Ken Pearson

Ken Pearson Ken was 96 years old when he died April 9, 2008 at his home after a brief illness. His wife of 67 years, Lorraine "Sue", preceded him in death on October 29, 2006. Also preceding him in death were his siblings Emmet, Frank and Arley. Ken and Sue are survived by son, Don; daughter, Susan (Rick) Meyer; grandchildren, Ame (Chan) Eaton of Iowa, Lori Pearson, JoLynn Bundy, Kimbra Bundy, Leah Bundy and great-grandchildren Ashley, Debbie, Heather, Elijah and Skyler. Ken is also survived by brother, Cody of Hugo, Colorado, nieces, nephews and many friends. Ken was a retired TUSD teacher and coach, and a retired Naval Reserve Officer. He was a member of the Retired Coaches' Association, Tucson High Badger Foundation Hall of Fame, and the Arizona and National Wrestling Hall of Fame. He enjoyed the Pearson Family Reunions and the USS Bowers Destroyer Escort Reunions of his WWII shipmates. He also enjoyed traveling and ranching. There will be an informal gathering of family and friends of Ken and Sue at EAST LAWN MORTUARY, 5801 E. Grant on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, a donation to a charitable organization of your choice is suggested.