barbara Saker, and his brothers, Rodger Dever and Daniel Dever. A Catholic Prayer Service will be held on July 7 at 11 AM in the Mausoleum Chapel at All Souls Cemetery, 550 Glen Cove Road, Vallejo. Burial will be private. Cremation and arrangement entrusted to the direction and care of Twin Chapel Mortuary, Vallejo (707) 552-6696. www.TwinChapelsMortuary.com

Henry Edward Dever, Jr.

July 31, 1935 - June 16, 2023