James C. Wear, 72 of Sutherlin, Oregon passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2012. He was born July in Bauxite, Arkansas on July 10, 1940 to Carl Wear and Alta Rudder. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy after high school. James married Ruth Charlotte Rayevich in 1960 and they moved to Sutherlin, OR from Coos Bay, OR in 1996. He was a special father and grandfather "Papa". James is preceded in death by his wife Ruthie, who passed away just one month and five days ago and are now "together again". James is survived by his children; Carl J. Wear, Travis W. Wear, Gregory D. Wear, William D. Wear Judith Yvonne Wear and Wesley L. Wear, and his many grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday August 25, 2012 at Fair Oaks Cemetery in Sutherlin, Oregon.
Ruth Charlotte Wear, 72 of Sutherlin, Oregon passed away on Saturday July 7, 2012. She was born in Fremont, Nebraska on February 23, 1940 to Walter and Melissa (Richardson) Rayevich. Ruth married James C. Wear in 1960 and they moved to Sutherlin, OR from Coos Bay, Or in 1996. She was a special mother, grandmother, and loved life to the fullest. Ruth is survived by her husband James, children; Carl James Wear, Judith Yvonne Gomez, Travis Wayne Wear, Gregory Dale Wear, William Dean Wear, and Wesley Lee Wear. A visitation will be held at 9:30 am to 4:30 pm on Wednesday July 11, 2012 at Sutherlin Chapel of the Roses. Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday July 12, 2012 at Fair Oaks Cemetery in Sutherlin, Oregon.