Margaret Lear Camdenton, Mo.

Margaret (Marge) Ann Lear, 85, of Camdenton, Missouri, passed away Jan. 18, 2016, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Marge was born May 31, 1930, in Osceola to Warren and Florence (Leeps) Bailey, and Albert (Pat) Kalkes became her stepfather at a very early age. She graduated from Clarke Community High School.

Marge and Truman William (Bill) Lear were married on Feb. 6, 1949, with three children blessing this marriage.

She worked as a dispatcher at Clarke County Sheriff’s office until moving to the Lake of the Ozarks. The children found as teenagers not much could get past Marge while she was working in this position.

After moving to Camdenton, Missouri, Marge enjoyed 30 years of selling real estate until her retirement. This was the perfect occupation for her as she was a people person and made everyone feel special. Her clients always became her friends. Marge will be remembered for her incredible energy, determination and pride in being able to do things herself. She hated being waited on.

Marge was preceded in death by her husband Bill Lear; daughter Patti Lear; mother Florence Kalkes; father Warren Bailey; stepfather Pat Kalkes; sister Jean Wills and granddaughter Heather Lear.

She leaves, to cherish her memories, her daughter Vicki (Dennis) Breckenridge of Clive; son Dale (Jan) Lear of Camdenton, Missouri; brother Darrel (Skip) (Connie) Bailey of Gulf Shores, Alabama; step-sister Angie (Roger) Gilbert of Roland, Arkansas; sister-in-law Lula Gonseth of Osceola; grandson Jason (Stacy) Lear; great-grandkids, Becca and Truman of Camdenton, Missouri; granddaughter Jamie Lear; and great-granddaughters, Trinity and Allyssa of Camdenton, Missouri. She also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.

Per Marge’s wishes, no service is planned and her body will be cremated. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to Compassus Hospice, Osage Beach, Missouri or American Diabetes Association, Tour de Cure, 4430 114th St. Urbandale, IA 50322.