Robert “Bob” Howard Pearsall died at the age of 94 on October 31st, 2023. He spent the last day of his life surrounded by family. Bob was born in Omaha, Nebraska on August 28, 1929 and moved with his parents and siblings to Oregon in 1935. He spent his career as a manager for Portland Road Lumberyard/Diamond International Lumberyard and retired in 1983. Post-retirement he worked with his brother building interpretive center displays across the United States. He enjoyed traveling via RV, fishing, hunting, flying, spending time in central and eastern Oregon particularly Joseph and the Wallowas, and tinkering around the house. Bob attended Stayton Christian Church and later in life he enjoyed visiting the Oregon Coast, Las Vegas, and spending time at casinos where he had his lucky slot machines.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Lorene Pearsall, his sister Shirley Vogel, and his parents Howard and Helen Pearsall.
Bob is survived by his second wife Sharon Pearsall; his brother Calvin Pearsall (Jeannette); his three children Donald Pearsall (Ann), Kathy Bennett (Gerry), and Mike Pearsall (Rhea); Sharon’s two children Julie Tate (Julia) and Phillip Tate (Jennifer); his six grandchildren; Sharon’s two grandchildren; and his eight great-grandchildren.
The family would like to thank the staff of Arbor Memory Care and Willamette Vital Health for their end-of-life care and support.
A private service will be held for the immediate family.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.vtgolden.com for the Pearsall family.
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