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John Pierson Obituary
John Peter Pierson, 80, of Oregon, Ohio passed away peacefully, Friday, February 22, 2019 at Foundation Park Alzheimer's Care Facility. Jack was born in Toledo, Ohio on March 1, 1938 to Edward and Margaret (Lauer) Pierson. He graduated from Libby High School in 1956 and was drafted into the United States Army in 1960, serving his country until 1966. Jack had worked 40 years for Bostwick-Braun Company in industrial sales and part-time at J.C. Penney Co. for 28 years. He enjoyed spending his spare time at Elmore Conservation Club and New Sportsman's Club. He was a member of The Epiphany of the Lord St. Thomas Aquinas Parish.
Surviving Jack is his loving wife of 53 years, Gladys A.; children, Joan (Mark) White, David (Kyana) Pierson, Nancy Pierson; grandchildren, Tori (David) Ferguson, Elisabeth (Alex) Blanchette, Andrew, and Avery Pierson; sisters, Ginny Majeski and Sue Roach. Jack was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, Feb. 28 from 2-8 pm at Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home, Oregon Chapel, 440 S. Coy Road, Oregon. The Rosary will be recited at 6:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Epiphany of the Lord St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 729 White Street, Toledo, Ohio on Friday, March 1, at 11:00 AM. The family will greet friends beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at St. Ignatius Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Donor's choice.
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Ron Berkebile
March 5, 2019
Our condolences to the Pierson family. I have a lot of great memories of Jack while working with him at Bostwick Braun in the 70s & 80s.
After moving on, I always liked to occasionally see him at Penneys.
Ron &Polly Berkebile
February 28, 2019
One of the Best Neighbors ever! Great memories ,Great Family! My deepest sympathies, Denny Jack never called me Denise
February 26, 2019
Rest in heaven Jack. Our condolences to the Pierson family, Mike & Sheila Deitrickson
February 24, 2019
Please accept my condolences on the passing of your dear love one. May God be with you during this very difficult time of grief and sorrow.
February 24, 2019
Please accept my deepest condolences for the passing of John.. May the God of comfort and tender mercy wrap the family and friends in his loving arms during this time of sorrow
Colbert and Torney
February 24, 2019
May the family of John Pierson have peace from God in this time of deep sorrow. Isaiah 61 :1 and 2 shows that the God of all comfort will be with those who mourn. Please accept our condolences.
February 24, 2019
Earnie Ray
February 24, 2019
My condolences to the family . May you find comfort in your treasured memories and Gods promise to return your loved ones who passed away in death . 1 Thessalonians 4 : 13 , 14
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2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home - Oregon Chapel440 South Coy Road, Oregon, OH 43616
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28
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