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Jere Ann Sherman Bear
1951 - 2021
Jere Ann Sherman Bear
1951 - 2021
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Jere Ann Sherman Bear
Jere Ann Sherman Bear passed away on Jan. 17. Jere was born on Oct. 26, 1951 to Gene and Vera Sherman. Jere graduated from Billings West High School in 1969 and married Louis Garcia in Oct. of 1969. Jere worked for the National Park Service in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Jere gave birth to her son Toby Max Garcia on March 7, 1974 in Billings Montana. Several years later Jere married Shane Bear and together they ran Old Farm Kennels in Florence Montana. Seven years ago, Jere moved to Indiana to be closer to her son. Jere's son Toby and her father Gene preceded her in death. Jere is survived by her mother Vera Sherman of Billings and her brother Steve Sherman of Joliet. Jere will be dearly missed by her family and friends. There is no memorial at this time.
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Loryn
February 5, 2021
Jere and I corresponded for over 50 years. My sincere condolences. She was a very special person and I will miss her. May Jere's memory bring blessings to all who knew and loved her.
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Karen Smith
January 23, 2021
I am so stunned and so sorry to hear about Jere passing, I have no words. Sending much love with my condolences to you both, Vera and Steve....So very sad
Julie Stevens Hoffman
January 23, 2021
Vera and Steve so sorry to see about Jere. I will never forget our childhood memories on Miles Avenue. We were very lucky to live at a great time. My heart and prayers are with you
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