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John Coleman Lear

John Coleman Lear obituary, Sacramento, CA

John Lear Obituary

Beloved Father, Brother, Uncle, "Papa", and Friend passed away, unexpectedly, in Roseville, CA, on April 6th 2018. John was a graduate of the 1978 class of Del Campo High School. He attended college at U.S.C. He is survived by his daughter, Jessica Lear-Welz, son, Sean Francis, sisters, Tereze Lear and Janine Owen, nieces Rylee and Tess, and grandsons, Aiden, Ashton and, Grayson. John's life will be celebrated at a future date/time/ location, to be announced by the family. We Love you Johnny, Rest In Peace.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Apr. 18, 2018.

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Carolyn Hunt

May 24, 2025

John Coleman Lear. We had such a crazy love story. My heart is broken to hear that you left this world but am so comforted in knowing you are in eternal life. I will never forget you and the love we shared.

Patrick E Howerton

December 6, 2024

John was thinking about you and was wondering where you were.. Well Damn. I have to admit I'm was hoping to be able to say hi.. I'll do so in a prayer . John, you were a great man. I am speaking for others too . was proud to work with you at so many venues. till we meet again...

Jeannie Cordova

April 12, 2021

Miss you my dear friend!❤

Kim Reimer

December 1, 2018

You were the great love of my life! No one else has even come close. You had such a wonderful, carefree personality & were so much fun to be with. Heaven will be full of laughter & joy now that you've arrived. Goodbye, John, goodbye. You made USC so much more enjoyable... I love you still.

Brittany Moutter

May 19, 2018

John you will be missed so much you helped me accomplish so much in such a short amount of time you were the one person who believed in me at school that I could go places and excel in life rip my friend

TINA GOORABIAN

April 24, 2018

Old friends are the best friends, so many happy memories of adventures include you - I love you and will miss you - see you on the other side.

Love and prayers for your family.....

Sandie Fredericks

April 21, 2018

John I will always remember your great enthusiasm and fun personality. Many great talks while working together. You will be missed.

Shelley Hill

April 19, 2018

Happy Birthday Johnny! Love and miss you! Still can't believe I won't hear you yelling "HILL!" at me again. Heaven got a little louder and a lot better when you walked in!

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