David Ernest Pearson

Mr. Pearson was a light for many students. Middle schoolers are a tough bunch, and middle school teachers like Mr. Pearson held and guided us through our angst and weirdness. He was funny, kind, and clearly loved his job. I remember him telling our class about his hobbies, showing us his collection of deguerreotypes, his love of music and nature, revealing that he had a rich, interesting life outside of school. We needed his authenticity and his patience. Thank you, Mr. Pearson. You were...

Offering our sincere condolences. May the God of love comfort your heart and make you firm in your time of grief. 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17.

Dear Leslie, Dan and I are very sad. We can share in your sadness, having lost our Dad less than one year ago and now our dear friend Dave. He was always the logical, funny, endearing person to be around. I will miss his visits with you here and the Greek cookies at Christmas time. We have happy memories to look back on with both of you.

Remembering your great love story today and always.

Mr. Pearson was one of the first teachers to get me excited about science at White Pines, and I always enjoyed his class. He was always so very kind. I remember making copper pennies and blowing up nitrogen balloons in his class. My condolences to the family, and may he Rest In Peace.

Our sincere condolences on the passing of David. We will always remember his welcoming and gentle manner when we first met the McCann family, and his special role as Daves godfather in Marika and Daves wedding ceremony. May you find peace and comfort in the loving memories you have of him.
Ginny& Barry Katz

It is so wonderful to read these condolences from Dave's former students. Leslie, I just read an article that began, We teach because we are not immortal; knowledge must be passed down and it ends We teach by who we become more than by what we know. Dave was one of my dearest friends at the junior high and one of the highlights was reconnecting with him one summer in a graduate class after I was assigned to teach at the high school. Boy, had I missed him. By the end of the first day of...

So sorry to read this. Mr. Pearson was a loving, caring, wonderful teacher who truly had a passion for helping others. He was my favorite! Rest in peace Mr. Pearson.