Christopher M. Pearson

With deep sadness and broken hearts, we announce that Christopher Michael Pearson, 60, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on July 16, 2025. He left us far too soon, and the world feels a little less bright without him in it.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, from 4–7 pm at the Cambridge Curling Club, Cambridge, MN. Please come share stories, hugs, and laughs as we remember the great guy who made all of our lives brighter.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
And if you do nothing else today-tell your people you love them. Hug them a little tighter. Because if we've learned anything from losing Chris, it's that life can change in an instant.
Chris was born in unforgettable fashion-in the front seat of a 1961 Thunderbird on the way to Princeton Hospital-on September 21, 1964. Raised in Isanti and Cambridge, Minnesota, he graduated from Cambridge-Isanti High School in 1983 and immediately jumped into the workforce with the same dedication and grit that would define him throughout his life.
He began his career at Harmon Glass and later founded his own business, Pearson Auto Glass. His workmanship was second to none-he was proud of every job he did, and it showed. Chris had an incredible work ethic, and he believed in doing things right the first time. His handshake meant something, and if he said he'd get it done, he did. He built a devoted clientele simply by being the kind of guy people could trust. His long-standing partnership with Star Quality Glass spoke volumes about the respect he earned in his field.
From the age of 17, Chris had a need for speed and a love of dirt tracks. He spent decades racing at Princeton Speedway and Ogilvie Raceway, often with his family cheering him on and always with his dad by his side. Racing wasn't just a hobby-it was a bond between father and son, and a passion that fueled him for years. Over time, Chris drove and built several different cars, including a now-legendary AMC Pacer that somehow won "Best Looking Car on the Track." (If you knew Chris, you know he got a good laugh out of that.)
Chris was also a proud and passionate member of the Cambridge Curling Club, where he curled on several teams over the years and made lifelong friendships. The club was like a second home to him-full of camaraderie, competition, and community. He also loved to golf, go to races, watch races on TV, cheer for the Minnesota Vikings (even when they made it tough), and take family vacations-especially ones filled with history.
One of his favorite places in the world was the tree farm where he grew up. It brought him peace and joy, and it was a place that kept him grounded. More than anything, Chris loved his family. He was the best partner, son, brother, nephew and uncle in the world. He was loyal, dependable, and kind-hearted. If you were his family or friend, you were lucky-he always showed up for the people he loved.
He had a quiet, dry wit that snuck up on you and a heart as big as the sky. Chris never needed the spotlight, but people were naturally drawn to him. He made you feel seen and valued. He could fix nearly anything, told the best stories, and loved to kid around. He didn't even realize how funny he was. To know Chris was to love him. If you were loved by him, you were truly blessed.
Described by so many as honest, funny, humble, fiercely loyal, and full of integrity, he was someone you could always count on. He leaves behind an immeasurable void, and his passing has left a deep hole in so many lives. We don't know what we're going to do without him-but we know the impact he made will never fade.
Chris is survived by the love of his life of 23 years, Missy Golden, and his stepdaughter Martina (Chase Hicks) Golden of Roseville. He also leaves behind his parents Jim (Pam Anderson) Pearson of Cambridge and Frani (Ray) Kelly of Frederic, WI; his sister Nikki Stein of North Branch; brother Troy Pearson (Heather Thompson) of Cambridge; stepbrothers Ray Kelly Jr. of Minneapolis and Sean (Laura) Kelly of Isanti; stepsister Judy Kelly of Maple Lake: and aunt and uncle Julie (George) Watson of St. Francis.
He was a proud uncle to Garrett, Sydney, Drew, and Wyatt Stein, and to Emma and Ben Pearson, and was dearly loved by many step-nieces and nephews, cousins, in-laws, family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Jim and June Pearson and Everett and Grace Parks, parents-in-law Carol Holmgren and Milton & Linda Tinkham, and his brother-in-law Paul Stein.