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HENRY M. "HANK" BEAR

1931 - 2014

HENRY M. "HANK" BEAR obituary, 1931-2014, Kansas City, MO

BORN

1931

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

McGilley & George Funeral Home and Cremation Services

12913 Grandview Road

Grandview, Missouri

HENRY BEAR Obituary

Henry "Hank" M. Bear, 83, of Kansas City, MO died August 3, 2014 at Research Medical Center with family by his side. Visit. 9-11 am, and the service at 11:00 am Saturday at McGilley & George Funeral Home 12913 Grandview Rd in Grandview. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Hank's name to The Boy Scouts of America 10210 Holmes KC MO 64131 or the charity of your choice. Hank was born May 6, 1931 in Minneapolis, MN and moved to Kansas City as a small child. He graduated from Westport High School in 1949. Hank was an Army Korean War Veteran. He had a 43 year career at Hallmark Cards. He was active in the Boy Scouts as an Honorary Warrior in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say and loved to bowl. Preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Grace Bear, brother-in- laws, Robert S. Lawrence and Charles "Bud" Banks and niece, Cheryl Banks Lyon. Survived by wife of 55 years, Pat; daughter, Kari Vergouven (Doug), Harrisonville MO; sons, Roger Bear, Kansas City MO and Rodney Bear, Raytown MO; granddaughters, Dawn Ackley (Brandon), Raymore MO and Haley Wylde (Jonathan), Harrisonville MO; 4 great grandchildren; sisters, Mary Ann Lawrence, Portland OR, and Grace Banks, Grandview MO and many nieces and nephews. Condolences may be left at www.mcgilleygeorgegrandview.com Arr: McGilley & George Funeral Home 12913 Grandview Rd. Grandview, MO McGilley and George Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 12913 Grandview Rd, Grandview, MO 64030, 816-966-0250 www.mcgilleygeorgegrandview.com

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Published by Kansas City Star on Aug. 6, 2014.

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James Granger

September 2, 2014

I'm sorry that I just now, by accident, learned of Henry's death. Haven't seen him since HS graduation, but have never forgotten that my recollection of him was always a very positive one. He was truly 'one of the good guys' and I was a a 'jerk' in those days. Since '50 I have always lived away from KCMO, but I am sure that if I had remained, Henry and I would have been good friends. CDR James (Jim) Granger, USCG (Ret), Poquoson, VA

neil kellis

August 11, 2014

I have many fond memories of Hank as I was an up and coming scanner operator. I was out of town during the funeral but I was very impressed with the video on line, it was nice. We will all miss Hank.

My thoughts are with your family. Neil Kellis

Bobby Lawrence

August 11, 2014

I have never known a more likeable soul in my life than my Uncle Henry. My memories of him are cherished ones. He was more like one of my friends than my uncle. I remember his constant wonderful smile along with his willingness to help anyone in need. I am fortunate to have a guitar of his that he gave to me, and I will always think of him when I pick it up to play. I will greatly miss him.

August 8, 2014

Our heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to you on your great loss. We always believed that Henry was a great influence on our boys in the Boy Scouting program, and in the Tribe of Micosay. Sincerely, Fred Krabbe (Honorary Warrior Swift Flying Homing Pigeon), Jim Krabbe (Little Swift Flying Homing Pigeon), and Steve Krabbe (Runner Ghost Dove).

Glenn Mohr

August 7, 2014

I really enjoyed the campouts, the meetings and the Bartle times with Henry. He will be missed.

Steve

August 7, 2014

One of the good guys. Adios amigo.

Judy Anders

August 6, 2014

So sorry to hear about Mr. Bear. Prayers going out to his family. Thank you for all you did in Scouting and for being a role model for my boys.

Mitzi Cooney

August 6, 2014

Pat, Kari, Roger and Rodney - so sorry to hear of Hank's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I remember all the fun times we had together especially at Loma Vista Lanes. Peace be with you.
Dottie Curtright Hancock & Mitzi Curtright Cooney

Bob

August 6, 2014

I am grateful for the life of Mr. Bear. Thanks to his service and to the service of others in our armed forces, my family and I have been able to lead our lives in freedom and peace.

Kramer Vonville

August 6, 2014

Thank you for the service, Hank.

Mary Ann Lawrence

August 6, 2014

My dear brother, a golden heart stopped beating and it broke my heart but it is comforting to know you are no longer suffering. You were a great brother as well as a true friend! I love you, rest in peace!

Laurie Cox Viles

August 6, 2014

I'm so saddened to hear this. I have the fondest memories of Hank when my sons were in Boy Scout Troop 426. He will be warmly remembered and greatly missed.

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McGilley & George Funeral Home and Cremation Services

12913 Grandview Road, Grandview, MO 64030

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McGilley & George Funeral Home and Cremation Services

12913 Grandview Road, Grandview, MO 64030

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