George
George Pearson
George A. Pearson of Plainwell, Michigan, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2013, at his home. Mr. Pearson was born December 4, 1919, in Plainwell to Arnold and Anna (Dewispelaere) Pearson and was a lifelong resident of the area.
In 1937 he graduated from Plainwell High School. For many years George and his brothers owned and operated Pearson and Sons Marathon in Plainwell. In his leisure time he enjoyed gardening, fishing, bowling and was an avid Plainwell football fan.
On July 9, 1949, in Otsego he married Hazel Keene, who passed away in February. Also preceding him in death were a daughter-in-law, Kelene Pearson; four brothers, Jack, Joe, Jim and Arnie Pearson; and a sister, Shirley Hileski.
Surviving are seven children, Michael (Patricia) Pearson of Otsego, James (Janet) Pearson, Kathleen Loughead, George Pearson, Jr. and David (Jenann) Pearson, all of Plainwell, Lisa (Paul) Pearson of Kalamazoo and Mark Pearson of Plainwell; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
Friends may visit with George’s family from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. Thursday, August 29, 2013, at the
Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego
, where the Rosary will be recited at 8:00 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M. Friday, August 30, 2013, at St. Margaret Church, Otsego, Rev. Fr. Brian Stanley and Rev. Fr. Don Klingler Celebrants. Burial will follow at St. Margaret Cemetery, Otsego.
Contributions in memory of George may be made to St. Vincent DePaul Society, c/o St. Margaret Church, 766 S. Farmer St., Otsego, MI 49078, or
Southern Care,
Inc., 4341 S. Westnedge Ave., #2100, Kalamazoo, MI 49008..
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Jerry and Judy Shumaker
August 26, 2013 at 4:39 pm
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that our thoughts and sympathy are with all of you. May your fond memories bring you peace in the days and years ahead. Take care.
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Ken Miller & Wendy Rankin Miller
August 26, 2013 at 5:35 pm
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Kathy hang in there we love you. Your friends, Ken and Wendy
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Mary Ellen Riggs
August 26, 2013 at 7:02 pm
Kathy,
Sorry to hear about your Father my Prayers are with you.
Mary Ellen Riggs RT
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Gary L. (Lambo) Lamorandier
August 26, 2013 at 9:39 pm
Deepest sympathy to the whole family. I was lucky like countless kids to have Hazel and George open their house and Pine Lake cottage to us, taking pop to our 5th grade basket ball team, and I can’t forget bring my bike to the station to put air in my tires or patch them. Plainwell just lost some history but those who he touched will always have it. Mike,Jim,Kathy,George,Dave,Lisa,Mark and your family my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lambo
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Keith Kosier
November 15, 2016 at 11:25 pm
Lamb, just saw this, not from there and only had privilege of living there last 2 years of HSBC but George jr, you, Richie were some fun guys. George used to fill up at Marathon in middle of night. Just to funny. Miss all u all
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Sara Dalrymple
August 26, 2013 at 9:49 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Pearson family at this difficult time. Grandpa George was a wonderful man.
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Kathy Arehart Luster
August 26, 2013 at 9:57 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Pearson family. So sorry for your loss. He has a great welcoming party of Plainwell Trojan fans, including my Dad.
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Thomas Pearson II
August 26, 2013 at 9:57 pm
Always a great time listening to Uncle George and Grandpa Joe b.s. about life. Well, when any of us get together really. RIP Uncle George.
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Jeff and Janey Richards
August 26, 2013 at 11:20 pm
Kathy, I was so sorry to hear about your loss. May our Lord and Savior give you and your whole family strength and peace to get through this whole process.
Always remember the good times with your Dad. and that God Loves You!
Jeff and Janey
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Ann (Hileski) Wester
August 26, 2013 at 11:50 pm
Love you all. I consider the whole bunch of you just 7 more brothers and sisters. Like most of the people in town thought we were anyhow. Uncle George I love you, I imagine their is quite a happy reunion going on in the presence of our Lord.
