Don F. Sears

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Don Sears Obituary

Don F. Sears, 68, Pleasant Hill, MO, was born June 9, 1941 in Kansas City, KS, the son of Wendell F. & Mildred K. (Fields) Sears. He departed this life on October 31, 2009, of a massive heart attack while on a pheasant hunting trip in Nebraska. Don was a 1959 graduate of Southeast High School. He worked 42 years in the finance industry; retiring from Union Bank in 2003. Don was an avid hunter and gun enthusiast. He shared this love by volunteering at the Discovery Center and, for the last twenty years, by teaching hunter safety for the Missouri Conservation Department. He was secretary of the Lake Lotawana Sportsmen's Club and taught Conceal Carry and Range Safety classes. He is survived by his wife, Marsha of Pleasant Hill; a son, Don Sears, Jr. of Butler, MO, a daughter, Julie Newman and husband Jim of Lee's Summit; a step-son, Michael McGinnis and wife Alecia of Oak Grove; a step-daughter Jennifer Johnson and husband Todd of Blue Springs; 3 grandchildren; 3 step- grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; a sister Jo Ann Wright and husband Allen of Lee's Summit; and a brother John Paul Sears and wife Mary of Bucyrus, KS. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, November 4, at the funeral home. Reverend Hubert Neth will officiate. Interment will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Salvation Army or United Way of Pleasant Hill, MO, and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.stanleydickeyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill, MO, (816) 540- 5550.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Nov. 3, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Don Sears

10 Entries

Marie Hix

November 18, 2021

Janet and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I have good memories of how supportive of me Don was during some tough times as a single woman when we all were working through 'stuff' with and without Roger's support. One funny memory I treasure is that one time I was there for a meal and Don asked me to say the blessing. When I finished, he said to me: "that was pretty directive" and my response was "yes, that's how I sometimes pray; God knows me pretty well and I'm sure He understands my mind as I say those words." I pray that you are laughing and sharing great memories of fun times as well as the sad ones. Don was a great example of how we should share our lives with others.

Wanda Eshleman

December 23, 2009

Julie, so sorry to read about your dad's passing. God Bless.

Shannon Swift

November 6, 2009

Dear Julie, Donny and family,

I am so sad to hear about your dad's passing. I have such wonderful memories of him as we were growing up together on Ashland Ave. He taught not only me but most all the kids on the block how to ride their bikes. I remember he was always working on a car in his garage late into the night; to this day, I long for a hot rod like Don Sears had.

I know I can't understand the loss you're feeling right now, yet, I do feel a little bit myself because Don fathered all of us on the street a little bit. Thank you for sharing him with us.

All my love,

Larry Swift

November 6, 2009

Even though we had lost touch over the past few years, I consider Don a great friend for over 40 years. We were neighbors in Grandview back in the 60's and 70's and Don was the perfect neighbor and friend. His calm demeanor and helpful attitude made him a blessing for all of us. His children played with our children and were like brothers and sisters. Don was an excellent mechanic having built race cars and more importantly, he kept all of our cars running. We didn't need to take our car to the shop when something broke, in fact he wouldn't let us. He'd just take care of it.

We will all miss Don and our heartfelt feeling go out to Donnie and Julie. May he rest with the Lord in heaven for eternity.

Larry Swift

November 3, 2009

Don's Family

I am so sorry to read about your loss. I first met Don in 1972 when he hired me to work with him in Raytown.

After the years past and we went separate ways...he would call me just to see how everything was. Don was a good person to so many.

I know you will truly miss him. May God bless you all.

Thanks Don for the memories.

Carol Stringer & Family

Joyce & Myron Cramer

November 3, 2009

Julie, Don and the family of Don Sears - we send our condolences and support in losing your father and husband. He was a gentle man. May your hearts be filled with memories of pleasant years together.

Judi Young Knapp

November 3, 2009

Marsha and Family,
I am sorry about Don. His interests shared in our SE '59 Reunion Book expressed his passions and interest in so many areas. It was a delight to read. I'm so glad he could take part in our reunion.

Sandra Hedges

November 3, 2009

Marsha and family,

I can only express nothing but praise and gratitude for the opportunity of knowing Don. He had been the instructor for the hunter education class I took with my son in 1990, and he was a major influence for my becoming an instructor. Over the past almost twenty years I have worked with Don many, many times, in either his classes, or when he would help with mine. He never failed to make every young student feel special, but still stressing the importance of gun safety. He always made me feel like an equal in the classes.

I know it is hard to grasp when someone says, "I know what you are going through," but I do. Don lent a shoulder and an offer of emotional support when I lost Bob just four weeks ago. I want to pass along the offer of support to you. If you ever need anything, or just to talk, please do not hesitate.

My thoughts and prayers are with you,

Selinda Seiler Williamson

November 3, 2009

Marsha and Family,

I am so sorry to hear about Don. I went to Mark Twain and Southeast with Don and enjoyed visiting with him at our 50th reunion just a few weeks ago.

Don was always a gentle man, even when he was a little boy.

Chris Duboc

November 3, 2009

To the Family of Don Sears,

We are deeply saddened by Don's passing. We met Don by first attending a Hunter's Safety Course he taught in 2006. Instinctively, we knew that he was a great man, compassionate, caring and an all around "nice guy". Our paths continually crossed with other classes and at the LLSC. He always had time to chat and see how we were doing. We will greatly miss him.

Regards,

Chris, Sam and Holly Duboc
Zurich, Switzerland (formerly of Lees Summit)

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