Phil Teare, 70, Noblesville, died June 22 at his home. He was born on Aug. 8, 1944 to the late Philip and Shirley (Lapworth) Teare in Flint, Mich.
For 42 years, Phil worked in the automotive industry as a draftsman and checker for Thomas Design & Engineering, first in Flint, Mich., then later in Kokomo. He was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church and an avid collector of Santa Clauses.
Phil is survived by his wife, Clarice Teare; children, Richard “Rich” Teare, Donald Albert (Heather) Teare, Tamera Sue (Mike) Seigrist, Debra Lynn Scruggs and Tracy Verne (Lori) Teare; step-son, Michael Weekley; siblings, Scott Ashton Teare, Matthew Allen Teare and Rodney Teare; and grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to National Kidney Foundation of Michigan, 1169 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108.
Condolences: www.randallroberts.com.