Published May 31, 2012, 12:00 AM

Alvin E. Pearson

The Lord called Alvin E. Pearson home on Tuesday, May 29, 2012, after a lengthy illness. He passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family.

The Lord called Alvin E. Pearson home on Tuesday, May 29, 2012, after a lengthy illness. He passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family.

Alvin was born May 3, 1944, and was a lifetime resident of Foxboro. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, four wheeling and spending time with his family and friends. He also enjoyed logging and spending time in the woods. Alvin worked at several places during his lifetime, but his two favorites were cooking at Camp Nebagamon for Boys in Lake Nebagamon and for the past six years he spent at Wal-Mart in Superior. In his spare time he was an auto mechanic and enjoyed helping his family, friends and neighbors to get back on the road. He was a volunteer fireman for the Summit Fire Department for many years.

He is survived by his wife, Connie; four sons, Adam, Brian, Rick and Jim; three daughters, Amanda, Sheila and Lori; a brother, Douglas (Anna) Pearson of Foxboro, two sisters, Audrey (Richard) Forrest of International Falls, Minn., and Mary Ellen (Brandon) Holmes also of Foxboro; eight granddaughters; seven grandsons; three great-grandsons; three great-granddaughters; and many nieces and nephews.

Alvin was preceded in death by his late wife, Maxine Pearson; his parents, Alte and Gertie Pearson; a son, Jim; a grandson, Joshua; and two great-grandsons, James Evin Edwards and Michael Bostrom.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 2nd at 11 a.m. in Bethel Lutheran Church, 5821 John Ave. with Rev Gary Garnatz officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service and inurnment will be in Summit Cemetery.

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J M D.
Davenport, IA     06/06/2012 6:36 PM

Mary-Ellen and Brandon... So very sorry for your loss. Will be thinking of you and keeping your family in my prayers. Love, Julie

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adrianne b.
Lake Havasu City, AZ     06/02/2012 9:53 AM

lots of love to everyone. wish we could be there with you all. grandpa will be very much missed. sorry for everyones loss. Adrianne Brumley

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linda f.
Mesa, AZ     05/31/2012 7:51 PM

we are so sorry too here of your loss we really liked having al around he will be missed to brandon and maryellen, we are so sorry too here of your loss.sheila bob says he is sorry too here of your loss also. linda and robert fry

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