Obituary for Jack Carl Spearing
Spearing, Jack Carl
Jack Carl Spearing, age 78, Orland Park, IL, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on July 10, 2022. He was the beloved husband of 56 years to Nancy Spearing (nee Klage); cherished father of Ty (Kathy), the late Brett (Sarah), and Dirk; exceptionally proud grandfather, fondly referred to as “Papa”, of Kyleigh, Bryce, Delaney, Lawson, and Skye; brother to the late Darwin (Sue); fond brother-in-law to Bruce (Georganne); special uncle and friend to many. Jack was a retired Fine Arts Director and art teacher at Oak Forest High School and Bremen School District. For years, he was a revered swim coach at Hillcrest High School and Oak Forest High School. After retirement, Jack became an avid gardener, resumed his work as an artist, and loved spending time at Magician Lake with his family. He was loved by all for his gentle and kind soul.
Visitation Thursday 3-9 p.m.
Funeral Service Friday 11:30 a.m. at the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park, IL.
Memorials may be made to the Gary Sinise Foundation, P. O. Box 40726, Nashville, TN 37204.
Please leave a memory for the family on Jack’s Tribute Wall; your stories will bring comfort to his family. www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878
Previous Events
Visitation
Thursday
14
Jul
3:00 PM
- 9:00 PM
Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home - Orland Park
9000 W. 151st St.
Orland Park, IL 60462
Service
Friday
15
Jul
11:30 AM
Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home - Orland Park
9000 W. 151st St.
Orland Park, IL 60462
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