Arlene P. Pearson

Arlene P. Pearson, 75, Two Harbors, passed away Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008 at the Sunrise Home. She was born Feb. 11, 1933 to Verne and Pearl (Force) Brown in Two Harbors, where she grew up and graduated from Two Harbors High School in 1951. She was employed at the House of Sweden and later at the telephone company office in Duluth. Arlene married Marvin Pearson in 1952 and together they raised their family of seven children in Two Harbors. She was a homemaker through the years and always put her family first. In 1995 she joined North Shore Horizons as a volunteer advocate, and later served as a board member until March 2008. In 1997 she was recognized as Volunteer of the Year for her "outstanding commitment and service to North Shore Horizons". Arlene was also a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. She will be remembered for her generosity and kindness to others. Arlene was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Marvin in 1992. Arlene is survived by her children, John (Dory) Pearson, Betty (John) Wistrom, Mary (John) Turnquist, and Tim (Kathryn) Pearson all of Two Harbors, Ken Pearson of Maplewood, Minn., David (Jody) Pearson of Saginaw, and Laura (Mike) Miller of Proctor; grandchildren, Chrissy and Colleen Pearson, Curt (Pam) Wistrom, Becky Wistrom and Katie (Brian Gahsman) Wistrom, Mac and Jake Turnquist, Samantha and Kateisha Miller, Ashley (Dave Heber) Pearson, Shaine and Amber Pearson, Denay, Darcy, DeeJay and Delaney Pearson; great-grandchildren, Payton and Brycelynn Heber and Bailey Wistrom; sisters, Barb Beatty and Shirley (Mike) O'Connor; in-laws, Doris Tastula and Don (Jody) Pearson; and many cousin, nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank the wonderful staff at Sunrise Home for the excellent care and compassion shown to Arlene while she was living there. Also, thank you to all of the wonderful people who brightened her day with visits to her at home and later at Sunrise Home. VISITATION:10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, Aug. 11, 2008 in Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery. Arrangements by Cavallin Funeral Home. Memorials are preferred to North Shore Horizons or Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Two Harbors.


This obituary was originally published in the Duluth News Tribune.