Wheeler David Mears

MEARS, SCHLOTZHAUER, BURRELL, WHIPPS, UNDERWOOD

Posted By: Stacy Bliesener (email)
Date: 2/11/2015 at 21:48:30

Wheeler David Mears, 74, of Burlington, died at 4:00 PM Sunday, February 8, 2015, at the Great River Medical Center in West Burlington.

Born July 16, 1940, in Monmouth, IL, he was the son of Wheeler Mayes and Mable Schlotzhauer Mears. On August 20, 1960, he married Dorothy Donna Burrell in Burlington.

David worked for Murray Iron Works, Burlington Hospital, and as a welder for J.I. Case Corporation for 30 years, where he retired.

He graduated from Burlington High School.

He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was Employee of the Year at Burlington Hospital.

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy of Burlington, seven sons, Dan William (Thomas Searls) Mears of Iowa City, Shawn Michael (Judy) Mears of Burlington, Devin Eugene (Anisa) Mears of Lake Saint Louis, MO, Steven Mayes (Sakshi) Mears of Denver, CO, Shannon David (Alicia) Mears of Hawaii, Dustin Matthew Mears of San Diego, CA, and Rusty Ryan (Samantha Howe) Mears of Burlington; one daughter, Lynn Susan (Brian) Whipps of Burlington; 11 grandchildren and one grandchild due in August; one great-grandchild; one brother, Gary (Dianne) Mears of Manchester, MO; one sister, Gloria Underwood of Las Vegas, NV; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother-in-law.

Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Thielen Crematory. There will be no visitation.

The memorial service for Mr. Mears will be 1:00 PM Thursday, February 12, 2015, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with Bishop Dell Hammond officiating. A time of food and fellowship will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints following the service.

A memorial has been established.

http://www.thielenfuneralhome.com/obituary?id=1479620
 

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