PIERSON, Gloria D. (Mehman) 1942-2020

PIERSON, MEHMAN, RAISCH

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 8/13/2020 at 17:17:22

Gloria D. Pierson
April 22, 1942 - August 8, 2020

Obituary for Gloria D. Pierson

CEDAR FALLS, IOWA - Gloria D. (Mehmen) Pierson, 78, of Cedar Falls, died Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Mercy One-Cedar Falls.

She was born April 22, 1942, the daughter of Okkie and Ruth (Raisch) Mehmen in Hampton, IA. Her family lived in Dumont until age 14, moving to Cedar Falls, where she graduated from Cedar Falls High School in 1960. She married Edward Pierson May 13, 1961 in Albert Lea, MN.

Gloria worked as an Assistant District Manager for Avon for 50 years and also managed SunLife Tanning Salon for a number of years.

Survived by her husband of Cedar Falls; son, Pat (Karla) of Cambridge, IA; daughter-in-law, Joyce Pierson of Shell Rock; five grandchildren, Justin, Bekka, Sydney, Paige, and Allie; and brother, Mike (Rose) Mehmen of Cedar Falls.

Preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Parnell and Bryant; and brother, Richard Mehmen.

Private family services at Richardson Funeral Service, with interment in Greenwood Cemetery, both in Cedar Falls. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family, for designation at a later date.

Gloria dearly loved her children and grandchildren, traveling, lake fishing with family, and camping. She loved animals especially her fur babies, Otis and Piper.

SOURCE: Richardson Funeral Service