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David Kenneth Pearson

David Pearson Obituary

Of Maple Grove Born November 26, 1939 Went home to be with his Lord on October 25, 2009, at the age of 69, following injuries sustained while vacationing in Cancun. Dave is survived by his soulmate, beloved wife Amy. He was a patient and loving Dad to David, Judith and Peggy (Kevin), and a wonderful Grandpa to Alicia, Abby, Katie, Nicki and Bobby. Dave is also survived by sisters, Irene (Herman) and Lila; many nieces and nephews and friends. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Dorothy Pearson; infant brothers, Forrest and Emmitt; brothers, Nathan and Lester; sisters, Gloria, Delores, Dorothy and Mildred. Services will be on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at Fourth Baptist Church, 900 Forestview Lane No., Plymouth, MN, 55441, 763-417-8200. Visitation will be from 1-2pm. Service will start at 2:00pm followed by a social in the fellowship hall.

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Published by Pioneer Press on Nov. 1, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for David Pearson

Sponsored by Judy Pearson.

20 Entries

Judith Pearson

October 26, 2019

Hi Dad. You just had your 10 year anniversary in Heaven!!! I know you are always watching over us. Here is a recap since the last time I wrote to you.

Abby and Randy got married on the beach in Sanibel. Shayla was a beautiful flower girl. They just had twin daughters on August 20, 2019. They are named Charlotte Louise Pearson Taylor and Sutton Rose Pearson Taylor. Abby wanted them to have your name as part of their middle names. They are truly amazing and Shayla is a wonderful big sister. Shayla is already 5. She's in pre-K right now. She's so smart!!!

Uncle Charlie came to see you. I'm sure your drinking coffee together. Then Peggy died August 4, 2019. I dream't that she was up and dressed and talking to you. Dad, I know that you came for her and she is happy.

Mom and David are doing well. Alicia, Nate, Wyatt and Weston are good. Katie and James are married. Plus Nikky and Kevyn just got married last month. Kevin really misses Peggy. He is planning her memorial service/celebration on her birthday (Nov. 23).

We really miss you. I really miss you. I cried for me on Friday, Oct. 25, your special day.

I love you Dad!
Jud

June 15, 2014

Hi Dad. Happy Father's Day. Here's a recap of what's been going on:

Alicia and Nate had another baby boy. His name is Weston Dale. Wyatt is 3 years old already and is a great big brother.

Abby just graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls on May 17, 2014. She received her Bachelor of Social Work Degree and her Social Work License from the State of Minnesota. And one more bit of news. She is having a baby girl, due August 15th.

David sold his house in North Branch and now lives with Mom.

I'm doing ok. I had to get a 2nd job. Besides still doing daycare, now I work overnights at Cub. I work in produce and also cashier 2 nights a week.

Mom's doing good. It really helps to have David around.

We really miss you. I just still really need you. Your neighbor, Dave Sather has been helping me around the house.

I love you Dad.

Forever your little girl,
Jud

June 16, 2013

Happy Father's Day Dad.

Mom, Abby and I are in Sanibel right now and I almost gave you a call at lunch time like we always did.

Dad, you never said you were leaving. You never said goodbye. You were gone before I knew it and only God knows why.

Dad, a million times I've needed you and a million times I've cried. If love could have saved you, you never would have died.

Dad, I loved you so much while you were alive. I miss you and I love you still. It broke my heart the day you died and my heart is broken still.

Dad, you didn't go to Heaven alone because part of me went with you the day God took you home.

I love you and I miss you dreadfully. And I know you're watching over me.

Jud

October 24, 2011

Hi Dad. Tommorrow will be your 2nd anniversary in Heaven. We all still miss you so much that it hurts.

There are still so many times when I just can't hide the sorrow in my eyes. I know that sometimes healing just takes time. I don't have anything that I can say because there's just no words to make my sadness go away.

