Delmar 'Butch' Bear Jr.
February 21, 1962 ~ December 17, 2013
Delmar 'Butch' L. Bear Jr., 51, of Fairfax, died on Tuesday, December 17, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 21, 2013, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. C.W. Slaton. Visitation: 5-8 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Survivors include his wife, Teresa; son, Randy (Abbie Ward) Bear; father, Del Bear Sr.; sister, Karen (Kevin) Hauskins; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Phil and Jan Olivier; and numerous nieces and nephews. Butch was born February 21, 1962, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Delmar and Shirley (Hughes) Bear. On April 20, 1985, he married Teresa Olivier in Cedar Rapids. Butch was a longtime Minnesota Vikings fan and loved to hunt, fish, and go bowling. He also enjoyed his dog, Aimee and watching Nascar and Star Trek. He was preceded in death by his mother; and grandparents.
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So Sorry to read about the passing of Butch. You will always have the memories of your life together. You have my prayers and thoughts for you and your family. Always Sarah “Sally”
Teresa, Randy and Olivier Family-
Sorry to hear of Butch’s passing. Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time! Love Always~ The Shaheen/Hochstetler Families
Teresa and Randy,
So sorry to here about your loss. He will be a special angel watching over you! Randy, your hockey family is here for you, just ask!!
Teresa, Randy & Del,
I am so sorry to hear of Butch’s passing. I was so blessed to have known all of you and to have been able to provide care for him. May God comfort you during this time of need.
Becki (previously at the pharmacy)
Thoughts and prayers for Peace from across the miles! RIP <3
Mandy Turner
Delmar and family: So sorry for your loss. I am your Aunt Gladys’ daughter, Cindi, (Don Craft’s girl), and remember all our family’s closeness back in the 50s and 60s and you working with my dad, etc. Miss your mom, Aunt Ruth. Condolences and love to all. Cindi, Lexington, KY
When I remember my childhood I remember Butch, he was such a big part of my life. A great friend who tought me how to pray at such a young age. I have not seen him in years but I feel the lose.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Teresa, Randy and family.
Del,
Ann and I were so sorry to hear of your son’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
You have our condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.
I enjoyed the short time I got to visit with Butch. I’m saddened to hear of his passing, but at least he is not in pain any longer. If I had known, I would have attended his funeral to pay my respects. Sending big hugs to Teresa, Aimee, and family.