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DAVID THOMAS HAROLD DANNY PEARSON JAN 7, 1972 - OCT 5, 2008 Dave passed away in his home in Sacramento surrounded by his loving caregivers. Survived by parents Dr. Danny and Alysa Pearson; sister, Alysa Gemetti; brother-in-law, Lee Gemetti; grandmother, Elaine Pearson; and nephews Jack, Alex, and Benny Gemetti. He graduated from Beyer High School in 1990 and UC Berkeley in 1996. His youth was filled with many activities and honors, including Sacramento MDA poster child, Jr Sweepstakes winner of Stan County Science Fair, Cub Scouts, Boy Scout Troop 76 where he attained rank of Eagle with a Bronze Palm and Order of the Arrow. He was a member of the Beyer High Marching and Concert Band for 4 years. He was accompanied by his Canine companian, Cameo. They were featured in Life Magazine and the national TV show Heroes, Made in America.'' He was also one of Channel 10s Kids You Can Be Proud Of.'' He received Christian Beret's Most Inspirational Award and was the US representative in Paris at the European Neuromuscular Telethon. At CAL he was on the rally committee and part of the CAL in Sacramento program, interning with both Governor Pete Wilson and John Vasconcelllas. He was a member of the alumni Troop 76 Assn. and ECV, Truckee and Stanislaus Chapters. As his health permitted, he worked with non-profits. A memorial to his life will be held Nov. 1 at 2:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 850 16th St., Modesto, CA. Donations in his name, may be mailed to the National Boy Scouts of America Foundation for Disabled Scouts, P.O. Box 152079 Irving, Texas 75015-2079.www.modbee.com/obituaries

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Published by Modesto Bee from Oct. 11 to Oct. 12, 2008.

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Thor & Dave at Sun River

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Nephew Jack congratulating Dave getting diploma

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Dave & Mom at graduation, UC Berkeley (CAL)

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Dave with Dad, Hot Air Balloon Ride

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Dave's service dog, Cameo

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Dave in museum, Christchurch, NZ

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Dave with Dad, New Zealand/Australia trip

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Dave with Grandpa Byrd

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Dave (at 21) with dad, Mexican Cruise

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Most Inspirational, Christian Beret award

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Christian Beret Float, Christmas 1985

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July 4th Lions Club float

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Dave at N.Ca Conference meet for physically disabled

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Dave as homecoming king

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Swimming at the Dunes, Las Vegas

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Dave at Lisa's wedding

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Dave & Lisa with Peter Pan's authograph(Sandy Duncan)

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Dave & Lisa at Peter Pan musical in New York City

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Mom & Dave at St. Anne de Beaupre, Gaspe'

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Eastern Canada trip play

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Syvan school photo

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Playing sax with Beyer High Marching Band

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Getting ready for Yosemite camping trip

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Grandparents, Mom & Dad, Lisa, & Dave

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Dave with baby Jack

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Dave cleaning pool

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Toddler Dave at Marigold Lane with Puppy I

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Beyer High School graduation with Cameo

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Dave loving big breakfasts

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Dave with ship from Bay of Gaspe trip

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Dave loved wearing hats

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14th birthday with favorite cheesecake

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Dave with Grandma Alice & Grandpa Byrd Little

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Lisa and David

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Dave's birthday party

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Dave & Lisa camping in Yosemite

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