Peace and Love cousins.
Ann
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Terese LePert
August 27, 2013 at 1:32 am
Dear Pearson Family,
Your love, care and time were priceless gifts given by you to your father and grand-father. He is blessed to have you as family. May your hearts heal fast knowing that he was truly a man of faith and has been welcomed with open arms by his Lord and Savior.
Love you Kathy
Mabel
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Becky Knapp
August 27, 2013 at 6:40 am
Kathy and family. I am so sorry to here of your fathers passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Becky
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Agnes Schmitt Vanarsdal
August 27, 2013 at 7:05 am
Mike and Patty— so very sorry to read a out Mike’ s fathers passing. May God’s grace be with both of you and all your family through this difficult time. My mother in law– Betty Vanarsdal ( she is gone now) loved the Pearson Boys. I have herd her speak of them often.
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Lori and Terry Steele
August 27, 2013 at 7:14 am
Terry and I are thinking about all of you and sending prays. Plainwell has lost one of it’s icons. I remember always going down to the station to get the car fixed, a long with gas. As I got older I remember George could not remember my name so he would call me Little Kick after my dad.
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Karen Koehn
August 27, 2013 at 10:08 am
Kathy…..
I will miss seeing you and Dad on Sunday mornings. Your Dad and his brothers made me feel so @ home in Plainwell when I moved here since I worked across the street from the station. May God take you and the family under his wing, guide you and give you strength. My prayers to you all.
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Deb, and Kevin Charron
August 27, 2013 at 4:53 pm
Kathy,
hugs to you and the kids. next appointment I have with Dr. Mamood, I’ll deliver them personally
I’m so very sorry Kathy. My thoughts, and prayers to you, the kids, and all of your family.
Reply
Bob Currie and Family
August 27, 2013 at 7:20 pm
sorry to hear about George. we will miss him. are prayers and condolences are with his family.
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David Boulter
August 27, 2013 at 10:25 pm
Mike,
Not much more that I can say than I’m sorry for the loss of your dad. My thoughts are with you, Patty and your family.
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Bob & Roberta Miles
August 27, 2013 at 11:52 pm
Mike , Pat and family. George was one of my favorite Plainwell fans. If it wasn’t George and his buddy giving it to me when I was coaching JV Basketball – or talking sports over a drink at the Elks – etc. it was always a joy talking to George Pearson. Our thoughts are with you – he will be missed by all that knew him.
Bob Miles
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Marilyn Page
August 28, 2013 at 6:15 am
Me and my family will surely miss George, his kids and mine grew up together. a lot of good times and we live just down the street. My family and I have a lot of good memories of the Pearson family, will never forget them. May God bless the family and now George is with Hazel and all his brothers and sister. My prayers and thoughts will be with you all during this difficult time. Marilyn Page
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Tim and Marcia Quigley
August 28, 2013 at 7:43 am
Kathy and Family,
Prayers and Blessings to you! Your father (and your mother) were so very lucky to have you especially since you always brought them to church; I could see the love between all of you by your actions and attentive ways with them. Now they are in Heaven together and are Angels watching over you! God Bless you!
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alison harris
August 28, 2013 at 8:32 am
When I living in plainwell i always go over to vistor uncle George and aunt Hazel .They gave me money to my bowl-a thron funraising.
They were the nice people i knew .They were let me swim at the cottage at pine lake and take me on the pontoon .George will be miss
all sister Shirley Hileski and brothers Joe pearson Jim Pearson
Arnold,Bill ,Hazel They all having a Big Party up there in Heaven
We Love you Uncle George
From your Niece and Nephew
Alison & Ray Harris
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Sheila (Hileski) Weyrick
August 28, 2013 at 12:10 pm
I have this picture in my mind what is taking place in Heaven. Here is the poem I read at my Dad’s funeral just 2 months ago and this is how I have begun to picture every Passing from this life to Eternal Life.
