Obituary of Walter Menear

Walter H. Menear Nick name: Pete Family contact: Wesley Menear Viewing times: Friday, February 15, 2008 from 1-3 pm and 6-9 p.m. Funeral time: Saturday, February 16, 2008 at 1:00 pm Burial location: Arthurdale Cemetery Notes: Walter H. “Pete” Menear, age 85, of Reedsville, WV (Kingwood Pike) passed away February 13, 2008 at Heartland of Preston County. He was born May 15, 1922, a son of the late Maurice Logan Menear and Nell Born Menear. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He owned and operated numerous mining businesses over the years. He was a WWII Veteran having served in the United States Army, fought in the invasion of Normandy and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. After retiring he enjoyed crop farming with his wife. He is survived by one son and spouse, Wesley & Barbara Menear of Reedsville, WV; one daughter, Jennifer Pipis; three grandchildren, Lindsy Whittaker, Logan Menear and Colton Menear. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 55 years, Annabel Lee McLaughlin Menear in 2006; one brother, Harry Menear and two sisters, Vivian Menear and Marie Menear. Friends may call at the Field Funeral Home in Masontown on Friday, February 15, 2008 from 1 - 3 p.m. and 6 - 9 p.m. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 16, 2008 at the funeral home with the Rev. David Spence officiating. Interment will follow at the Arthurdale Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by the Preston County VFW Honor Guard. Condolences may be made online to the family at www.fieldfuneralhome.com.