Darren E. Spear

Spear, Darren E., of Portage Des Sioux, MO, died on Monday, May 8, 2017, at the age of 47. Beloved son of Valerie (the late John) Darter and the late John Spear; father of Andrew Spear and Blake Spear; grandfather of Aamiah, Paxton, Paisley, and Aaron; dear brother of Sherry (Alan) Chapple-Profancik, Craig (Cindy) Spear, John Spear, John (Melissa) Darter, and Tammy Spear; uncle of Malerie and Sierra; dearest and longtime companion of Pam Backham and her children, Cross, Sutton, and Brody.

Darren was a member of Local 513. He loved riding his Harley and spending time on the Mississippi River cruising in his speed boat, fishing and being with his family and friends. Darren will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Memorials may be made to Shriner's Hospital for Children.