LaVeda was born in Fort Lupton, Colorado on September 19, 1932 to Lester and Elvertie (Hause) Smith. She married J. Lee Sears on August 29, 1954 in Fort Lupton, Colorado. LaVeda and her husband moved to Greeley in 1993. She graduated from Brighton High School in 1950, and from Colorado State College of Education in 1953, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Education.
LaVeda was a dedicated servant, who wore many hats. She worked as a substitute teacher, a Sunday school teacher, a homemaker, and selflessly volunteered in her community. She drove for the Meals-on-Wheels program, served on the library board in Fort Lupton, drove for Senior Resource Service, and was a member of The First Church of the Nazarene for approximately 27 years.
LaVeda was very fit and enjoyed water aerobics, reading, and traveling. She traveled in all 50 states and at least 30 countries.
LaVeda is survived by her children: Mark (Jayne) Sears, Jay (Debbie McLeod) Sears, and Kay (Mike) Collins; grandchildren: Jeffrey Collins, Alison Wright, Bethany Hinton, Jonathan Sears, Oliver Sears, and Meredith McLeod-Cobb, as well as 13 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband J. Lee Sears.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested any memorial contributions be made to First Church of the Nazarene - Greeley, or Highlands Presbyterian Camp and Retreat Center. You may send memorial contributions in care of Allnutt Funeral Service - Macy Chapel, 6521 W. 20th Street, Greeley, CO 80634.
Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 11, 2020 at First Church of the Nazarene, 2515 W. 16th Street, Greeley, CO 80634. Please visit www.allnuttgreeley.com to send condolences to the family.
