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for JOHN PEARSON
CW4 William Meyer
September 13, 2025
John was a good friend and always loved to share his music.
John Herrmann
September 13, 2025
John and I shared first and middle names - John Victor. We served in Iraq together and he was the keyboardist for the worship services I conducted for the troops as a Lutheran Army Chaplain. His hymn lyrics were wonderful! Loved him so much Rest in Peace J. Victor
Bryan Burrell
December 13, 2024
He was quite a brilliant friend. Back in the day, we walked the streets of Chile together. I helped him land a job at the Curch Office Building. RIP my loyal friend John.
Victor Pearson
August 5, 2024
He was my grand pa I never knew him but my dad His only son talks about him a lot
Allen Ronald A
September 20, 2020
My life has been blessed by this wonderful man; especially the words of his hymn: Behold the wounds. It comforts me as I read these words in preparation for the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. I’m very grateful...
Sharon Larkin
October 19, 2010
The last I heard from John was the great euloy written by his friend, Janice Kapp Parry. John was a wonderful man, and served with me for many years on the Salt Lake County Aggies board. He was a thoughtful, talented man, and often shared his music with me. What a great example of love and courage, as he served his church, his country, and never waivered in his battle with cancer. He will truly be missed. Best to the family.
Barry Nightingale
October 5, 2010
Just heard of the passing of this GREAT man. A leader, a friend, and an inspiration to all of us that had the privilege to serve alongside of him.
John V Pearson attending his dads funeral 2009
Ruth Pearson Nygaard
September 28, 2010
Ruth Pearson Nygaard
September 28, 2010
As a child, John was a prankster, loved to "play Army" with his brother, and was a loyal and fierce protector of his younger sister. As a man, he had a goofy sense of humor, served his country and loved his wife and children. Je t'aime, mon frere.
Major Jason Bender
September 27, 2010
I knew John by way of Korea, when he came over as an augmentee for 2 of our exercises at USFK in '06/'07. He was a great guy and we spent many hours talking about the field artillery and our experiences. I will always remember him.
Rounds complete, John. Rest in peace.
Bill & Judy Meyer
September 25, 2010
John was a good friend and always had a smile on his face. He loved to share his music. Everytime he came to Camp Parks for drill, He always had new songs that he wrote to share with us. Peggy, we are truly sorry for your loss.
Larry Whipple
September 24, 2010
I remember the first day I met John - we were both at our first day working for the LDS Church. I recall his singing in the halls, the wonderful lyrics he created and even taking some of his original works and having one of my choirs perform it. John and I grew apart after first I and then he left church employment, but I had the privilege of being the Best Man at his wedding to his wonderful wife Peggy.
John, I'm sorry to see you go and that I let our friendship grow distant but you were always and will always be in my heart and mind. We'll miss you...
Dolan Sorensen
September 24, 2010
Peggy: I remember the day I plowed snow off your driveway. I was just finishing, I looked back and there stood John. He was not sure to thank me are yell at me. I waved at him and he smiled. From that day on, we became good friends. You could fell the love he had for his family and the Lord. Peggy I told John that we would help you in any way we can with your yard. I ask the Lord to bless and watch over you. John has no more pain, and I am sure he is with family and friends.I know that God lives and we well be together some day. The Church is true in the name of Jesus Christ Amen. Dolan Sorensen Jacobs Ranch 1st Ward
Kenna Mills
September 24, 2010
John was a great man. I had the privilege of knowing him in our Community Choir, the Timpanogos Chorale. I enjoyed the new lyrics he would bring to show me. He was very humorous and enjoyable to be around. We will miss him greatly.
Rod Sparkman
September 23, 2010
John was a good friend and co-worker at the Corporation of the the Presiding Bishop (LDS Church). I extend my condolences to his family. John was an inspiration to us all as he served his country as a National Guardsmen. May God bless all of his family during this time of loss.
Lula Marie Henriksen
September 22, 2010
It was a privilege to share singing in the Tabernacle Choir with John and later in the Timpanogos Chorale. Music is a great way to servce Heavenly Father. He shared his gift as a talented poet with us and we have been richly blessed to have known him. When my husband died last year, D.&. 42:46,48 gave me great comfort. May this scripture help you also.
David Naylor
September 22, 2010
I am very sorry to hear of John's passing. I had the privilege of collaborating with John on the hymn, "Behold the Wounds in Jesus' Hands." It was a lively and spiritually unforgettable experience. He has made a mark that will not soon be forgotten.
