Esther Miriam Shears was born March 22, 1947 to Gerald Edward Shears and Naomi Ruth Johnstone Shears in Pasadena, California. She passed away peacefully in her sleep November 8, 2020. After her mother’s death, she was raised by Gerald and Betty Shears in Pasadena and moved to Grants Pass to be near them. Esther lived in Grants Pass for more than 35 years and at Royale Gardens Health & Rehab Center for the last 12+ years. She is free at last and in the joy of the Lord. No services are planned at this time.