Reba M. Pearson

Reba passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at New Friends Assisted Living in Kalamazoo.

She was born November 28, 1930 in Lawrence, the daughter of Roy and Della (DeMoss) Root. Reba graduated from Lawrence High School in 1949 and graduated from the Borgess School of Nursing. She was a Registered Nurse for area doctors and had worked at Gillmore Department Store until it closed.

Reba was happiest when surrounded by her family and loved them very much. On July 11, 1953 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Kalamazoo she married William Pearson who survives.

Also surviving are her sons, David (Judy) Pearson of Plainwell and Sam (Mary) Pearson of Dorr; grandchildren, Becky, Will, Tara and Erica along with 7 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Ruby Gray and Ruth Theirjung and brothers, Roger and Ronald Root.

Friends may visit with Reba’s family starting at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, October 19, 2019 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego, until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 A.M. with celebrant MaryAnn DeVries officiating.

Burial will follow at Alamo Center Cemetery.

Contributions in memory of Reba may be made to

Southern Care Hospice

.

Messages of condolence may be posted at

www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.

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Linda Lyons

October 16, 2019 at 1:55 pm

So sorry Dave and Judy for your loss, hugs and prayers

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Brenda Barrick

October 16, 2019 at 10:04 pm

Thinking of you all, many prayers going out to you. I always thought I would get to meet her. Love you

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Brenda Barrick

October 16, 2019 at 10:08 pm

We are all thinking of you and are just so sorry, love to you all

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Roxanne Orr

October 17, 2019 at 4:12 pm

So very sorry for your loss David & Judy. Sending hugs and prayers your way.

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Deb Farmer

October 17, 2019 at 6:50 pm

So sorry to here of your loss Becky may she Rest In Peace

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Tammy

October 18, 2019 at 4:46 pm

Dave and Judy and FAMILY ~ Hugs … Thinking of you during this difficult time. May you find comfort with all your lifelong love and memories!

God Bless

Tammy Pfau Leonard

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Joyce Hunt

October 18, 2019 at 9:43 pm

Dave and family. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May your memories help you get through this difficult time.

Hugs,

Joyce Hiemstra Hunt

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Valerie Cleveland

October 19, 2019 at 6:30 pm

So sorry to hear of your loss.

She was a wonderful lady.

Valerie

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