Lori Gilbert
September 21, 2010
I enjoyed getting to know John in the Timpanogos Chorale. He always shared his newest poems and lyrics with members of the choir. His smile and his voice will truly be missed by all of us.
David D Rigby
September 21, 2010
I was able to know John for the years he spent with the Timpanogos Choral. He had a keen sense of humor. He made us smile. He had an uncanny ability to see the world clearly,and also saw through all the pomp and ceremony. Many of his thoughts showed this. I will miss his sense of humor, his voice, and vast talents.
David D Rigby
September 21, 2010
I knew John through Timpanogos Choral to which he belonged for the last several years. He had a keen sense of humor and was able to see through and dissect "sacred cows" of our society. I loved singing with and knowing him for the short while I did. His "voice" will be missed.
David d. Rigby
Richard Elliott
September 21, 2010
It was a privilege to know John and to make music with him during his time in the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. When the choir's offices were on the 20th floor of the Church Office Building he often dropped in to share some of his newest hymn texts. He was a gifted poet who labored tirelessly to express his faith in song. He will be greatly missed. May each member of his family be blessed with comfort and peace.
Carolyn Harmon
September 21, 2010
The Emeritus Ladies of the Tabernacle Choir will remember John as one of our deceased members at our annual luncheon. John shared several of his new hymns with me, which I greatly appreciated. May he sing with the Choirs above.
Carolyn Taylor Harmon,
Secretary
Heidi Olsen-Hughey
September 21, 2010
I sang with John in the Timpanogos Choral for many years and loved staying after to hear his latest hymns. I also enjoyed reading his essays.
He was a true patriot, one of the few who really knows what that means today. My heart is broken... my prayers are with his sweet wife whom he loved so much and his family. Each life that touches ours for good.....
Heidi Olsen-Hughey
Joy and Gary Lundberg
September 21, 2010
Our hearts are aching for you, Peggy. You and John have been an inspiration to us. John will be deeply missed by so many who love and admire him and his hymn writing. May the Lord bless you and all the family.
John Herrmann
September 21, 2010
I knew John when we served together in Iraq. He was my keyboardist in church services I conducted as Chaplain in Baghdad. He would often share with me the music he had written and which was published. After several years, I was surprised as he showed up at my Army Reserve Unit as the new Deputy Commander. He would always send a Christmas card and we were privileged to share the same first names . . . "John Victor." R.I.P. John; we shall miss you dearly.
COL(ret) Wendy McGuire
September 20, 2010
LTC John Pearson was my Executive Officer in an Army Reserve unit in Garden Grove, CA. The unit barely existed when I arrived and was tasked to "stand it up." John called and said he wanted a job, and said he wanted to work. He commuted from Utah (as he had done for most of his Reserve career) and brough his talent as an educator,his experience from two Iraq deployments, and his immeasurable work ethic to the job every day. By the time he left the unit to take battalion command, he had positively impacted every aspect of operations. We all looked forward to coming to work to hear his goofy jokes, and likewise enjoyed sitting in his classes. I hand-picked him to join my staff on a deployment to Kuwait, but he declined, stating that he had a premonition about becoming ill. While we were deployed he notified me about his cancer.He remained upbeat, and in true style, he was bemoaning not being able to run PT or go to Annual training when I visited him weeks before his passing. John had the true warrior spirit, which is usually steel wrapped in a gentle smile. It was my honor to serve with him and I look forward to seeing him again, as I told him, since he has now led the "advance party" on his next mission.
September 20, 2010
Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time from our little family. We hope you know how much our Jacob's Ranch ward family loves you, Peggy and how greatly John will be missed by all.
Love, Mat and Kati Price
Maria Diaz
September 20, 2010
Brother Pearson was a good friend and an excellent example of love and service, he was always willing to go the extra mile to help others. He will be greatly missed by all of us at the Saratoga Springs 6th Ward.
Our heart and prayers are with the family.
Melanie & John Ward
September 20, 2010
So grateful for your phone call. Glad to be goods friends with you and John. Wishing I could attend the funeral services but will be there in thought.
LaDawn McNeal
September 20, 2010
So sorry to hear of John's passing. Our sympathy goes to Peggy and his family. He was a good man.
Steve & LaDawn McNeal
Dejah Hettinger-Morris
September 20, 2010
John was a great friend to our family, his honor and integrity will never be forgotten. We will all miss him.
