Richard D. Pearson

Richard D. Pearson
December 26, 1954 - March 17, 2009
South English, Iowa
Visitation: 5-8 p.m. March 20, 2009 at Powell Funeral Home, Keota
Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. March 21, 2009 at Powell Funeral Home, Keota
Interment: March 21, 2009 at Keota Cemetery
Richard D. Pearson, age 54, of South English, died Tuesday, March 17, 2009, following a sudden illness. Dick was born December 26, 1954, in Washington, Iowa, to Gordon and Rosalie ( Smith) Pearson and graduated from Keota High School in 1973. Dick was employed as a welder at Vittetoe, Inc. for the past 27 years. On September 27, 1997, he married Debra Moubry, daughter of Gary and Karen Moubry of Vinton. Dick and Deb worked together with the American Youth Soccer Organization, coaching soccer for young children in the community for over 14 years. Dick was an avid Hawkeye fan and attended football games and traveled to many bowl games with his family. When he wasn't wearing black and gold, he wore green and gold and could be found cheering for the Green Bay Packers. Dick's other interests included country western dance, history trivia and physical fitness. He was a devoted husband and father and spent weekends camping, fishing and traveling with his family. Survivors include his wife: Deb of South English; three children: Jennifer Pearson of Des Moines, Katlyn Pearson of North Liberty and Matthew Pearson of North Liberty; two sisters: Linda See and husband James of Mason City and Sue Pearson of Iowa City; sister-in-law: Laurie Spalding and husband Glenn of Vinton; nieces: Rachel and Mara Spalding; nephew: Luke Moubry, his wife Sara and daughter: Natalie. Also surviving are his two beagles: Benny and Matilda. He was preceded in death by his parents: Gordon and Rosalie Pearson. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2009, at Powell Funeral Home in Keota, with Rev. Connie Wacht officiating. Burial will be at Keota Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2009, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established for the Iowa County Humane Society, a soccer scholarship or the Iowa County Nature Center at Lake Iowa. Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Keota is caring for Dick and his family. Condolences may be e-mailed at www.powellfuneralhomes.com under obituaries.