Renee Christine (Shear) Caudill

Renee Christine Caudill of Steelville, MO passed away at her home on Wednesday, January 13, 2016.  She was 59 years of age.

Renee, the daughter of the late Robert and Lois Siberry Shear, was born April 29, 1956 in Muncie, IN.  She was united in marriage to Brent Caudill on July 22, 1978 in Yorktown, IN; to this union, six children were  born.  

She is survived by her husband, Brent Caudill, MD of the home; one son, Ollis Caudill and wife, Heidi of Seattle, WA;  five daughters:  Gessell Frisbee and husband, Paul of Rolla, MO, Kate Swedberg and husband, Andrew of St. Roberts, MO, Emeri Rosa and husband, J. R. Rosa of Newberg, MO, Grace Caudill and fiancé, John Ratliff of Rolla, MO and Flora Caudill of Rolla, MO; nine grandchildren:  Mary Ellen, Rebekah, and Issac Rosa; June and Archer Swedberg; Tanner and Clay Frisbee; and Penelope and Rory Caudill; five brothers:  Robin Shear and wife, Mary of Fort Wayne, IN, Randy Shear and wife, Susan of Seattle, WA, Rhys Shear of Seattle, WA, Richard Shear and fiancé, Angela of Nashville, TN, and Ron Shear and wife, Shannon of  Seattle, WA.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

Renee, soft spoken and kind, was devoted to God and her family.  She homeschooled her six children; she supported their interests by involving them in special projects and driving them to hours of special lessons:  ballet, jazz, gymnastics, piano, guitar, violin, volleyball and track.  She loved spending time with her grandchildren, who lovingly called her “Mimi”.  She and her grandchildren loved to go for adventure drives, walks, wrestle, play her musical instruments, and jump in mud puddles.  The grandchildren especially loved the special sleepovers that she planned for each one; they also adored her special lollipops.  Renee was always busy on an art project whether it be refinishing furniture , painting landscapes, or sewing garments for her family.  In 2000, she started bluegrass jamming; she played the upright bass.  She and a group of friends hosted a class at  Gessell’s performance arts studio, And Flew,  in which they taught others to play bluegrass music.  She also played bluegrass at Panera’s  on Wednesday evenings.  Visiting Equador  with her youngest daughter, Flora, to help build homes for the local people was one of her favorite accomplishments.  She loved the people and the music.  Equador held a special place in her heart.  She was interested  in organic coffee and and problems related to GMOs.  She will be missed greatly by all who knew and loved her.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM  Thursday, January 21, 2016 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James; visitation will be Wednesday, January 20, 2016 from 5-7 PM at the Jones Funeral  Home in St. James.  Speakers will be Rick Shear, J. R. Rosa, and Paul Frisbee.  Pallbearers will be J. R. Rosa, John Ratliff, Andrew Swedberg, Paul Frisbee, Ollis Caudill, and Rick Shear.  Interment will be at the Morrison Cemetery in Cook Station, MO.  Memorials may be made to the Phelps County Community Partnership in Rolla, MO.

All arrangements are under the direction of Jones Funeral Home in St. James, MO.

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