Philip Verne "Phil" Teare, Jr.

Phil Teare, 70, of Noblesville, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2015 at his home. He was born on August 8, 1944 to the late Philip and Shirley (Lapworth) Teare in Flint, Michigan.
For 42 years, Phil worked in the automotive industry as a draftsman & checker for Thomas Design & Engineering, first in Flint, Michigan, then later in Kokomo, Indiana. 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 & great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 27, 2015, at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home, 1150 Logan Street, in Noblesville, with visitation from 9:00 am to the time of service. Pastor Doug Gast will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to National Kidney Foundation of Michigan, 1169 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108.