PEARSON, Ellen L. (1915-1993)

PEARSON, BATES

Posted By: Hancock Co Genealogical Society
Date: 1/24/2021 at 14:19:50

Ellen L. Pearson
1915 - 1993

Services for Ellen L. Pearson, 78, Klemme, who died Sunday, May 23, 1993 at Mercy Hospital in Mason City, were held Wednesday, May 26, 10:30 a.m. at the Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ in Klemme with Rev. Don Walters officiating.

Music was provided by organist, Lynette Nuehring.

Casket bearers were Jerry Pearson, Kevin Pearson, Kirk Pearson, Kent Pearson, Bill Olson, Karl DeWahl and Chris A. Shulz.

Burial was at Ell Township Cemetery in Klemme with Tenold Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements.

Ellen Lydia Pearson, the daughter of Carl E. and Lillie (Bates) Pearson, was born June 27, 1915 at Albia. She was confirmed in the Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ in Klemme.

She received her B.S. degree from Drake University and taught country school, and taught at Miller, Meservey, Garner and most of her years in the Belmond Schools.

Lydia was a member of the Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ in Klemme and the General Federation of Potpourri Women's Club.

She is survived by two brothers, Carl Pearson and his wife, Deloris, and Herbert Pearson and his wife, Jean, all of Klemme; a sister-in-law, Louise Pearson of Klemme; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and brothers, Francis and Melvin.

source: Leader & Signal, Garner, Iowa, 2 Jun 1993, page 6, column 1