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Danny Bears Obituary
Honeoye Falls: Age 54, died on July 4th, 2016, from a heart attack, while sailing with his family near the island of Anguilla. Danny was born in Rochester and was predeceased by his parents George and Mary Lou (Michaud) Bears. Dan's father's job with Kodak took the family to England, where Danny attended the American Community School Cobham. He played basketball, soccer, lacrosse, and rugby and enjoyed adventures in Switzerland (skiing), France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Italy and Austria. He returned to the States for college and graduated from New Hampshire College.
Danny married the love of his life, Marcye (Gregg) in 2003.They dedicated themselves to sharing and teaching their love of nature, sports, philanthropy and family to their 5 children, Cody, Cortney, Cayla, Chance and Carlee.
Danny and Marcye's desire to make a difference in children's lives and in their community motivated them to build their successful business Bears Playgrounds. Their nature inspired playgrounds brought joy to families and children in all 50 states as well as many other countries across the globe.
Danny's passion for the outdoors, and all things play, was reflected not only in his business but also in his personal life. He had enjoyed playing his guitar, sailing, playing hockey, mountain biking and snowboarding. His enthusiasm for love, life, adventure, as well as kindness, wisdom and empathy have been a gift to the many people with whom he has shared his life.
In addition to his wife and children, Danny is survived by his sisters, Debra (Frank) Streisel, Angela (James) Farkas and Sheryl (John) Radesi, the Hayes Family, nieces and nephews, Krista, Jesye, Holly, Alexandra, Philip, Kyler, and Caitlin.
Friends may call Thursday, July 28, 2016 from 1-4 pm and 7-9 pm at the Merton H. Kays Funeral Home, Inc., 59 Monroe St., Honeoye Falls. His Services will be held Friday, 10 am at Crosswinds Wesleyan Church, 3360 Middle Cheshire Rd., Canandaigua, NY.
To leave a condolence or to light a candle in remembrance of Danny, please visit www.mertonkaysfuneralhome.com
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Angela Farkas
August 12, 2016
Original version of this poem was written for my brother Danny in 1994
Rewritten and re-dedicated in 2016
YOU LIFT ME UP
You lift me up
From darkness and fear
Your letting me know
You will always be near
You lift me up
From here I can see
Sliding down rainbows
your heart full and free
You lift me up
To heights... Oh so high
Helping me forget
Why I ever did cry
You lift me up
So I can see more
My eyes through Your eyes
True Life's true treasure store
August 5, 2016
Dear Marci and Family,
We send our Prayers and deep thoughts of Sympathy to you all. We always enjoyed
speaking with Danny @ the Flower Show @
the Dome Arena. He was such a "Happy
and Friendly Person" May he rest in Peace.
May you remember all the Good Times
and Memories to get you through this difficult
time. Peace and Prayers to You.
Jim and Shirley Murphy , Lima, N.Y.
Bob and Lisa O'Connor
August 1, 2016
Marcye and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that we are thinking of you.
Tracy Sonricker
July 29, 2016
Marcye and family,
We are truly sorry to hear about the loss of Danny. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Tracy and Scott Sonricker
July 28, 2016
Dear Bears Family,
I only met Danny once and it was at the Mendon Fireman's Parade this past June. We are senior citizens from Pittsford and we love parades. We went to this one but were having difficulty carrying our chairs and walking to find a place to watch along the edge of the road.
Danny appeared out of the blue, took our chairs, helped us find a place to sit and collected us after the parade and drove us back to our car.
I was so touched by his consideration and kindness to people he didn't even know and I wanted to find out more about him, so I called my niece, Heidi Knickerbocker to find out who he was and I mentioned the episode to many of my friends.
I was saddened to learn of his death, but I will always remember his caring actions.
Audrey Johnson
Jim & Ken Swingle
July 28, 2016
Marcye and family
So stunned to hear of Danny passing. Though we had mostly a business relationship I and Ken feel honored in knowing Danny. Please accept our sincere condolences to you and family. As you know Danny was a great guy and will be missed.
July 27, 2016
So sorry about your loss. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. Hugs, the Kurz family
Terry Moore
July 27, 2016
Dear Bears family, So sorry to hear of your loss, we will keep you in our prayers.-Terry Moore and Family
Bullers
July 26, 2016
Marcye and Kids..
