Mary Ann Bear Obituary's Obituary
Mary Ann Bear, 82 of Centerville passed away Monday, October 15, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center in Centerville. Mary Ann was born to Russell and Roxie Crawford in Unionville, Missouri on June 3, 1930. She received her education from Centerville High School graduating in 1949. Mary Ann married Homer Bear on December 18, 1949. The two lived in Seymour until 1961. They would live in the Russell/Chariton area from 1961 until 2000 where they would farm and own/operate Bear Trucking from 1965-1981. In 2000 the two retired to Centerville. Mary Ann enjoyed collecting dolls, crocheting, talking with people, gardening, cooking, spending time with her church family and time spent with her family and friends. Mary Ann is survived by her husband Homer Bear of Centerville, two sons; Mose Bear(Beverly) of Russell, Mike Bear(Jane) of Chariton, four grandchildren; Alex Bear(Kristy) of Russell, Doug Bear(Amy) of Ankeny, Josh Bear(Stephanie) of Derby, Scott Bear(Jennifer) of Russell, two great grandchildren, Domanic Bear and Dawsyn Bear both of Derby. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mary Ann was preceded in death by a brother, Victor Crawford and a sister Dorothy Martin. Funeral service will be 1:30 Thursday, October 18, 2012 at Thomas Funeral Home - 23548 Hwy 5 - Centerville, Iowa 52544. Visitation will be two hours prior from 11:30 until the time of service on Thursday. Memorials may be given to the family which may be left at or mailed to Thomas Funeral Home - 23548 Hwy 5 - PO Box 125 - Centerville, Iowa 52544. Condolences and video may be shared at www.thomasfh.com. Book Travel to Services To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mary Ann Bear Obituary please visit our Sympathy Store.
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