Dave Pearson Obiturary

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Pearson, David Kenneth of Maple Grove. Born Nov. 26, 1939. Went home to be with his Lord on Oct. 25, 2009, at the age of 69 following injuries sustained while vacationing in Cancun. Dave is survived by his soul mate, 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 55411, 763-417-8200. Visitation will be from 1-2 pm. Service will start at 2:00 pm followed by a social in the fellowship hall.

Comment: I've known Dave for almost 8 years. He and his wife Amy were the social activities directors at Emmaus Baptist Church. They've been at 4th Baptist for 2 or 3 years. A couple Dave memories:

1. Question: What's retirement like? Dave: It's like every day is a Saturday.
   
2. Dave and Amy served faithfully as greeters at Fourth Baptist Church
   
3. Dave and Amy would go to Mexico every year for 3 weeks. Dave would return so tanned that he looked like a Mexican.
   
4. Dave broke his hip a couple of years ago. As a result of his injury he walked with somewhat of a stiff leg. I would often call him "John Wayne".
   
5. Dave visited with me on Sunday 10/18 to tell me about their upcoming trip to Cancun. He said, I'll see you in three weeks. He died on Sunday 10/25!
   
   

Dave was a faithful, God-fearing, people-loving man! He joins the "general assembly and church of the firstborn who are registered in heaven" (Hebrews 12:23). I will miss him!