We are so saddened to hear of your loss. You are in our prayers and in our hearts. May God help ease your pain. With sincere sympathies,
Jeremy and Alexandra Bullers
Stacey LeGrette
July 26, 2016
Marcye and family,
We are thinking of all of you. We are so sorry for your loss, anyone who knew I'm will miss him. Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Todd, Stacey, Alyssa
and Nathan LeGrette
Carla milburn
July 26, 2016
Did not know Mr Bears personally but so very sad about his early death. May he RIP. God bless his wife and children and the rest of the family. Carla and Gary Milburn
July 26, 2016
Dear Bears Family and Sister Deb:
I am incredibly saddened by your untimely loss. Meeting Danny many years ago when he and family came up to visit sister Deb at college, I recall that twinkle of spirit in his eye. He certainly lived his life with "that spirit" everyday. "God is closest to those whose heart is breaking". Know He is there for Danny and you, as you try to put one step in front of the other. God Bless you all.
Love,
Deb Miller Misenhimer
Altamont, NY
July 25, 2016
Marcye and family,
Words cannot express our feelings at this time. Rest assured that Dan's spirit and that of the entire Bears family lives on in the Village of Avon's playground which means he will continue to touch the lives of many children now and in the years to come.
Play On
John Marks
Village of Avon Parks Commission
Tammy Bears
July 25, 2016
Bears Family,
The kind of person Danny was has been expressed so beautifully in every word I've read about him over the past several days. It is clear he will be truly missed, but his memory will live forever in the hearts of many. I am honored to say I was a part of his family...
Patti Crane
July 25, 2016
There are certain words that will forever and always remind me of Danny.
Passionate. Loving. Giving. Dedicated. Unstoppable. Creative. Enthusiastic. Charismatic. Positive. Devoted. Determined. Unforgettable. And a cherished friend, always.
May peace and comfort find you and yours - all of our love and very deepest sympathy.
Patti and Dick Crane
Laura Polk
July 25, 2016
My heart goes out to Marcye and the Bears family. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace, Danny. I will miss you forever
July 25, 2016
So sorry for your loss! You and Danny put in our play set 15 years ago. I remember how kind he was to our then 2 year old, who was so excited to watch him build her set! Our kids are almost 17 and 15 and still love hanging out on it with friends. Danny touched so many lives and got kids outside playing!! You're in my thoughts and prayers. Nancy T
Judy Pearce
July 25, 2016
Heaven has another "Angel"
You will be missed.
Louise Hagadone
July 25, 2016
RIP Dan you will be missed terribly by family and friends. So sorry for your loss Marcye and family thinking of u every day
Wendy Stumpf
July 25, 2016
Marcye and family, my heart aches for your loss. Sending you much love and peace at this difficult time. Deepest sympathies and condolences to you all.
Kim Webstet
July 25, 2016
My heart breaks for you all. No words can express. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time and always. You have an amazing angel watching over you. He will always be with you and stay alive in your heart. Sending all my love. Anything I can do please know I am here.
Much Love, Kim Webster
Michelle Shechter
July 24, 2016
Thinking of you all and praying that the pain of your loss eases each day with the memories of Danny's love.
July 24, 2016
Dear Marcye, you are a wise and faithful wife. You will gather the strength to handle all of this life's worries and will make Danny so proud of you and your children. Love- Alice Schnell Stiner
July 24, 2016
Bears Faimily,
There are no words to express our sorrow. It was amazing staying in touch with Dan all of these years and even seeing him several times. Knowing how truly happy he was should make our collective hurt that little bit less. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Our Best,
Merrill and David Flood
Bill & MJ Powell
July 24, 2016
We are sorry for your loss
Chuck Oppelt
July 24, 2016
Danny was such a wonderful man, he left such an impression on everyone he met and had a heart or gold. He will truly be missed by everyone in the community. My heart breaks for his family may they find peace and hold the memories close. May you rest in peace Danny and play on that big playground in sky.
The Brassie Family
July 24, 2016
We will forever remember Danny for his "zest for life" and his kind and loving spirit! Our hearts ache from his loss. May his spirit live on though all of us! Sending love, strength and peace to the entire Bears family.
Lin Jackson
July 23, 2016
Marcye, Cortney and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I feel your pain and wish that you didn't have to go through this. Dan was a kind, considerate man, and a great father. Please know that I'm thinking of you always.
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