Maurice Ray Pearson

Maurice R. Pearson, age 91, of Ithaca, died Sunday, December 2, 2012 at Masonic Pathways in Alma.

Maurice was born October 18, 1921 to Bernice and Marie (Buckingham) Pearson in Pompeii, Michigan. He married Pearl Wheeler June 1, 1946. She preceded him in death in 2005.

Maurice was a graduate of Fulton High school. He was a veteran of the US Army, serving during WWII where he was stationed in England. Following the war he was employed by Dilts Equiptment Company, Gratiot County Road Commission (which he retired from), and Godley’s Country Floral. Maurice was a member of the Ithaca Masonic Lodge, Ithaca VFW, Ithaca Lions Club, and the Gratiot Country Club. He loved spending time with his family, helping others, fixing things, and traveling around the country.

Maurice is survived by his son, Roger (Connie) Pearson of Otsego; grandchildren, Angela (Kevin) Rule of Libertyville, IL. and Brian (Stacy) Pearson of Grandville; and great grandchildren, Brandon, Rachel, Kate, Alex, and Abby. He is preceded in death by his wife, Pearl, and parents Bernice and Marie.

Funeral services for Maurice will be 11am, Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca. Pastor George Ayoub will officiate and burial will follow at Ithaca Cemetery. The family will greet friends on Tuesday, Dec. 4, from 4 to 7pm at the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca, with a Masonic service following the visitation at 7pm. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to the American Heart Association.