Royce Gordon "Rusty" Pearson

Royce "Rusty" Gordon Pearson, 88, was called to his heavenly home on June 16, 2024, in Tucson, Arizona. Born to his loving parents Willard and Lois on August 28, 1935, in Logan KS, Rusty embodied the virtues of faith, family, integrity, public service, and country throughout his life.

A devoted husband to Carol Marie (Grice) for 69-years, and loving father to Jeffery, Annette, and Angela, all of whom he instilled with his values and love of Christ, and love of animals. His commitment to his family was unwavering, and his guidance as a father remains an enduring pillar in their lives.

As a young man, Rusty served in the United States Navy at the Great Lakes Naval Reserve, and he worked as a lineman and surveyor for AT&T throughout the southwest. His professional career began at Sundstrand Aviation in Colorado. In 1966, Sundstrand transferred Rusty to their corporate headquarters in Rockford IL, where he earned several promotions as well as achieved many professional honors from the American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS).

While in Illinois, Rusty and Carol raised their family outside of Rockford in Stillman Valley. Rusty was an active member of the local Swedish Covenant Church where he taught a Sunday school class. He also held elected positions on the town's school board and served as water and sewer commissioner.

After 23-years at Sundstrand, Rusty held senior management positions at Reed Rollerbit, and Camco Industries in Houston TX, and Levelor Blinds. He was president of Keytronic in Spokane WA, and then a start-up optics company in Tucson AZ, from where he retired in 1996. Rusty's career showcased his strong work ethic and dedication, as well as the respect and dignity for those he worked with and for.

In his retirement, Rusty and Carol spent their time between Broomfield, CO and Tucson, AZ. Rusty loved studying the Bible, and led several small groups and Bible studies in his homes. In his last years, Rusty loved the Christian fellowship and camaraderie at a weekly men's coffee. Rusty's commitment to his Christian faith was exemplified by his life.

Rusty's educational achievements were marked by his graduation from North High School (1953) in Denver, Colorado, and his pursuit of higher education led him to obtain a Bachelor of Science from Western Illinois University and an MBA from Pepperdine University.

Those left to cherish Rusty's memory include his beloved wife, Carol, his daughters Annette and Angela, his son-in-law Edward Bramson, grandson Royce, a great grand-daughter Emery, his sister Wildina, his brothers Jerome, Lyle and Willard Jr., many nieces and nephews as well as dear friends throughout the USA and world.

He is preceded in rest by his dear parents Willard and Lois, his son Jeffery, his sister Doris Green, and his brother Cyrus.

Rusty's love of Christ, unwavering faith, love and support of Israel and his family will be forever etched in the memories of all who had the privilege of knowing him.