Phyllis Arlene Spear, age 82, of Marion, formerly of Stanwood, Iowa, died peacefully Tuesday, December 14, 2010, at the Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. Phyllis was born August 29, 1928, in Stanwood, Iowa to Herbert and Margaret (Robinson) Behrens. Phyllis married Cecil Spear on December 8, 1946. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, December 17, 2010, at Stanwood Union Church in Stanwood, Iowa, with Pastor Phil Leipold officiating. Burial will follow at Stanwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 pm on Thursday, December 16, at Chapman Funeral Home in Clarence. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions should be made to Camp Courageous, Stanwood Union Church, or a charitable organization of choice. Arlene graduated in 1946 from Stanwood High School. Cecil and Arlene enjoyed many traveling adventures while camping across the U.S. After retirement they moved to Marion, Iowa, and split many of their winters between Texas and Arizona. Close camping friends were Ken and Katie Meyer and Wayne and Marge Bequeith. A lifelong friend and recent neighbor at Village Ridge in Marion was Pat Meyer. Arlene lived a full and happy life and relished the memories made by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was much loved and will be dearly missed. The family sends many grateful thanks to Dr. Mary Ann Nelson and staff. Arlene is survived by her sons, Barry (Cari) Spear of Ankeny, and Dennis (Tricia) Spear of Toddville; daughter Kathryn Labatad of Brentwood, Tennessee; seven grandchildren: Kevin Spear of Charlotte, North Carolina; Stephanie Spear Hughes of Holly Spring, North Carolina; Nikki Gordinier of West Des Moines; Lori Spear Hannan of Marion; Chelsea Spear of Toddville; Amber (Fell) Rawlins of Stockton, California; and Malia Labatad of Stockton, California. Arlene is also survived by 16 great-grandchildren, 4 nieces, 1 nephew, and many great nieces and nephews.