Catherine Pearson
December 17, 2012
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Catherine Pearson, 81, went to be with her Lord on Monday, December 17, 2012. She was born March 14, 1931, in Des Moines, daughter of Dale and Mary Pearson.
Catherine was a very active and devoted lifelong member of All Saints Catholic Church in Des Moines. She was involved with the Catholic Women’s League, St. Vincent de Paul, and Catholic Daughters. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, reading, making the best apple pies, and spending time with her family.
Catherine was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Mary Margaret Pearson Reardon; and brother, Charles Joseph Pearson. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Ginny Pearson, as well as a large extended family of Pearsons and Reardons.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, December 22, 2012, at All Saints Catholic Church, 650 NE 52nd Avenue in Des Moines, with burial following at Glendale Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines, with a 7 p.m. rosary service.
Memorial contributions may be made to All Saints Catholic Church in loving memory of Catherine.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Margaret (Kennedy) Brower
12/24/2012
I have such fond memories of Catherine Pearson from growing up in Iowa. I remember loving to get to go to her house. I recall Easters there and then every holiday at the Bray house included Catherine Pearson. My sister Liz and I stopped in for a surprise visit not long ago and we were able to talk with Catherine and tell her how much she meant to us. God Bless you Catherine and the entire Pearson Clan. Thinking of you all at this time.
patrice matias (neice)
12/21/2012
Thank you for being a great AUNT . Feel so sad that I cant be ther to say good-bye But you are in my thoughts today and always YOU will be missed LOVE YOU AUNT KATIE
Eleanor Bauer
12/21/2012
I have enjoyed knowing Catherine in the few years she attended the "JOY" bible study and our fellowship times. We all knew her as "Kate" and will certainly miss her. She was at our final lesson, less than one week of her passing. She seemed fine then, and was signed up for our Christmas luncheon that was December 19th. God Bless all her extended family members and friends she was close to. I would be at the visitation tonight, but am snowed in out in the country. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Mary Ann McCoy
12/20/2012
Catherine was an outstanding example of what it means to be a active and involved member of the parish. Her faithfulness to daily Mass, being a Lector & Eucharistic minister and most especially attending every funeral at All Saints. May she rest in Peace.
Sally Starmer
12/20/2012
Catherine was so kind to the ladies of "JOY" at Ankeny Free. We will certainly miss her on our Wed. morning bible study. I am sure she is so happy to be with her love ones above. God bless her and we will meet again.
Darlene Halbur
12/19/2012
I will always remember Catherine for being so friendly, generous and helpful when my husband and I first joined All Saints Parish. She will dearly be missed. Our prayers are with her and family. May God Bless her and those close to her.
Debbie Zaun-Smith
12/19/2012
I was saddened to hear of the death of Catherine. I will always remember her as the sweetest lady who always took the time to talk to me when I came to church at All Saints. She was so good to my mother, and our family really appreciated that. She was a gem and one of the kindest persons I've known. God Bless her.