Birth | 20 January 1921 31 30 Flint, Genesee County, Michigan Note: 1930 Census |
Death of a father | 28 October 1926 (Age 5) Hurley hosp Genesee Co. Mich (obit)
father -
Marvin William Spears
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Death of a paternal grandfather | 24 May 1936 (Age 15) Flint, Genesee Co., Michigan
paternal grandfather -
Cortez Clark Spears
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Death of a mother | 31 December 1978 (Age 57) Genesee County, Michigan
mother -
Clara L. Lamphier
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Death of a sister | 9 April 1999 (Age 78) Genesee County, Michigan
elder sister -
Evelyn R. Spears
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Burial of a sister | 12 April 1999 (Age 78) Mt. Morris Cemetary, Mt. Morris, Genesse Co. Mich
elder sister -
Evelyn R. Spears
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Death of a brother | 28 December 2001 (Age 80) Flint, Genesee Co. Mich
elder brother -
Marvin William Spears
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Death of a brother | 28 December 2001 (Age 80) Hurley Medical Center, Flint, Genesee Co. Mich
elder brother -
Marvin William Spears
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Burial of a brother | 31 December 2001 (Age 80) Flint, Genesee Co. Mich
elder brother -
Marvin William Spears
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Burial of a brother | 31 December 2001 (Age 80) Crestwood Cemetery, Flint, Genesee Co. Mich
elder brother -
Marvin William Spears
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Death of a brother | 2 June 2002 (Age 81) Flint, Genesee Co. Mich
elder brother -
Walter William Spears
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Burial of a brother | 6 June 2002 (Age 81) Evergreen Cemetary
elder brother -
Walter William Spears
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Death of a wife | 27 November 2011 (Age 90) |
Death | 16 July 2018 (Age 97) Grand Blanc, Genesee County, Michigan |
Obituary | Flint Journal 19 July 2018 (3 days after death)
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SPEARS, Wesley B. – of Grand Blanc, MI, age 97, went to be with his Lord Monday, July 16, 2018. A…
SPEARS, Wesley B. – of Grand Blanc, MI, age 97, went to be with his Lord Monday, July 16, 2018. A Funeral Service will be held 11 AM Friday, July 20, 2018 at Atherton United Methodist Church, 4010 Lippincott Blvd. Burton, MI 48519; Rev. San g Yoon Chun officiating. Interment, with Military Honors, in Mt. Morris Cemetery. The family will receive visitors 5-8 PM Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 Davison Road, Davison, MI 48423 and 10-11 AM Friday, July 20, 2018 a t Atherton United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Atherton United Methodist Church or the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, in Wesley’s memory.
Wesley was born in Flint, MI on January 20, 1921, son of the late Marvin and Clara (Lamphear) Spears. He married Elizabeth “Betty” Stanton on December 18, 1945 in Flint, MI and she preceded him in death on November 27, 2011. Wesley proudly ser ved his country in the U.S. Army during WWII from 1942-1945. He was an active member of Atherton United Methodist Church. Wesley retired from General Motors in 1975 after 35 years of service. He was an active member of Atherton United Method ist and UAW Local #651. Wesley enjoyed gardening and woodworking.
Wesley is survived by 3 children, Linda (Robert) Dutro of Flint, MI, Marvin Spears of Murfreesboro, TN and James (Nancy) Spears of Grand Rapids, MI; 4 grandchildren, Martin Spears, Megan (Brent) Warren, Valerie (Juan) Camargo and Erin (Travis) A tkinson; 9 great-grandchildren, Tabitha and Samantha Camargo, Benjamin, Madelyn and Meredith Warren, Elizabeth, Grace and Marie Atkinson and Mason Spears; many other loving family members and friends.
Published by Flint Journal from Jul. 17 to Jul. 19, 2018. |
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Last change | 17 April 2023 - 12:29:22 |
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Marvin William Spears
Birth 25 May 1889 31 29 Midland, Michigan
Death 28 October 1926 (Age 37) Hurley hosp Genesee Co. Mich (obit) Loading...
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17 months mother |
Clara L. Lamphier
Birth 13 October 1890 Arcadia Township, Lapeer County, Michigan
Death 31 December 1978 (Age 88) Genesee County, Michigan Loading...
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Marriage: 24 January 1911 — Flint, Genesee County. Michigan |
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10 months #1 elder brother |
Walter William Spears
Birth 5 December 1911 22 21 Flint, Genesee Co. Mich
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3 years #2 elder sister |
Evelyn R. Spears
Birth 25 February 1915 25 24 Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan
Death 9 April 1999 (Age 84) Genesee County, Michigan Loading...
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2 years #3 elder brother |
Marvin William Spears
Birth 19 May 1917 27 26 Michigan
Death 28 December 2001 (Age 84) Flint, Genesee Co. Mich Loading...
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4 years #4 himself |
Wesley Benjamin Spears
Birth 20 January 1921 31 30 Flint, Genesee County, Michigan
Death 16 July 2018 (Age 97) Grand Blanc, Genesee County, Michigan Loading...
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Family with Elizabeth Charlotte "Betty" Stanton - View family |
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Wesley Benjamin Spears
Birth 20 January 1921 31 30 Flint, Genesee County, Michigan
Death 16 July 2018 (Age 97) Grand Blanc, Genesee County, Michigan Loading...
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2 years wife |
Elizabeth Charlotte "Betty" Stanton
Birth 14 February 1923 Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan
Death 27 November 2011 (Age 88) Loading...
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Birth | 1930 Census |
Obituary | SPEARS, Wesley B. – of Grand Blanc, MI, age 97, went to be with his Lord Monday, July 16, 2018. A Funeral Service will be held 11 AM Friday, July 20, 2018 at Atherton United Methodist Church, 4010 Lippincott Blvd. Burton, MI 48519; Rev. San g Yoon Chun officiating. Interment, with Military Honors, in Mt. Morris Cemetery. The family will receive visitors 5-8 PM Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 Davison Road, Davison, MI 48423 and 10-11 AM Friday, July 20, 2018 a t Atherton United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Atherton United Methodist Church or the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, in Wesley’s memory.
Wesley was born in Flint, MI on January 20, 1921, son of the late Marvin and Clara (Lamphear) Spears. He married Elizabeth “Betty” Stanton on December 18, 1945 in Flint, MI and she preceded him in death on November 27, 2011. Wesley proudly ser ved his country in the U.S. Army during WWII from 1942-1945. He was an active member of Atherton United Methodist Church. Wesley retired from General Motors in 1975 after 35 years of service. He was an active member of Atherton United Method ist and UAW Local #651. Wesley enjoyed gardening and woodworking.
Wesley is survived by 3 children, Linda (Robert) Dutro of Flint, MI, Marvin Spears of Murfreesboro, TN and James (Nancy) Spears of Grand Rapids, MI; 4 grandchildren, Martin Spears, Megan (Brent) Warren, Valerie (Juan) Camargo and Erin (Travis) A tkinson; 9 great-grandchildren, Tabitha and Samantha Camargo, Benjamin, Madelyn and Meredith Warren, Elizabeth, Grace and Marie Atkinson and Mason Spears; many other loving family members and friends.
Published by Flint Journal from Jul. 17 to Jul. 19, 2018. |