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Paul Pearson Obituary

PAUL F. PEARSON DYER, IN / FORMERLY OF CALUMET CITY, IL Paul F. Pearson, age 63, of Dyer, IN formerly of Calumet City, IL. Passed away peacefully Thursday, November 27, 2014. Loving father of Michael (Hyacinth) Pearson. Dear brother of Bill Pearson. Kind uncle of Nick Pearson. Visitation Monday, December 1, 2014 from 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30 & Pleasant Springs Ln.) Dyer, IN 46311. Lying in state on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of his Mass of Christian burial at 11:00 a.m. at St. Maria Goretti Church (500 Northgate Dr. Dyer, IN 346311.) Interment Assumption Cemetery - Glenwood, IL. Paul graduated from Thornridge High School, attended Augustana College, worked for the South Holland Park District holding several positions, retiring as Director of Parks & Recreation, and was a longtime parishioner of St. Jude the Apostle Church. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to Misericordia Home (6300 N. Ridge Ave. Chicago, IL 60660) appreciated. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com

Published by The Times on Nov. 30, 2014.

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Jerry O'Malley

December 22, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of Paul's passing. I knew Paul since I was on the Track and Cross Country teams at Thornridge. I worked for him during the summers in the South Holland Parks & Recreation program. He was a great guy. My sincere sympathies go out to his entire family.

Kathy Risley

December 2, 2014

Good memories of Paul as a friend growing up in Thornton, Illinois and going through all of grade school together. A great individual. My deepest sympathy to his family.

December 2, 2014

I remember Paul from Thornridge as a very nice person. My deepest sympathies for his family. Jackie Mason

Bonnie O'Grady

December 1, 2014

Lots of wonderful memories going through grade school with Paul. My deepest sympathies to his family.

December 1, 2014

Our sympathies and prayers for Paul and all the Pearson's.

Robin Frisch

December 1, 2014

I reported to Paul when I worked for South Holland Parks and Recreation Department. He was very kind to me as well as to my family. It was wonderful to work for Paul, because whenever I came up with an idea, he always allowed me to go forward and make it happen. What I appreciated the most was how he permitted the formation of the Challenger Little League team under the auspices of the SHPR. Challenger Little League meant the world to the players with various disabilities and their families. Without Paul's support this program as well as many others would not have been possible. Paul always wanted the best for all children.

Claudette Minghetti

December 1, 2014

Michael,
I'am sorry to hear about your dad. He was a wonderful person and a great neighbor. My family and I send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. I will keep you in my prayers.

Tom Sterling

December 1, 2014

Paul was a friend and a wonderful person. He will be remembered fondly. Condolences and best wishes to the family.

Marlena Sgiers

December 1, 2014

Paul was one of the best people I knew he was my best friend and and loving extended grandfather to my children he will never be forgotten in my family he has taught and given us so much nobody will ever take his place we love u Paul

John Hite

November 30, 2014

Childhood friend, neighbor, classmate. He will be missed.

Lori Hohenstein

November 30, 2014

Many high school and college kids were lucky enough to have Paul as their first boss. He was a great example of what a team leader should be. My deepest condolences to Bill, Michael, and all who loved Paul.

November 29, 2014

Paul was a great guy, loved and respected by all who knew him!

SHPD Chief Dan Zajeski (Ret.)

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