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Gary Pearson Obituary
Fairfield —Gary Lee Pearson, age 67, of Fairfield, MT died Saturday, June 1,. 2013 at his home near Fairfield from natural causes.
Gary was born August 4, 1945 in Great Falls, MT the son of Elmer and Gladys (Johnson) Pearson. He was raised and educated in Fairfield ,MT and attended MSU Bozeman and then MSU-Northern where he received his Bachelor's Degree in Business.
He was married to Betty Robertson Pearson on September 16, 1967 and they later divorced. He was married to Karen Kelly on September 29, 1999 in Idaho Falls, ID. He was a farmer and rancher and a Director of the Montana Grain Growers Association. Gary enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and watching sports.
Gary is survived by his wife, Karen (Kelly) Pearson, daughter: Debra (Mark) Coverdell, son: Dean (wife, Jennifer) Pearson all of Fairfield; a step-daughter: Candi (Peter Roe) Jones of Arlington, VA and Deandra (Brian) Brill of Frederick, MD; a brother: Alan (Susie) Pearson of Havre, MT and grandchildren: Cassidy Coverdell, Kaylynn Coverdell, Kourtney Coverdell, Cantor Coverdell, Taylor Pearson, all of Fairfield; Amanda Steen of Great Falls, Chad and Cadyn Brill, both of Frederick, MD
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Connie Pearson.
Family graveside services will be held at the Sunset Hills Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Gorder Jensen Funeral Home of Choteau.
Memorials are suggested to a charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be left at www.gorderjensenfuneralhome.com
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Pat Shetler
June 22, 2013
Karen and family, I was sorry to learn of Gary's passing. We were in Missoula and am just catching up on news I missed. Thinking of all of you. God bless.
Dave & Jean Radke
June 6, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the memories and good times see you through.
Brian Dunning
June 6, 2013
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Bob and Julie Henderson
June 5, 2013
Dean and Jennifer, We are so sorry for all of your Family .Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you
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June 5, 2013
Dean and family,
We are so very sorry to hear about the passing of your father, Gary! Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time! May happy memories of time with your father ease your sorrow. Ed and Jan Adamson, Fairfield, MT
June 5, 2013
Alan, Karen, Dean & Deb, Our deepest sympathies to you and the rest of the Pearson family. I have very fond memories of Gary. He was a tremendous man. Sincerely, Darin, Lori, Elizabeth and Katherine Armstrong
Judy "JR" & Wayne Gurnsey
June 5, 2013
Karen, we were so saddened to hear about Gary. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jackie Anderson
June 5, 2013
Dean, Debra, and family: I am sorry for your loss. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sheryl Hopkins
June 4, 2013
You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Love you all, Chuck & Sheri (Waltari) Hopkins
Cal Oraw
June 4, 2013
Alan my sympathies to you and your family
Haley Owens
June 4, 2013
Karen,
I am so sorry, thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Please let me know if you need anything. Love Ya
June 4, 2013
I am so very sorry to hear about Gary's sudden death. My fiance' Greg Duncan's dad from Conrad just died on May 19th. We knew he was not long for the world and made many visits this last 4 montys to see him but that doesn't take the pain away now. I am a christian and believe in eternity ...but am still overwhelmed by the pain and the mystery of death. Greg and I had our time with Ken Duncan... had our chances to say goodbye... never will feel like enough time for either. Don't think we have even come close to putting our arms around this pain especially Greg's . So ours.... even though not easy... might of been easier then all of a sudden like you are dealing with now. My heart goes out toall the of the family and children and grand children. May God bless you with the peace and comfort of understanding that in all things there is purpose and life goes on. Sincerely Tammie Klinker
Marvin & Vicki Baker
June 4, 2013
Karen, Deb, Dean and family: Our deepest sympathies go with you. Gary will be missed by all. God bless you!
Al Lindseth
June 4, 2013
My sympathy to m Farmington / Choteau classmate Karen, and the Peterson family. I remember Gary from Farmers Union camp many years ago. He was a good guy.
Robert & Wendy Garner
June 4, 2013
Dearest Pearsons, Coverdell's & Families,
Our hearts were deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Gary.
As a young lad, I looked up to Gary. He was a very honest man, great hunter, outstanding farmer, and even through Dean & I's mischief in our younger years, he remained to be someone I looked up to as a role model. Myself & others highly respected his farming ability. I'm quite sure if there are some crops that need tending in heaven, that Gary will make sure that the furrows are as straight as ever. I'm sure Gary gave all of his beloved grandchildren lots of pointers in sports, hunting & farming. Gary touched a lot of lives and will truly be missed.
Please know that you are all in our thoughts & prayers during this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy, love, & prayers,
Bob & Wendy Garner
Fairfield, MT
Nikki Lewis-Clark
June 4, 2013
May your memories help you in your time of loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
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