Harry "Bud" H Pearson

On October 19, 1934 in Jefferson City, Missouri, Harry “Bud” Pearson began what would be an 88-year streak of magnanimity and goodwill. He grew up with his cherished older brother, Bill, and their parents who raised them throughout the Midwest until finally settling down in San Diego. He collected a patchwork of passions and skills, from scuba diving to singing to technological tinkering. He had a beautiful voice and sang both tenor and bass in choirs from his youth all throughout adulthood.

Bud found love in his first wife, Patricia Belzer, who he was married to for 35 years until her passing. Together, they raised a beautiful family that now stretches into great-grandchildren. Their three children, Jeff, Pam and Judy, recall fond memories characterized by the signature Pearson Sense of Adventure: camping, boating, skiing (both water and snow, of course), and lots of time with friends at their cabin in the Sierra Mountains. Steeped in love and independence, Bud and Pat’s children eventually made lives of their own, allowing the empty-nesters to travel to the Far East, Europe, and yearly trips to Mexico.

During his time in Fremont, Bud was a proud Rotarian, a member of the community’s emergency response team, and deeply involved in St. James Church.

In 1997, Bud was lucky enough to find love a second time in his wife, Jan, with whom he enjoyed 25 years of marriage. Their love was full of globe-trotting, cruises, Shakespeare festivals and the joys of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The pair’s romance never dwindled with age, and surely continues now from afar.

Bud is preceded in death by his parents, William and Irene, his brother Bill, and his first wife, Patricia Anne Belzer Pearson. He is survived by his wife Janet Gayner Pearson, his three children, two step children, 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

A celebration of Bud's life will be held Saturday, January 28th at 11am at St. James Episcopal Church at 37051 Cabrillo Terrace in Fremont. A live stream will be available at www.saintj.com. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in Bud's name to the Endowment Fund of St. James Church (non profit) and can be mailed to St. James Church 37051 Cabrillo Terrace, Fremont, CA 94536. This fund helps ensure St James, founded in 1867, will continue to be in the Fremont community far into the future. Just as Bud wanted.

UPDATE: A video of the service can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knkb07ai75c