Iva Dean Dear Obituary

Iva Dean Dear (Gainesville, Florida) passed away on October 4, 2026. Iva, born on February 7, 1935, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Amy Daughtry and Emory Daughtry; and her husband James. She is survived by: her children, Jill (Craig), Joseph (Jennifer) and Jan; and her grandchildren, Jennifer, Matthew, Katiana, Colin, Nicole, Emily and Christian.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 16th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Forest Meadows Cemetery - East Se.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Forest Meadows Funeral Home 725 NW 23rd Ave. Gainesville FL 32609, Consider a donation, as requested by the family.