Homecoming Party by Jean Formo
(Edited)
Death is God carrying Dad in one arm,
while the other flings aside Heaven’s door
to welcome him back to the blazing hearth of his first home.
While those inside, having arrived before him
Rush to the door like glad Children .. Shouting
He’s Here!!! George is Here!!
Death has a bad name on Earth, But in Heaven,
It’s a homecoming Party every time the door opens.
God does not forget us earthbound children , sad and left behind.
God leaves the party early to enter into our despair
And gets us ready for our own parties someday.
I can just imagine Grandma and Grandpa Pearson’s shining faces along with all Uncle George’s brothers and Sister, running to him and pulling him into the greatest hug there is.
He is strong and walking and healthy and Happy.
Love to you all.
Sheila.
P.S Dax wanted me to let you know he did not steal a bottle of beer from Uncle George’s refrigerator when his Grandpa Hileski asked him to!!!
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Jim and Pat DeDoes
August 28, 2013 at 1:14 pm
Our condolences to all of George’s family and friends. I really do object to all the Pearson “boys”, and Shirley of course, being in heaven.
Being earthbound does have it’s drawbacks…Heaven rejoices !!!
“What A Day That Will Be” Hazel must be so glad to have him home.
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Ron & Mari MacDonald
August 29, 2013 at 11:12 am
Our thoughts and prayers to your family at this time of your loss.
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Michael Chase
August 29, 2013 at 8:55 pm
To the Pearson family,
I’m sorry to hear about the loss of your of your father. Mr. Pearson was a kind gentleman who was always caring. My family would always take our cars to the gas station and he would always take care of our cars. Always would like to know how our family was doing.
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Joe and Kelly Sherwood
August 31, 2013 at 7:40 pm
So very sorry for your loss…….our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
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Keith Kosier
September 29, 2013 at 11:35 am
Mr. George was totally cool, cant believe he put up with my crazy stuff all the time. Just saw this sight completely by chance and he was one of the great people I had the chance to meet in my life, luv that family. Will do a prayer at Mass for sure. Rock on Mr. George
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In 1937 he graduated from Plainwell High School. For many years George and his brothers owned and operated Pearson and Sons Marathon in Plainwell. In his leisure time he enjoyed gardening, fishing, bowling and was an avid Plainwell football fan.
On July 9, 1949, in Otsego he married Hazel Keene, who passed away in February. Also preceding him in death were a daughter-in-law, Kelene Pearson; four brothers, Jack, Joe, Jim and Arnie Pearson; and a sister, Shirley Hileski.
Surviving are seven children, Michael (Patricia) Pearson of Otsego, James (Janet) Pearson, Kathleen Loughead, George Pearson, Jr. and David (Jenann) Pearson, all of Plainwell, Lisa (Paul) Pearson of Kalamazoo and Mark Pearson of Plainwell; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
Friends may visit with George’s family from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. Thursday, August 29, 2013, at the
Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego
, where the Rosary will be recited at 8:00 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M. Friday, August 30, 2013, at St. Margaret Church, Otsego, Rev. Fr. Brian Stanley and Rev. Fr. Don Klingler Celebrants. Burial will follow at St. Margaret Cemetery, Otsego.
Contributions in memory of George may be made to St. Vincent DePaul Society, c/o St. Margaret Church, 766 S. Farmer St., Otsego, MI 49078, or
Southern Care,
Inc., 4341 S. Westnedge Ave., #2100, Kalamazoo, MI 49008..
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
Offer Condolence for the family of George Pearson
Condolence Messages
Jerry and Judy Shumaker
August 26, 2013 at 4:39 pm
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that our thoughts and sympathy are with all of you. May your fond memories bring you peace in the days and years ahead. Take care.
Reply
Ken Miller & Wendy Rankin Miller
August 26, 2013 at 5:35 pm
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Kathy hang in there we love you. Your friends, Ken and Wendy
Reply
Mary Ellen Riggs
August 26, 2013 at 7:02 pm
Kathy,
Sorry to hear about your Father my Prayers are with you.
