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Larry Spear Obituary

Aug. 1, 1930 - July 6, 2007 Larry Spear, Sr., age 76, a resident of Colorado Springs since 1944, passed away on July 6, 2007 at the Pikes Peak Care Center. He was retired from auto sales. Lawrence Allen Spear was born on August 1, 1930 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to Julius James and Omah Lillian (Malone) Spear. He was a graduate of St. Mary's High School and had excelled in sports. Larry was an avid golfer and a member of Patty Jewett Men's Association. He is survived by his five children: Larry (Brickey) Spear, Larilou (Dan) Shaw; Lynn (Cayla) Spear; Lucinda (Rick) Egusquiza and Luke (Suzanne) Spear. He is also survived by two brothers: Chuck and Ronnie Spear; eight grandchildren, two greatgrandchildren; and his former wife: Louise Beals Spear. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, July 12, 2007 at the Shrine of Remembrance America the Beautiful" Chapel of Roses. Memorials in his memory may be made to the Pike Peak Chapter of the American Red Cross, 1040 S. 8th Street, Colo. Sprgs,.CO80906

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Published by The Gazette on Jul. 10, 2007.

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Rodney Kobilan

July 17, 2007

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Libby Johnson

July 12, 2007

Thinking of all of you and sending lots of hugs your way. We wish we could have been with you today.

Love, Libby, Wayne, & Erika

Charles Spear

July 10, 2007

To my Colorado cousins. Sorry we can't be there for you! Here's a virtual hug, love you all. Celebrate Larry's life, I'll give my Dad a hug for you.

John & Vicki

July 10, 2007

John & I are sending you our heartfelt Sympathy to you. We so wish we could be with all of you at this time to share our love like you all have done to us so many times. John could tell some of his Daniel's stories about your Dad. You are truly on our hearts and in our prayers. Lots of Love!

Larry Folks

July 10, 2007

Larry Jr,
My thoughts and prayers are with
you and all your family. Thanks for
so many good memories at Patty with
your Dad.

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