Lynn Everard Bear, age 82, of Arlington, VA, passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, Dr. F. Thomas Bear; parents, William P. Everard and Thelma “Pat” (Patterson) Everard and brother, William H. (Jean) Everard. She is survived by her daughters, Laurie (Price) Smith and Wendy (John Allison) Bear; grandchildren, Stephen (Melissa) Smith, Rachel (Jason) Decker and Jamie Allison and great-grandchildren, Elijah Smith, Henry Decker and Peter Decker. Lynn had both a BA from William & Mary and an MA from UNC Chapel Hill. She was also a High School Latin Teacher, a Bible Study Fellowship leader and a member of Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. A memorial service will take place at 5pm on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Central Christian Church, 1504 Villa Rd., Springfield, OH 45503 with Dr. Carl Ruby officiating. Contributions in Lynn’s memory may be sent to the charity of your choice.
