William Dean "Bill" Pearson

William Dean "Bill" Pearson Resident of Moraga Passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2011. He was born on July 13, 1926 in Alameda, California. Bill was preceded in death by his brother Kenneth Pearson, parents Elisabeth and William Pearson, and his wife of almost 40 years, Maida Pearson. He is survived by his sisters Patricia Harader of Winlock, WA and Peggy Johnstone of Sonora; daughters Marcelinda Jenkins of Martinez, Ellen Johnson of Elk Grove; and sons William Pearson of Loveland, CO and Edan Pearson of Moraga; and his grandchildren Jeremiah Jenkins, Jacob Pearson and Sarah Pearson. Upon graduation from Alameda High School in 1944 he worked at Pacific Coast Engineering ship yard. Shortly thereafter he entered the Navy and during World War II was stationed in the South Pacific. After the war he received an AA degree and entered the engineering program at UC Berkeley. Before graduating he was hired by Kaiser Engineers. During his 40 year career with Kaiser he first worked at a mining project at Eagle Mountain, CA where he met his wife, Maida. Later he was a principal engineer who designed and built industrial plants and was one of the first to embrace computer technology in his industry. In retirement he mastered bread baking, woodworking, photography, art, and numerous other hobbies. He enjoyed the many friends he met at his art classes and at St. Giles Episcopal Church and St. Mary's College. His friends describe him as a talented artist and as kind and generous, he will be missed. Memorial service to be held on Wednesday, June 15, at 4pm at St. Giles Episcopal Church in Saint Mary's College Chapel, 1928 St. Mary's Rd, Moraga CA 94556, reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Friends of the Moraga Library 1500 St. Mary's Rd, Moraga CA 94556 or a charity of your choice.