Dorothy L. Shear, 91, of Arvada, Colo., formerly of Kankakee, died Sunday (Feb. 19, 2006) in Wheatridge, Colo. There will be no visitation or services. A springtime memorial of scattering of ashes will be in the Colorado mountains.

Mrs. Shear had worked as a grocery cashier for over 20 years at Thrif-T-Mart. She was born Dec. 12, 1914, in Kankakee, the daughter of Ira and Ida Johnson David. Her husband, Merwin Shear, whom she married Aug. 24, 1933, in Kankakee, is deceased. She was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and candy lady for Fortin Villa Orphanage. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, the Moose Lodge and the Elks Country Club.

Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Sandra Shear of Cherokee Village, Ark., Edwin and Nancy Shear of Arvada, Colo.; one brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Gwyneth David of St. Anne; 10 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.