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David Lear Obituary
May 15, 1948 - May 31, 2017
Lyons - David was born in Seattle, WA on May 15, 1948 to parents Dwight and Margaret Lear. He is survived by his daughter Holli DeJager of Jefferson, and son Scott Flores of St. Helens; five grandchildren, and his older brother Dwight of Scottsdale, AZ. David was preceded in death by his parents and younger sister Melinda Lear, who passed away in 2009. David's family moved to Phoenix, AZ in 1949 and then to Salem in 1953. David attended Hoover Elementary School, Waldo Junior High, and graduated from North Salem High School in 1966. He also attended Chemeketa Community College in Salem after high school. He worked for the State of Oregon for many years in the vehicle parts department. David was an avid car buff and owned and maintained several classic cars. David had been in poor health the last several years after having suffered a stroke, and he passed away at his home in Lyons on May 31.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 2:00 pm at the Stayton Community Center. Serving the family, North Santiam Funeral Service, Stayton.
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Eleanor McClain
June 5, 2025
Another year has passed. You will always be remembered and missed.
Katie Collins (Hills-Sete)
June 5, 2024
You were amazing to get to know and I miss our friendship we had with one another - I was lucky to have taken care of you and get to know you and your stories! Rest easy in peace my friend!
Dennis L. Edwards
April 1, 2024
Aloha my friend, and you are now at REST.
Katie Makana Collins
June 6, 2023
Miss you my friend... Still think of you often.... I hope you're enjoying the other side my friend
Carla Simmons
June 5, 2023
So many years ago we worked together. I am sad to hear you passed away. Rest In Peace my friend. You are missed.
Eleanor McClain
June 5, 2023
And yet another year has passed...I will never forget you and the person you were. Life was difficult for you at times and never easy. I hope that you are at peace David.
Katie M Hills-Sete
June 5, 2021
Hey buddy! I miss our talks and time we had together... I think of you very often, I love telling people about you. Thanks for everything! Rest easy my friend!
Eleanor McClain
June 5, 2021
Still think of you Davidalways will.
Katie Hills-Sete
June 7, 2020
Oh my friend, I can't believe how long it's been since you have been gone... I still think of you all the time. You were such a cool guy and we talked about so much--I am so glad I was able to get to know you, and help take care of you at the end... It's like I have a little piece of you with me, a piece that you left me because that little time we had was important to you too-- Rest easy my friend-- and kiss my babygirl for me!
Katie Hills-Sete
June 5, 2019
David, it's been 2 years since your passing and I still think of you so very often! Keep my daughter spoiled up there!
Katie Hills-Sete
June 22, 2017
For David and his stories, his pain and his trials are over... praise God!
Barbara Lambert Johnson
June 18, 2017
RIP my friend. We have managed to stay in touch over the years, and your strength has always been an inspiration to me. Your wit and wisdom have been my amusement since we first met in 7th grade! The memories of laughter, humor, conversations, will always be a part of the fabric of our friendship. You will be missed, but not forgotten.
Eleanor McClain
June 16, 2017
Rest easy David. You have been through quite a lot in your lifetime, and I know that your health has not been good for some time. You were important and I will never forget you.
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