"Dear Mike, Steve, and families, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your wonderful mother, Eva, but we all rejoice that she is no longer suffering. Your whole family was always so special to me. Remember playing games with the Clark kids when I babysat with you? I remember how much I enjoyed visiting with her when she came back from running errands while I watched Greg. The last time I saw your Mom, she told me she was ready to go be with Greg and your dad. We'll all miss her sweet smile and gentle ways. Love you guys. Carol"
In loving memory of
Eva May Pearson
October 5, 1933 - November 15, 2012
Eva May Worrall Pearson, 79, died on November, 15 2012 at the Taylor House in Des Moines, IA. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 19, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. at the Prairie City First Christian Church with burial following at Waveland Cemetery. Visitation will take place on Sunday, November 18, 2012, from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. at Coburn Funeral Home in Prairie City. Memorials may be directed to the First Christian Church in Prairie City or Taylor House - Hospice. Condolences may be left for the family at wwe.coburnfuneralhomes.com.
Eva May, was born October 5, 1933 in Knoxville Iowa; daughter of Delmar and Mary Lasley Worrall. She was baptized by submersion at the Knoxville Christian Church. Eva graduated from Knoxville High School in 1951. She married Johnnie Young Pearson of Knoxville, Iowa on December 30th, 1951. She worked in Iowa City at the Children's
Hospital with her sister Twilla, for 18 months. Johnnie and Eva made their home in Prairie City in 1958 where they raised their children. She worked at the First National Bank of Prairie City for many years. Johnnie and Eva attended the Christian Church of Prairie City, where Eva taught Sunday school for many years. Eva felt strongly that
God blessed her immensely, even through the many challenges that life brought their way. Her faith remained strong throughout.
She is lovingly remembered and survived by sons Mike & Doreen Pearson, of Ankeny, and Steve & Mary Pearson, of Newton, Iowa; grandchildren, Trent Pearson of Des Moines, Ben & Michelle (Pearson) Cole of West Des Moines, Lee & Thep Pearson of Des Moines, and Bobby & Beth (Pearson) Baetzel of Chicago; four great grand children Carter & Sophie Pearson of Des Moines, and Sarah & Maryn Cole of West Des Moines. Eva was blessed with seven siblings, and many nephews and nieces that she will miss her very much. Eva was proceeded in death by her husband, Johnnie Pearson (June, 2001), her son, Gregory Pearson (January, 1967), both of her parents, and two brothers, Delmar Arthur Worrall and Phillip Worrall.
Tributes
"Steve & Mike, sorry for the loss of your mother. She was always ready with a smile. Remember our football suppers. Hope your families are doing fine. Extending Symnpathy to your family. Bonnie Riggert"
"Although I know she had hardships, I only ever saw Eva in the happiest of times- graduations, weddings and birthdays, where she was always surrounded by her extended family, who so obviously loved and adored her. I've so enjoyed her Facebook postings, I don't know too many great-grandmas who have done this!! I am privileged to have known her, what a wonderful, warm, kind woman....."
"My heart and thoughts go out to this special family! May God bless you with sweet forever memories of your mother, grandmother and aunt. "
" SO many memories of Aunt Eva - many family celebrations. I may not of known how lucky I was in my younger years to be able to spend those times with our family, I certainly do now and cherish those memories. I remember spending time helping prepare meals, setting tables, just listening to the stories about being raised in the Worrall family. The times spent watching my cousins participate in sporting events. Spending a week in the summer months (don't really know how many times I got to do this) at Aunt Eva and Uncle Johnnie's house. I remember one time she made me a grilled peanut butter and jelly sandwhich (think grilled cheese), and I thought it was the BEST thing I ever ate! Later in life, when I had my babies, she made the trip to the hospital or house to meet my children! She always kept in touch with my kids and their activities and they LOVED her! We love and will miss her gentle spirit!"
"Aunt Eva always with a smile.I treasure the time spent at family gatherings with everyone. May I share with you, John 14:27: Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you....Let not your heart be troubled. Love to all. Connie, Matt and Jennifer, Mark and Cassandra"
"I treasure all of the times that our family spent together. Whether it be watching high school football, xmas, or any other family gathering. I will also remember the road trips I made with Aunt Eva and Uncle Johnny to Michigan. Love you Aunt Eva. "