Joan Shear Obituary

With sadness, we share the passing of Joan Shear of Petoskey, Michigan. Joan, born on May 31, 1932, passed away on June 24, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, James Grieve and Eleanor Grieve (Gerkin); her husband Walter Shear, Jr. (Bud); her sons, Larry, Bob and Ed; and her daughter-in-law Holly.

She is survived by: her son Walter (Bud); her daughter-in-law Pat; her grandchildren, Joe (Chelsea), Cara (Marcos), Gracie, Sarah (Matt), Nick, Morgan and Hannah; and her great grandchildren, Wyatt, Lucy and Holly Ann.