Vear was raised in Bear River City, Utah, where his dad operated a small farm. He joined the Army during WWII and served in 69th infantry in Europe. Upon his return, he attended and graduated from Utah State University. He worked as a Soil Scientist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He lived in Brigham City, Richfield, Ogden, Logan and St. George, Utah, where he spent the last 51 years of his life.

Vear loved to golf, garden and tinker around the house. He served in two Bishoprics and various other callings. He also served in the St. George LDS Temple in various positions.

He is survived by his wife, Colleen; his four sons: David (Teria), Scott (Debbie) both of St. George, Utah, Cary (Jennie) and Blake (Kristy), both of South Jordan, Utah; 20 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Along with Colleen's children: Carla of Grass Range, Montana, Fred (Debbie) of Brigham City, Utah, and her 7 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; his sisters: Laree (Gene) and DawnNell (Bill, deceased); and brothers: Martell and CarDell (Joan). He was preceded in death by his parents, two infant siblings: Benjamin and Verlyn and a granddaughter, Roxanne.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 3, 2018 at the St. George LDS 6th Ward Chapel, 85 South 400 East, St. George, Utah at 11:00 a.m. Visitations will be held Friday, March 2nd from 6:00-7:00 pm at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 West St. George Blvd, St. George, Utah and Saturday prior to services from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the church.