Diane Ogden
September 20, 2010
I met John when I was choir director in the Murray 24th Ward, He was an amazing musician and through his words came an amazing spirt of peace and love of the Savior. My thoughts and prayers go to his family. May the Lord bring you peace and comfort at this time. Diane Ogden, Logan, Utah
Lisa Hettinger-Foust
September 19, 2010
John has always been a part of our family. I've known him since I was a little girl and he dubbed me "motormouth". More recently, he attended my wedding. It meant a lot to me for him to take time out of his schedule to come. He will be missed greatly, but his faith, humor, and talents in this world will be remembered always.
Peggy, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Always,
Lisa Hettinger-Foust
COL Patrick and Jennifer Grannan
September 19, 2010
I am deeply saddened to hear of John’s passing. Truly a man of high ethics, integrity, honor, and proud to be a defender of the American way of life and a guardian of freedom. He was a proud father, husband, brother, and recently a grandfather. We became friends in basic training (1981) and stayed in touch offering advice and guidance to each other as our careers progressed. I will miss his laugh, that smile of his, and his humor which I admit, did take a bit getting used to. Extremely religious and faithful that there is no doubt that God has plans for him in Heaven and he will execute those duties to the fullest as he has done throughout his life. He will be missed.
COL Patrick and Jennifer Grannan
September 19, 2010
I am deeply saddened to hear of John's passing. Truly a man of high ethics, integrity, honor, and proud to be a defender of the American way of life and a guardian of freedom. He was a proud father, husband, brother, and recently a grandfather. We became friends in basic training (1981) and stayed in touch offering advice and guidance to each other as our careers progressed. I will miss his laugh, that smile of his, and his humor which I admit, did take a bit getting used to. Extremely religious and faithful that there is no doubt that God has plans for him in Heaven and he will execute those duties to the fullest as he has done throughout his life. He will be missed.
Jon Hettinger
September 19, 2010
I will deeply miss my best friend.
Cathy Purdie
September 19, 2010
I worked with John at the Church Office Building. He would always be excited to share with me a new song he had written. I would always ask for copies he had written. I think I still have some of those words he wrote. Even after we didn't work in the same department anymore, we would see each other in the cafeteria on break and he would share more songs. After he left Church employment, I lost track of him until I saw his obituary. I really miss him. May the Lord be with you and your family at this time.
September 19, 2010
Dear Peggy,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We have many wonderful and fun memories of time spent with you and John. You are in our prayers.
Love, Bob and Jeanne Dodge
Rachel Goates
September 19, 2010
I'm very sorry to hear of John's departure, but thankful that his pain is ended. He was a very special man, a person of incredible talent who touched many, many lives. He will be greatly missed. My condolences to his family.
Jed and Jennifer Judd
September 19, 2010
We are so sorry to hear of John's passing. Peggy, we will be praying for you and your families.
Elder George Masters
September 19, 2010
Dear Peggy, and Family,
Our hearts are touched and softened by this news. We have had and will continue to have you in our prayers. We will miss those wonderful calls from John, when he would call to share an insight into the scriptures, or a new poem or song that he was writing. We will miss having the two of you in our living room, or eating with you in your home, or seeing you in our classes. It was such a joy for us to have you attend our classes while you were courting, and then afterwards as newly weds. We have prayed for the two of you as John served our country in foreign lands and defended liberty. We wish we could put our arms around you and let you know of our love for you. When we come home from our mission, we will visit you, and hope to have you over for dinner. We love you, and we know that you love John. We also know that the Children (all grown) love their father and we pray for you also.
May the Lord Bless you and Keep You.
Love Elder and Sister Masters
GARTH AND KAY LYNN WAKEFIELD
September 19, 2010
We loved John Pearson! We enjoyed singing with him in the Tabernacle Choir and the traveling we shared together. We remember one occasion in partcular when the Choir had a bit of "free time" and how he spent that time carefully, trying to choose special gifts for his children. We remember the love in his eyes as he said each of their names. He loved you all so very much. We have sung his hymns for years especially the ones he co-authored with Janice Kapp Perry. As we would sing the songs his loving and caring heart could be felt through his words.
Your husband and father will be so much missed! We know the angels in heaven are now singing his music.
With much love,
M Jean W. Faison
September 19, 2010
I remember when John lived in the Starcrest Ward. He had just finished writing the Lyrics to "Behold the Wounds in Jesus Hands". I think of him every time I hear that hymn. We all loved him.
Jean Walker-Faison
Tim Taggart
September 19, 2010
John was a good friend who will be missed. Love to the family!
September 19, 2010
Daddy I miss you!!
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