Larry Edward Pearson

February 21, 1942 - May 3, 2021

Larry Edward Pearson February 21, 1942 - May 3, 2021 It is with sadness the family of Larry Pearson announces his passing on May 3rd of natural causes at the age of 79 years old. Larry was a graduate of Boone High School, Class of 1960, and Iowa State University, Class of 1965. Larry was active in his fraternity, Delta Upsilon, and maintained lifelong friendships with his fellow brothers. He worked his way through school in the Fareway Meat Department proudly alongside his father, Ted, who was the department manager. With a degree in finance, Larry went to work for General Electric on the Audit Staff where he would travel and work his way up the corporate ladder until he retired from GE at the age 57 in Charlottesville, Virginia. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing some notable courses all over the country, including some of his favorites in Scotland. He also enjoyed fishing with his family in Minnesota and Canada. He spent his retirement years volunteering on the Board of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville, enjoying his crossword and sudoku puzzles and taking his standard poodles, Phoebe and Reuben, for car rides. He was passionate about cooking and especially loved “Pancake Sundays” and the holidays when he could cook for his family. Larry is preceded in death by his parents, June and Ted, and his brother Roderic. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Karen of Charlottesville, Virginia; son Scott Pearson and wife Ann of Colorado Springs, Colorado; daughter Maia Bannan and husband Glenn of Charlottesville, Virginia; three grandchildren, Abigail Tutt and husband Davis of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Emma Pearson of Denver, Colorado, and Casner Bannan of Charlottesville, Virginia; and sister Joyce Grabau of Hoschton, Georgia. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 14, 2021 at the First United Methodist Church in Boone, Iowa with Pastor David Swinton officiating. Burial will take place at Linwood Park Cemetery in Boone following the funeral service. The family will receive family and friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Schroeder-Stark-Welin Funeral Home in Boone, Iowa. Online condolences can be left at www.schroederfuneral.com Schroeder-Stark-Welin Funeral Home 515-432-4550