Mary Ellen Riggs RT
Reply
Gary L. (Lambo) Lamorandier
August 26, 2013 at 9:39 pm
Deepest sympathy to the whole family. I was lucky like countless kids to have Hazel and George open their house and Pine Lake cottage to us, taking pop to our 5th grade basket ball team, and I can’t forget bring my bike to the station to put air in my tires or patch them. Plainwell just lost some history but those who he touched will always have it. Mike,Jim,Kathy,George,Dave,Lisa,Mark and your family my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lambo
Reply
Keith Kosier
November 15, 2016 at 11:25 pm
Lamb, just saw this, not from there and only had privilege of living there last 2 years of HSBC but George jr, you, Richie were some fun guys. George used to fill up at Marathon in middle of night. Just to funny. Miss all u all
Reply
Sara Dalrymple
August 26, 2013 at 9:49 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Pearson family at this difficult time. Grandpa George was a wonderful man.
Reply
Kathy Arehart Luster
August 26, 2013 at 9:57 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Pearson family. So sorry for your loss. He has a great welcoming party of Plainwell Trojan fans, including my Dad.
Reply
Thomas Pearson II
August 26, 2013 at 9:57 pm
Always a great time listening to Uncle George and Grandpa Joe b.s. about life. Well, when any of us get together really. RIP Uncle George.
Reply
Jeff and Janey Richards
August 26, 2013 at 11:20 pm
Kathy, I was so sorry to hear about your loss. May our Lord and Savior give you and your whole family strength and peace to get through this whole process.
Always remember the good times with your Dad. and that God Loves You!
Jeff and Janey
Reply
Ann (Hileski) Wester
August 26, 2013 at 11:50 pm
Love you all. I consider the whole bunch of you just 7 more brothers and sisters. Like most of the people in town thought we were anyhow. Uncle George I love you, I imagine their is quite a happy reunion going on in the presence of our Lord.
Peace and Love cousins.
Ann
Reply
Terese LePert
August 27, 2013 at 1:32 am
Dear Pearson Family,
Your love, care and time were priceless gifts given by you to your father and grand-father. He is blessed to have you as family. May your hearts heal fast knowing that he was truly a man of faith and has been welcomed with open arms by his Lord and Savior.
Love you Kathy
Mabel
Reply
Becky Knapp
August 27, 2013 at 6:40 am
Kathy and family. I am so sorry to here of your fathers passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Becky
Reply
Agnes Schmitt Vanarsdal
August 27, 2013 at 7:05 am
Mike and Patty— so very sorry to read a out Mike’ s fathers passing. May God’s grace be with both of you and all your family through this difficult time. My mother in law– Betty Vanarsdal ( she is gone now) loved the Pearson Boys. I have herd her speak of them often.
Reply
Lori and Terry Steele
August 27, 2013 at 7:14 am
Terry and I are thinking about all of you and sending prays. Plainwell has lost one of it’s icons. I remember always going down to the station to get the car fixed, a long with gas. As I got older I remember George could not remember my name so he would call me Little Kick after my dad.
Reply
Karen Koehn
August 27, 2013 at 10:08 am
Kathy…..
I will miss seeing you and Dad on Sunday mornings. Your Dad and his brothers made me feel so @ home in Plainwell when I moved here since I worked across the street from the station. May God take you and the family under his wing, guide you and give you strength. My prayers to you all.
Reply
Deb, and Kevin Charron
August 27, 2013 at 4:53 pm
Kathy,
hugs to you and the kids. next appointment I have with Dr. Mamood, I’ll deliver them personally
I’m so very sorry Kathy. My thoughts, and prayers to you, the kids, and all of your family.
Reply
Bob Currie and Family
August 27, 2013 at 7:20 pm
sorry to hear about George. we will miss him. are prayers and condolences are with his family.
Reply
David Boulter
August 27, 2013 at 10:25 pm
Mike,
Not much more that I can say than I’m sorry for the loss of your dad. My thoughts are with you, Patty and your family.
