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LaRue H. Pearson

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LaRue H. Pearson "Mama" LaRue H. Pearson passed away on April 25, 2009. She was born on December 2, 1922 in Scipio, Utah to Vincent and Lillian Thompson Hanseen. She graduated from Millard High School and attended the University of Utah. LaRue devoted her life to her family and particularly Drew, her husband of 62 years, who preceded her in death. She worked at the University of Utah. She is survived by three children, two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, along with two brothers and two sisters. The family thanks CareSource and Salt Lake Regional Hospital for their care of LaRue. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a charity of the giver's choice. A visitation will be held Saturday, May 2, at 11:00 a.m., and services at 12 noon, both at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 Highland Drive.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune on Apr. 30, 2009.

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Sandy Hiskey

May 6, 2009

To The Pearson Family:

I worked with LaRue at the University of Utah for many years. She was the best. I will miss her humor, her sarcasm, her stories, and her spirit for life. I spent many mornings at coffee and lunch hours with LaRue and Elsie. I have many wonderful memories. LaRue will definitely be missed. I'm so sorry for your loss. God bless. Sandy Hiskey

Jenny Porter

April 30, 2009

Larue was such a sweet, humorous person! I am glad for the chance I had to know her at Le Chateau. I know she is with her husband again in the spirit world.

carla upton

April 30, 2009

im so sorry for you loss Larue was a blast to talk to, every week i will miss are sarcastic conversations i will see you on saturday

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