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SEARS -- Jack Ramon Sears - "Half Breed", 67, passed away surrounded by his family at home Friday July 30, 2010. Jack was born March 14, 1943 in Idaho Falls, Idaho and raised in Lincoln. After high school Jack joined the U.S. Navy until he was injured and moved to Albuquerque. He worked with his father in the painting industry, which he retired from in 2003. During this time he met Josephine (JoAnne) Herrera and the two married on July 25, 1964. They lived their life together creating many memories including the time they traveled to 19 states in 17 days on motorcycle. They were also blessed with two daughters: Jacqueline Anne and Loretta Jean. Jack enjoyed listening to Country music, The Beatles, Herb Albert, and creating his own tunes on his harmonica. He enjoyed eating a nice greasy hamburger or Navajo taco and watching a good boxing match. One of his greatest joys in life was traveling, taking his grandchildren to Disneyland and riding all the rides and going to Las Vegas and Laughlin. When he wanted to get away and relax he would go hunting, fishing and camping. Jack was a member of many clubs, and societies: American Legion, GWRRA Chapter C, Mountain Man Association, DAV and was President of the Big Horn Gun Club. He was a simple caring man who would take in strangers if they needed help and was always willing to lend a helping hand. He was the mediator of the family, always willing to listen. Jack will be truly missed. He is preceded in death by his father: Jess R. Sears. Jack is survived by his wife of 46 years JoAnne Sears; mother Lou Veda Rock Sears; daughters Jacqueline Anne McGinty and husband George and Loretta Jean Appleberry and husband Randy; grandchildren Jeffrey Arms and wife Kimberly, Jeanette Mahan and husband Martin, Jennifer Prue and husband Justin, Alisha Erdman and fiancee Matt Abeyta, Jessica Arms and fiancee Chris (Keifer) Vetsch and Joshua Erdman; great-grandchildren: Zachary Mahan, Aubree Arms, Ryleigh Arms, and Leilani McCloud; sisters Jill Crooks and husband Sherwin, Jane Bahr and husband Dean, and Judy Norris and husband Kent; brother Joel Sears and wife Laura; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Jack's Life Celebrations Service will begin with a Visitation Monday August 9, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at Church of Jesus Christ of LDS (12701 Indian School Rd, NE 87112) followed by Life Celebration Service at 11:00 a.m. Graveside service will be held Wednesday August 11, 2010 at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. Pallbearers are Randy Appleberry, George McGinty, Joshua Erdman, Jeffrey Arms, Matt Jesteadt and Jerry Arms. Honorary pallbearers are Martin Mahan, Justin Prue, Matt Abeyta, Chris (Keifer) Vetsch, Juan Ortega, James Roberg, and Zachary Mahan. Please visit Jack's online guest book at www.Reflectionoflife.com. REFLECTIONS Funerals & Life Celebrations 2400 Washington Street NE 884-5777
        Published on: Sun August 08, 2010