Patricia Ann Lear Camdenton, Missouri

Patricia (Patti) Ann Lear, 66, of Camdenton, Missouri, surrounded by her family, passed away Nov. 10, 2015, at home after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

Patti was born July 30, 1949, in Osceola to William and Margaret (Bailey) Lear.

After growing up and graduating in 1967 from Clarke Community Schools in Osceola, Patti attended Cottey College and Kansas University.

Patti retired after 30 years with the federal government as the CFO for Region 8 of the GSA division.

She is survived by her mother, Marge Lear of Camdenton, Missouri; sister Vicki (Dennis) Breckenridge of Clive; brother Dale (Jan) Lear of Camdenton, Missouri; nephew Jason (Stacy) Lear and niece Jamie Lear.

Patti was preceded in death by her father and grandparents.

Memorials may be directed to the American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure, 4430 114th St., Urbandale, IA 50322 or Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Siteman Cancer Center, St. Louis, Hospice Compassus in Osage Beach.

Patti chose to be cremated with no formal service. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.hedgesscottfuneralhomes.com.