Helen C. Spear
September 29, 1931 - July 3, 2013
Helen C. Spear, 81, of St. Joseph, died Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at her loving friend’s home, Willie and Zofia Tovar. She had lived with them since 2006. Family services will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken place. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society. Please leave message, memories or photos at www.florin.net. Helen was born in 1931 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Frank and Violet Clark. She graduated from Colorado Women’s College in Denver, Colorado. She married Daniel Spear in 1952 in Idaho Falls, Idaho and he preceded her in death in 2003. They moved to St. Joseph in 1973, where Dan worked for Whirlpool Financial Corp. Helen was a member of the Krasl Art Center and Monday Musical. Helen enjoyed cooking, gardening, the arts, her flowers, her yard and her house. Helen was the loving mother of Dr. Dave Spear of Dallas, Texas and Steve Spear of Benton Harbor and the loving grandmother of Carolyn Spear of Decatur, Texas. She also loved her dog and close companion, Chi-Chi. She was also preceded in death by her parents; and her sister Doris.
Helen C. Spear, 81, of St. Joseph, died Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at her loving friend’s home, Willie and Zofia Tovar. She had lived with them since 2006. Family services will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken place. Memorials... View Obituary & Service Information