Patricia “Pat” Rand Pierson, 87, of Kenner, LA, passed away on Friday morning, March 23rd surrounded by family and loved ones. She is survived by her brother, James L. Rand, her children Stephanie Krimsier, David M. Jones, Karen J. Adams, Claudia J. Diorio; grandchildren Eric Krimsier, Autumn Montgomery, Libby Carver, Keely Kinney, Beau Kinney; Great-grandchildren Brodey Draper, Athena Kinney and Gus Carver. Ms. Pierson is also survived by one very special love that she met late in life, Walter “Sunny” Sunderland.
Born in Joliet, Illinois in June, 1930, Ms. Pierson was an accomplished violinist and student, so much so that she skipped 3 grade levels and entered college at age 16. Among her many accomplishments, Ms. Pierson became a self-taught sailor, bird breeder and web-page designer. She also published a book in 1979 called the Solar Boat Book. Later in life, Pat enjoyed using various computer applications to enhance her large collection of photographs. She was well loved and will be deeply missed by her family and by all those whose lives she touched.
A memorial gathering and celebration of Pat’s life will be held for family and close friends on Saturday, March 31st from 2:00PM – 6:00PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Egan Hospice in Pat’s memory at 888-835-4474 or www.eganhealthcare.com.
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