Tricia Shears

Tricia was born on September 1, 1954, in Hamlin, Texas, to Gayle and Janice Bowen. She graduated from Monterey High School and continued her education at Texas Tech University and Stephen F. Austin University. Tricia devoted her career to the medical field, working at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and Covenant Medical Group.

She had a joyful spirit and a love for life. Tricia enjoyed twirling, bowling, softball, gardening, and, most of all, spending time with her family. Her proudest role in life was being a mother to her three children.

A woman of deep faith, Tricia was a long-time member of Highland Baptist Church in Lubbock, where she served faithfully over the years as pianist, organist, children’s choir director, and briefly as church secretary.

She is preceded in death by her father, Gayle Bowen.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Charles Shears; her children, Jeremiah Wassom (Vanessa) of Los Angeles, CA, Jason Wassom (Angela) of Lehi, UT, and Danielle Shears of Lubbock, TX; her mother, Janice Bowen of Amarillo, TX; her brother, Steve Bowen (Stephanie) of Amarillo, TX; her sister, Tamara Castagnetta (Larry) of Canyon, TX; seven beloved grandchildren; two grand-cats; and many dear extended family members and friends.

A celebration of Tricia’s life will be held on Saturday, September 13th, at 11:00 a.m. at Highland Baptist Church in Lubbock, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in her memory to pinkfund.org.