There are many days when life seems so hard. Without you, it seems almost hard to bear. And Dad, sometimes living without you seems so unfair.

I keep trying to hide how I feel, but I'm not very good at it. Usually it gets the best of me when I'm alone in the car. My heart is still breaking.

I know that LOVE can save a heart that's torn and that hope can be reborn. This pain and emptiness is still so fresh. And sometimes healing just takes time.

I just have to keep reminding myself that it's ok to feel sad and to miss you dreadfully. But you would want me and all of us carry on the same, though things won't be the same anymore. So we'll try to carry on the same just like we did before.

Abby as started her 2nd year of college in River Falls. She earned the Dean's List last year and she is doing very well in school!

She has been dating Justin for just over a year. He's very nice and he reminds me of you. He's very handy. He knows alot about cars and stuff.

Alicia and Nate are getting married February 25th, 2012. Your first great-grandson, Wyatt David DeFoe, was born December 18, 2010. Alicia gave him your name as a tribute to you.

I feel better now. It was so hard when I first started writing to you.

I love you Dad and I will always miss you.

Jud

October 25, 2010

Hi Dad. Its so hard to believe that its already been a year since you went away. A year filled with so many firsts. Some were very painful for all of us. The first one was Thankgiving which was also your 70th birthday. Then came Christmas, your wedding anniversary, Abby's graduation, Father's day...I have really missed you and I still have this emptiness without you.

I know you already know this, but I changed the battery in the van by myself. I just winged it and the van works great. I also got the front porch done by Dave, your neighbor. Even though I miss you so much, I will carry on the same.

Dad, I adapted a song by Christine Wertzin just for you:

Last October you went away. How I wished you would have stayed, but now you're gone. What can I do? What can I say? God had His perfect way.

But I'll carry on the same, though things won't be the same anymore. I'll carry on the same, just like I did before.

I dream of you, your face so kind. Your memory runs through my mind since you've been gone. My broken heart still seeks to find God's perfect will devine.

But I'll carry on the same, though things won't be the same anymore. Yes I'll carry on the same just like I did before.

Please God, please take my hand. Give me grace to understand why Dad's gone. He's already there in the promised land, circled by angels he stands.

So I'll carry on the same, though things won't be the same anymore. Yes I'll carry on the same just like I did before.

Dear Lord, I know he's fine. I keep him in my heart and mind since he's been gone. I know he's watching from above. My heart is filled with so much love even though he's been gone.

So I'll carry on the same, though things won't be the same anymore. Yes I'll carry on the same, just like I did before.

Some day will be my time to go. I'm excited because I've missed you so, since you've been gone. I'll see the smile on your face as I enter Heaven's gate and you welcome me home.

So 'til then I'll carry on the same, though things won't be the same anymore. Dad, I'll carry on the same just like I did before.

I love you Dad!
Jud

Abby Pearson

May 8, 2010

Grandpa,
I can not even begin to tell you how much I miss you. Everytime I come over to yours and Grandma's house, I just start to cry. I miss you so very much and I love you so so much.
I have so many questions that I never got to ask, that I can only ask you in my dreams now. You were the closet I have ever had to a dad. You are so loving and caring and I remember your wonderful stories from your vacations and from other experiences. I remember when you would tell the stories you would always laugh while telling them which made them so much more good. I remember when I was younger, you always wanted me to watch out for Katie and Nikki and when they did something mischevious, you scoled me. I absolutely love you for it. Grandpa, I miss you so much.
I remember the day you and Grandma left for Mexico, I gave you a big hug and told you I love you. I wish I could have held on forever not letting you go.
I know you are up in heaven golfing with God and drinking your expresso coffee that you loved so much. You are having one big party waiting for all of us to one day meet again.
I can not wait for that day and I know you are in spirit here with all of us. On the day I graduate from High School you will be there, the day I get married you will be there, the day I have kids you will be there, and so many other important milestones in my life, you will be there in spirit. I love you so much Grandpa and I miss you every single day.

