Casey Shear

Shear, Casey, 81, of Tampa, passed away on August 20, 2024. Casey is predeceased by her loving husband of 29 years, L. David Shear, siblings, John Albert Mixon and George Michael Casey (Joan). She is survived by her two stepsons, Stephen Shear (Dawn Langnes), Jeffrey Shear (Kelly), two siblings, William Wilson Casey (LeAnn), Thomas Robert Casey (Anna), four grandchildren, Taylor Shear, Laine Shear, Sam Shear, Marin Shear, niece, Nina Gerson and nephew, Barry Frank. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Congregation Rodeph Sholom or a charity of one's choice in Casey's name.  A memorial service for Casey will take place on October 13 1:30pm at The Allegro. 

Below, please read beautiful notes written by Laine and Taylor Shear :

From Laine Shear:
The first 1/3rd of my life is hard for me to recall but I do remember the overwhelming amount of love I got from my SIX grandparents. Everyone was so jealous at Berkeley that I had so many at grandparents day. As I got older (and had to tell pop pop to stop giving us love taps on the butt), I was able to realize how important Casey was to the family. I am so grateful that I was able to see the love that she had for pop pop. She treated him so well, taking care of him until his final days, and was his biggest supporter. He couldn’t have accomplished all that he did without her and he was lucky to have her. And as much as I miss my grandfather, a part of me is so thankful and happy that I got these past years getting to know Casey. Spending time with the real Casey. And boy did I love her. We built such a special relationship that was filled with silly texts (she was truly my favorite person to get a text from), insightful articles about topics we were passionate about, reliving funny memories (must have been the case), listening to me vent about dad, and sharing a piece of wrights cake together (she sure did love her sweets!). I will miss all of those things.
Casey was so strong, quirky, loyal, kindhearted & sassy (which is the best combo), curious and always was learning, and overall the most positive person I know - I look up to her for all of those reasons. She also loved her four grandchildren more than anything in the world. She was my biggest cheerleader, never forgetting to tell me how proud she was of me. She would get just as excited as I was when hearing about my life in nyc and travel experiences. I hope she knows how big of a fan I was of hers. I will always cherish the years I had with her and continue to reread the texts and smile so big.

From Taylor Shear:
Today, we gather to celebrate the life of Casey Shear, my remarkable grandmother, whose light and spirit touched each of us in unique and wonderful ways. Casey was one-of-a-kind. Her vibrant personality and spunky sense of humor were true gifts that she shared. Each of us can recall moments when her delightfully unconventional remarks made us laugh and brought joy to our lives. For me, receiving her texts was a highlight of my day—her whimsical remarks were wildly amusing and always made me feel her love from afar.
Casey held such a strong place in her heart for my grandfather, Pop Pop. Her love for him was deep and unwavering, and she saw him with a tenderness that few could rival. Her devotion not only to him but also to keeping his memory alive was a testament to her enduring love and commitment. I hope to continue that on for generations. She also had a knack for finding joy in the little things and embraced her talents and enjoyment in painting. She was always supportive and extremely interested in my adventurous ways. She affectionately gave me my favorite nickname, "Tumbleweed," which was a humorous tribute to my wandering lifestyle. Casey kept up with my adventures and shared my sentiments of awe in what this beautiful life has to offer. Casey’s presence in our lives was a blessing. Her warmth, her humor, and her boundless spirit will be terribly missed. As we remember her today, let us hold on to the joy she brought into our lives and the love she shared so freely. Her light, laughter and affection will continue to inspire and comfort us. We love you dearly.