Janice Pearson Obituary
1943 ~ 2025
Janice Bonnett Pearson (82) passed away, leaving a legacy of devotion to family, faith and service. She was born June 26, 1943, to Stan and Joyce Bonnett, a long-awaited source of joy after the loss of their first daughter. Janice grew up in Provo and Orem, enjoying a lively childhood filled with horses, adventures with her sister Kay, a lifetime friendship with Sandra and hula performances with her cousin Pat.
She attended BY High, where she was a cheerleader and a member of the award-winning Hi-Steppers drill team. Janice later met her husband, a returned missionary, at a malt shop. They married in the Logan Temple and together raised six children, living in numerous places-including Hawaii-and building a home centered on faith, optimism, and saying yes to new adventures. Janice loved camping, (even roughing it), going to the beach, playing tennis and spending time with her grandchildren.
Janice was a Cougarette at BYU and earned a degree in elementary education. She taught school, but her greatest joy was being a mother. Her home was a place of warmth, creativity, and boundless energy-whether she was sewing for her children, helping them through difficult moments, or simply being a steady, loving presence. She was known for her kindness, her gift for listening, her love of laughter, and her ability to make every person feel valued for who they were. Her heart was a place of warmth and welcome, and she maintained close, supportive relationships with her children throughout their lives.
Janice cherished family, friendships, and spiritual connection, and she consistently expressed gratitude for Heavenly Father's hand in her life and for the people and blessings she was given. Her quiet optimism, generosity, and devotion to her friends and family remain enduring hallmarks of her character.
Janice is survived by her husband Richard Curtis Pearson and her six children; Lauri Stringer (Ray), Janen Wright (Layne), David Pearson, Rachelle Heward (Matt), Joanna Toy (Dave) and Jared Pearson (Annie).
Janice was laid to rest in the Orem City Cemetery on Dec. 4th, and a family memorial service was held Dec. 6th, 2025. A special thanks to Welcome Home Senior Center for their kindness and professional care.
Some have requested the link to Janice's favorite charity in order to make a donation in her name. See below for information.
https://www.daysforgirls.org/ways-to-give/days-for-girls-giving-machines/?preview=true
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Linda T Tyler
January 26, 2026
My love to Janice's family. My loving memories of Janice are rich, in grade school, high school, and many in Hawaii. How we loved our visits to Hawaii, family to family. May you all be blessed by the love of your wife, mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother. Our memories will never dim.
Kathleen Moore
December 13, 2025
Love and a prayer for God's tender mercy to Dick and his family from Gordon and Kathleen Moore, friends from Sterling, Colorado as we continue to remain faithful for a grand reunion with Janice some day.
We cherish our long-time friendship with the Pearson's.
Ronnie Cheever
December 12, 2025
May you rest in peace Janice.
Peggy K Jorgenson
December 9, 2025
To know Janice is to love her. She is everything described in her obituary. She is one of the sweetest and most kind people I have ever known. I feel blessed to have known this special lady whom I met through my brother Lary and Janice's best friend, Sandra. I pray your family will be blessed with the peace and comfort Janice would want for you at this tender time.
With Love and Sincere Condolences,
Peggy Jorgenson
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