Reply
Bob & Roberta Miles
August 27, 2013 at 11:52 pm
Mike , Pat and family. George was one of my favorite Plainwell fans. If it wasn’t George and his buddy giving it to me when I was coaching JV Basketball – or talking sports over a drink at the Elks – etc. it was always a joy talking to George Pearson. Our thoughts are with you – he will be missed by all that knew him.
Bob Miles
Reply
Marilyn Page
August 28, 2013 at 6:15 am
Me and my family will surely miss George, his kids and mine grew up together. a lot of good times and we live just down the street. My family and I have a lot of good memories of the Pearson family, will never forget them. May God bless the family and now George is with Hazel and all his brothers and sister. My prayers and thoughts will be with you all during this difficult time. Marilyn Page
Reply
Tim and Marcia Quigley
August 28, 2013 at 7:43 am
Kathy and Family,
Prayers and Blessings to you! Your father (and your mother) were so very lucky to have you especially since you always brought them to church; I could see the love between all of you by your actions and attentive ways with them. Now they are in Heaven together and are Angels watching over you! God Bless you!
Reply
alison harris
August 28, 2013 at 8:32 am
When I living in plainwell i always go over to vistor uncle George and aunt Hazel .They gave me money to my bowl-a thron funraising.
They were the nice people i knew .They were let me swim at the cottage at pine lake and take me on the pontoon .George will be miss
all sister Shirley Hileski and brothers Joe pearson Jim Pearson
Arnold,Bill ,Hazel They all having a Big Party up there in Heaven
We Love you Uncle George
From your Niece and Nephew
Alison & Ray Harris
Reply
Sheila (Hileski) Weyrick
August 28, 2013 at 12:10 pm
I have this picture in my mind what is taking place in Heaven. Here is the poem I read at my Dad’s funeral just 2 months ago and this is how I have begun to picture every Passing from this life to Eternal Life.
Homecoming Party by Jean Formo
(Edited)
Death is God carrying Dad in one arm,
while the other flings aside Heaven’s door
to welcome him back to the blazing hearth of his first home.
While those inside, having arrived before him
Rush to the door like glad Children .. Shouting
He’s Here!!! George is Here!!
Death has a bad name on Earth, But in Heaven,
It’s a homecoming Party every time the door opens.
God does not forget us earthbound children , sad and left behind.
God leaves the party early to enter into our despair
And gets us ready for our own parties someday.
I can just imagine Grandma and Grandpa Pearson’s shining faces along with all Uncle George’s brothers and Sister, running to him and pulling him into the greatest hug there is.
He is strong and walking and healthy and Happy.
Love to you all.
Sheila.
P.S Dax wanted me to let you know he did not steal a bottle of beer from Uncle George’s refrigerator when his Grandpa Hileski asked him to!!!
Reply
Jim and Pat DeDoes
August 28, 2013 at 1:14 pm
Our condolences to all of George’s family and friends. I really do object to all the Pearson “boys”, and Shirley of course, being in heaven.
Being earthbound does have it’s drawbacks…Heaven rejoices !!!
“What A Day That Will Be” Hazel must be so glad to have him home.
Reply
Ron & Mari MacDonald
August 29, 2013 at 11:12 am
Our thoughts and prayers to your family at this time of your loss.
Reply
Michael Chase
August 29, 2013 at 8:55 pm
To the Pearson family,
I’m sorry to hear about the loss of your of your father. Mr. Pearson was a kind gentleman who was always caring. My family would always take our cars to the gas station and he would always take care of our cars. Always would like to know how our family was doing.
Reply
Joe and Kelly Sherwood
August 31, 2013 at 7:40 pm
So very sorry for your loss…….our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Reply
Keith Kosier
September 29, 2013 at 11:35 am
Mr. George was totally cool, cant believe he put up with my crazy stuff all the time. Just saw this sight completely by chance and he was one of the great people I had the chance to meet in my life, luv that family. Will do a prayer at Mass for sure. Rock on Mr. George
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