Frederick Harold "Fred" Shear's Obituary
Frederick Harold “Fred” Shear, age 67, of Grand Haven passed away Friday, October 15, 2021, at North Ottawa Community Hospital. He was born June 23, 1954, in Grand Rapids, MI to Frederick Anthony and Patricia Jean (Welton) Shear, and married Patricia Lynn Foster on April 16, 1977, in Grand Haven.
Fred worked as a press operator for Hart & Cooley Inc. for many years and was currently employed at L & W Engineering as a spot welder. He was a member of the Grand Haven Eagles Aerie # 925. Fred was a faithful fan of the Detroit Lions, never missing a game. He also loved fishing, hunting, and listening to local bands. Above all he loved his family, family dinner outings, and enjoyed attending his grandkids athletic events.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Patricia Shear; daughter, Veronica (Kevin) Sova; grandson, Nicholas (Amanda) Farrar; three great-grandchildren: Dylan, Zachary and Spencer Farrar; three brothers: Jerry (Joan) Shear, Patrick “Mike” (Charlene) Shear and Richard Shear; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant child.
The funeral for Fred will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at The VanZantwick Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 620 Washington Ave., Grand Haven, MI 49417. Friends may meet the family one hour prior to the funeral at the funeral home. Memorials to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or Life Circles are appreciated. Interment will be in Lakeshore Cemetery. Share memories with the family at www.sytsemafh.com.
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