JUD

January 13, 2010

DAD,

SO MANY TIMES I'VE REACHED FOR THE PHONE TO CALL AND ASK YOU A QUESTION BUT THEN I REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE WATCHING US FROM HEAVEN. I MISS YOU EVERY SINGLE DAY AND MY HEART HURTS.

I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!

YOUR LITTLE GIRL,
JUD

Jeanne Armour

November 12, 2009

Nov.11,2009
Dear Amy,
My prayers and love are with you and your family. I will always remember the good looking Indian.

Love Jeanne

Gloria Toutges

November 6, 2009

Amy & family; I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I do know something of what you are or will be going through. My heart goes out to you and your chrildren. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief.

Eze 12:7

Ray Viall

November 4, 2009

Dave was always such a pleasure to work with at Golden Valley. I'll always remember the help and clear thinking he provided as a member of our safety committee, which in turn helped others. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Carol Christensen

November 3, 2009

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.
I can't imagine how you are feeling. If there is anything at all that I can help with let me know, I'm just down the road.

Lamentations 3:31-33
For men are not cast off by the Lord forever.Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love.For he does not willingly bring affliction or grief to the children of men.

Steve Channer

November 3, 2009

I will always remember Dave's love for garage sales and a good deal. He would sometimes buy things and bring them back to the office to give away. A quirky guy with a big heart.

Tom McClusky

November 2, 2009

So sorry to hear of your and our loss. I had not seen Dave in quite a long time but remember the day we were teaching the only guy shorter than me how to dive. Casey Jones sidekick Roundhouse Rodney got to try scuba in a pool while Amy took pictures.

Dick Giddings

November 2, 2009

Amy & Family
Dave and I worked together from 1964 in Golden Valley to our retirement. Enjoyed the stories Dave shared with me about the vacations you both took. We laughed alot about things that we did together and I'll never forget him. Life is so short everyone should make a constant effort to keep contact with each other. This gentleman will be certainly missed by all.

Dan Phelps

November 2, 2009

Sorry to hear of your loss. I had the priviledge of meeting Dave when I transferred into the Right of Way Office of the Department of Transportation in Roseville. Dave gave me an encouraging article on the christian faith during my first few months at the office. I know that we can rejoice that he has gone home to be with the Lord. We must not grieve as those that have no hope in the resurrection. 1Thessalonians 4:13-18 can be a great encouragment during these difficult times. God be with you!

November 2, 2009

Amy & family,

My heart goes out to you at this sad time. I have fond memories of Dave from working at the ACS garage sale. He was always smiling, kind hearted and truly a gentleman. We were always happy to see him on Tues. & Thurs. with the Caribou coffee and he was so eager to share it with the volunteers.
My prayers are with you.

Barb Hesli

November 2, 2009

To Amy and Family,

My heartfelt condolences. Your hearts soon will be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. I remember the days growing up in the neighborhood and the person that David was, a caring real person.

Richard Lemke

Mary Ann Urvig

November 1, 2009

Dave will be remembered for his thoughtfulness of others. He was helpful whereever he saw a need. I worked a number of years at the American Cancer Society Worlds Largest Garage sale and Dave was alway willing to help anyone there.. It is with great sadness I want to express my Sympathy to his wife Amy and his family..
Mary Ann Urvig

Charles Newborg

November 1, 2009

After working closely with Dave for nearly twenty years, will always miss him. Chuck Newborg

George Kydd

November 1, 2009

Dave Pearson.
Dave will always be remembered as a cheerful, hardworking Deptment Head for the American Cancer Society Worlds Largest Garage Sale. We worked many years with him and always found him to be helpful and thoughtful in our approach to find a solution for the woes of the world. I especially enjoyed reminiscing about scuba diving.
Both Barb and I are very saddened by his premature departure from this world.
Our condolences to Amy and the rest of his family.
Barb and George Kydd

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