Alice "Sis" (Crear) Hyer

Alice "Sis" Hyer passed away Thursday peacefully at Bayside Manor. She was born in South Amboy, NJ on October 30, 1925 and was a lifelong resident of "her beloved Keansburg". She was the youngest of three Crear children, predeceased by her brothers Clifford (1978) and Alan (2002). Alice grew up at many of her family's businesses in town, her favorite being the pool where she swam competitively and met many famous swimmers and athletes that patronized the Jersey Shore.
Alice took her only job at the age of 14 as a phone operator on Main Street. She continued to work for Bell Tell for 50 years. She was a lifelong member of J.U.T. (Just Us Twelve) a group of friends that met for over 70 years and had been recognized by the newspaper many times. They traveled to NY shows together, visited one another's homes once a month for dinner and comforted one another in times of joy and sadness.
Alice grew up attending Keansburg First United Methodist Church her entire life. She was a member of many committees and partook in every function the church offered. It was there that she met and later married Clarence Hyer in 1964. Alice and Connie were icons of the community and now are once again joined together in their beloved town.
Alice will be forever missed by her beloved stepdaughter Connie Engelmann and husband Bob, her Granddaughters Chrissi Hixenbaugh and husband Mike, Melissa Lynch and husband Brian, nephews Clifford "Kip" Crear and Sean Reader, Niece Debbie Reader and husband Jeff, as well as the apples of her eye Great Grandchildren Christopher, Cara, Sydney Kate, Aidan, Liam and Gylian Rose.
Friends are invited to attend a celebration of life at the Keansburg First United Methodist Church, Church Street, Keansburg this Saturday, September 24 from 2-5PM. Cremation will be private.

In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made in honor of Alice to
Keansburg First United Methodist Church, Keansburg Historical Society or RAINE (Reaching All In Need Everyday) www.rainefoundation.com
 

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