Jeremy Harvey Spear

EMBDEN/YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. – Jeremy Harvey Spear (also known as “Jed”), passed away Jan. 4, 2024, at Woodlands Assisted Living Center in Madison. He was born in Farmington, Maine, June 17, 1940, the son of Jeremy Harvey and Edith (Deane) Spear.

He attended school in North Anson graduating from Anson Academy in 1958. He was in the Maine National Guard receiving basic training at Fort Dix, N.J. and Armor training at Fort Knox, Ky. He also attended Forest Ranger School in Wanakena, N.Y., graduating in the class of 1961.

Jed worked for Scott Paper Company in Bingham for several years as well as Weyerhaeuser Timber Co. of Springfield, Ore. for a time. After moving to California he was employed in the Los Angeles and Southern California Area in private land surveying as well as a Deputy Building Inspector, overseeing the construction of various commercial buildings for building codes relating to earthquake safety standards. After retiring Jed spent many enjoyable summers at his camp on Embden Pond and winters at his parent’s home in Yucca Valley, Calif.

Jed enjoyed snow and water skiing, traveling, fishing with his cousins Keith and Deane, and a close friend Colin Gray of Gray, Maine. and flying his small plane.

He was a member of Northern Star Masonic Lodge #28 AM & FM of North Anson.

He was predeceased by his parents and close cousins L. Deane and Keith B. Partridge. He is survived by his cousin Betsy (Partridge) Bolvin of North Anson and many second cousins including Dori Dow and her husband Peter Dow who were especially caring and devoted to Jed.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Giberson Funeral Home and Cremation Services. To leave a condolence for the family and to view the online obituary, please visit http://www.gibersonfuneralhome.com.