Sue I. Gear

Sue I. Gear of Cheney, Wash. age 77, passed away on Oct. 14, 2015 after a good fight against pancreatic cancer. Sue was born on Oct. 1, 1938, in Columbus, Ohio, to Howard and Reba Beaver.

Sue met Dan and began a military life traveling to different bases before settling down at Fairchild Air Force Base where they retired. Sue worked for the Cheney School District for over 20 years.

Sue is survived by her children Michael Gear, Michelle Fox (Steve), and Sharon McManus (Shawn); sisters Ann Lahm of California and Jane Schroder of Ohio and her loving grandchildren who were her world, T.J., Jordan, Nicole, Carlie and Quayde.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Joseph Care Center, Spokane, Wash. The staff took amazing care of her and treated her with kindness and respect during this difficult journey.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, at the United Church of Christ, Cheney, Wash.